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A newly-built machine uses extremely small instruments to perform eye operations. The machine is reported to make fewer mistakes than doctors. Robots are already used to perform some relatively simple operations like a hysterectomy, when a doctor rem

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Foreign Medical Students Face Difficulties in the U.S.

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新APP让你零距离看白宫

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Can You Start a Technology Company Outside of Silicon Valley?

You might think the only place to set up a technology company in the United States is California. After all, Northern California has Silicon Valley, which is home to companies like Apple and Google. One expert on new business agrees Silicon Valley is

Researchers Develop Long-Term, Drug Release Capsule

Researchers have developed a long-lasting capsule that, when swallowed, slowly releases medicine into the body. The researchers say the capsule was developed for treatment of the disease malaria. But they believe it could hold medicines for a number

Garlic: The Key to a Long Life?

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. Garlic is one of the most common cooking ingredients around the world. Many dishes in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas use this strong-flavored vegetable. Garlic is similar to other

Bombings, Arrests in Turkey as Government Battles Opponents

Officials in Turkey say police have detained over 500 people since Monday because of their suspected ties to Kurdish militants. Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), parliament's second largest opposition group, are reported to be among the

Trump Chooses ExxonMobil Chief as Secretary of State

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state -- the top cabinet position. Tillerson currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at the Texas-based oil company ExxonMobil. In a statement, Trump said the business

Voter Expectations for Trump Up Since Election

Americans are more hopeful about how well Donald Trump will perform as the president of the United States than they were during the recent election campaign. But their opinions are less positive than they were for other presidents-elect in the past.

Iran Air Signs $16 Billion Plane Deal with Boeing

Irans main air travel company Iran Air has signed an agreement with American manufacturer Boeing to buy 80 passenger airplanes. The two companies announced the $16.6 billion deal Sunday after a signing ceremony in Irans capital,Tehran. The agreement