Would you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? Would you buy a robot that smells like a human being? Scientists suggest that new technology means people will soon be using devices like these in thei...
The Philippines appears to be seeking a return to stronger economic relations with the United States. Experts say the change may be designed to balance the Philippines increasing dependence on China. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said...
At least four teenagers have launched campaigns for governor in two American states. The young people have declared their candidacy in states that do not have age requirements to serve as governor. Ethan Randleas is a 17-year-old from Wichita, Kansas...
Half of Teenagers in US and Japan Addicted to Smartphones About half of teenagers in the United States and Japan say they are addicted to their smartphones. 美国和日本大约有一半的青少年自称对智能手机上瘾。 To be addicted means...
Bicycles Mean Less Demand for Fuel in East Asia Millions of people in cities across Asia are using phone apps to borrow bicycles for local travel. This kind of technology is made for people who want to leave cars and motorcycles at home, and avoid sp...
Teachers in English-speaking Areas of Cameroon Remain on Strike Thousands of teachers celebrated World Teacher's Day in Yaounde, Cameroon's capital on October 5. Ernestine Tabe, a teacher, came to the capital in September to look for a job. She used...
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about words and expressions that we use in everyday conversation. Today we are going to talk about mysteries. And, more importantly, how to solve them. So, what are the k...
College Admissions: Looking Beyond Big Name Schools When students around the word think about higher education in the United States, a few images are likely to appear in their minds. They probably see beautiful old buildings, libraries full of books...
The Asian American population is growing faster than any other major ethnic or racial group. 美国亚裔人口的增长速度比其它任何主要种族都要更快。 From 2010 to 2016, 42 percent of the 8.1 million people who came to the United St...
00:00:02 OPRAH WINFREY: Hattie Mae, this child is gifted, and I heard that enough that I started to believe it. 00:00:08 ROGER BANNISTER: If you have the opportunity, not a perfect opportunity, and you don't take it, you may never have another chance...
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Anti-Nuclear Weapons Group A group seeking an international ban on nuclear weapons has won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. 一家寻求国际性禁止核武器的组织获得了2017年诺贝尔和平奖。 The Norwegian Nobel Co...
UN: States Increasingly Using Refugees for Political Purposes For years, people fleeing from war and oppression have sought asylum in nearby countries. Now, the United Nations is warning that countries are increasingly using refugees as tools to supp...
Remembering Rock Music Star Tom Petty Americans are remembering rock musician Tom Petty. Petty died on Monday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. He was 66 years old. Petty's family said he was taken to a hospital earl...
Murder had come to the old house on the street called Rue Morgue! Murder had come and gone and left behind the dead bodies of an old woman and her daughter. It was a perplexing crime scene. The damage to the daughters body suggested a killer of super...
English Writer Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize in Literature Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born English writer, has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy made the announcement Thursday in Stockholm. Sara Danius, the academys secr...
