Health Report - Need Your Appendix Out? Let Me Reach Down Your Throat Researchers test ways to remove diseased organs through the body's natural openings. Transcript of radio broadcast: 13 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Medi...
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Museum Aims to Keep African Archeological Treasures in Africa Also: A vaccine against meningitis proves successful in Uganda. And a study suggests genetic reasons for living longer. Transcript of radio broadcast: 12 May 2008 VO...
Agriculture Report - Honey Bee Losses Still a Problem in US Beekeepers reported losing about 35 percent of their hives in the fall and winter of last year. Transcript of radio broadcast: 12 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report...
THIS IS AMERICA - Coming Down to the Finish Line for a Race That Is About to Begin The presidential campaign heads into the last six contests to choose a Democratic nominee. Also, short biographies of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain. T...
Development Report - Secret of DEET Could Lead to New Insect Products Scientists finally discover how the world's most widely used insecticide works. Transcript of radio broadcast: 11 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. DEET...
PEOPLE IN AMERICA - Isaac Stern, 1920 - 2001: One of the Most Honored Musicians in the World The famous violinist was an international cultural ambassador. Transcript of radio broadcast: 10 May 2008 VOICE ONE: Im Sarah Long. VOICE TWO: And Im Steve...
IN THE NEWS - UN Seeks $187 Million in Aid for the Victims of Cyclone in Burma Appeal is to help meet the needs of more than 1.5 million people over the next six months. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 May 2008 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special E...
AMERICAN MOSAIC - For Jenna Bush, a Texas Wedding Beats a White House Ceremony Also: A question from a listener about New York's new governor, David Paterson. And music from the group Beach House. Transcript of radio broadcast: 08 May 2008 HOST: Wel...
Economics Report - Why Oil Continues Its Climb Unrest in oil-producing nations and the weak dollar are causes of the increase in oil prices. But increasing demand has not been met with new supplies. Transcript of radio broadcast: 08 May 2008 This is...
THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History Series: John Adams Is Elected Nation's Second President Secret activities of his top three advisers helped destroy the Federalist Party. They also produced one of the most important periods in U.S. political...
Education Report - From Forester to National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen, a middle-school science teacher in Oregon, will spend a year as an international spokesman for education. Transcript of radio broadcast: 07 May 2008 This is the VOA Spe...
EXPLORATIONS - Jackie Cochran Traveled With the Wind and the Stars She was the first woman to fly a plane faster than the speed of sound. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 May 2008 VOICE ONE: This is Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: Jacqueline Cochran And th...
Health Report - How to Do 'Hands-Only CPR' The American Heart Association simplifies its guidelines for lifesaving action when a person's heart stops. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Chest co...
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Science Talent Searches: One Way to Earn Money to Go to College A look at some of the major competitions for high school students from around the world. Transcript of radio broadcast: 05 May 2008 VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN T...
Agriculture Report - Using Charcoal to Make Soil Into Black Gold Scientists show a way to improve soil quality with ''biochar.'' Transcript of radio broadcast: 05 May 2008 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. The dense Amazon rainfore...
