This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Countries across Asia and beyond are reporting small amounts of radiation from the disabled nuclear reactors in Japan. But officials say these levels are not a threat to public health. On Tuesday, Chines...
A: Can you fix my computer? B: What's wrong with it? A: I believe that it has a virus. B: Where did you get your computer? From us? A: Yes, I did. B: Did you purchase a warranty for the computer? A: I believe that I purchased the warranty. B: Our rec...
A: I need you to fix my computer. B: What problems are you having with it? A: There is a virus on my computer. B: Did you get your computer from our store? A: I purchased my computer from your store. B: Did you buy the warranty for your computer? A:...
A: I need to have my computer fixed. B: What's the problem? A: I think it has a virus. B: Did you buy your computer from us? A: Yes, I bought if from your store. B: Did you get the warranty on your computer? A: Yes, I got the warranty. B: My computer...
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. People get chikungunya fever when they are bitten by mosquitoes infected with the disease. For many years, the disease has been found in countries in Africa and Asia. The symptoms are increased bod...
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Buruli ulcer is a bacterial disease that eats away muscle tissue. People can become disabled. They may even need to have an arm or leg removed. Buruli ulcer disease can be easily treated with antib...
VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. I'm Barbara Klein. VOICE TWO: And I'm Bob Doughty. This week, we will tell about evidence of early human ancestors. We also will tell about the health effects of hopeful feelings. And, w...
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says American forces need to do more to prevent killing civilians during military strikes in Afghanistan. While the secretary was in Kabul, U.S. military chief Admiral Mike Mullen visited Islamabad for talks with...
