The most powerful atom smasher ever built could make some bizarre discoveries, such as new forces of nature or even extra dimensions of space, after it's switched on in August. The Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, basically consists of a ring of super...
The African Development Bank pledged more than $50 million on Wednesday to improve the drinking water supply in Mali. According to a recent report, half of Mali's rural population does not have access to safe drinking water. Ricci Shryock files from...
Safe In A Crazy World Corrinne May I try to smile my tears away I try keep my cool Oh but one more door gets in my way I feel like such a fool Trampled and bitter My heart just wants to bleed and stop believing in me It feels like nothing is for cer...
By Kent Klein Washington 30 March 2008 The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency says al-Qaida has established a safe haven in the tribal areas near the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and that it presents a clear and present danger to...
By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 17 October 2007 Medical imaging and improved computer technology are significantly making the detection of heart disease easier, safer and better. VOA's Paul Sisco reports. Dr. James Earls is the medical director at Fairf...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 26 September 2007 The International Organization for Migration says Iraqis are running out of safe havens as more provinces within the country, as well as neighboring countries, are closing their doors to those fleeing violence...
By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 06 January 2007 Critics raising concerns about Indonesia's disaster response system and the safety of the country's rapidly growing budget airline industry following the disappearance of a Boeing 737 on New Year's Day. Chad...
By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 06 January 2007 Critics raising concerns about Indonesia's disaster response system and the safety of the country's rapidly growing budget airline industry following the disappearance of a Boeing 737 on New Year's Day. Chad...
HEALTH REPORT - Lightning Safety By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 This is Phoebe Zimmermann with the VOA Special English Health Report. People who are hit by lightning and surviv...
DIALOG 29 1--There's no reason on earth why we should stay here. 2--Yes, there is! Somebody's got to keep an eye on things. 3--That's what I think. Otherwise this whole project could go wrong. 1--I do...