Egypt's judiciary refuses to transfer Mubarak to military hospital

Egypt's judiciary refuses to transfer Mubarak to military hospital

VOA慢速英语2017--Distant Star Refuses to Die

Scientists have long believed that a star explodes when it reaches the end of its life. This explosion is called a supernova. NASA, the American space agency, describes a supernova as the largest explosion that takes place in space. Recently, a team

Working to Save Lives When a Tsunami Strikes

November 5 is United Nations Tsunami Awareness Day. Tsunami is a Japanese word for a long, destructive ocean wave caused by an undersea earthquake. The goal of the observance is to learn from disasters of the past and to prepare for the future. Two t

Desmond Tutu

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

Social Media Companies Criticized over Russian Interference

United States lawmakers questioned representatives of Facebook, Twitter and Google over Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election. 美国议员就俄罗斯试图影响2016年美国总统大选对Facebook、Twitter和Google的代表进

Laboratory in Netherlands to Help Find Missing People Worldwide

Millions of people worldwide have been reported missing. Many of them went missing as a result of armed conflicts, such as the war in Syria, or in other places of violence. Large numbers of people disappear after natural disasters. A new laboratory e

Blockchain to Fight Corruption in Southeast Asia

What if you could wave your phone over a piece of fish at a store and immediately see a record of its path through the supply chain? 如果你在商店里把手机在一块鱼肉上面晃一下，就能立即看到它在供应链上的路径记录，结

College Admissions: Learning from the Process

For most college students, the main goal of higher education is earning a degree that will lead to a successful and satisfying career. The years spent working on a program of study can be fun and include life-changing experiences. And many college cl

It's the Season to Squirrel Something Away!

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. In many parts of the United States, temperatures are falling. This change of season, from summer to autumn, gives Americans many things to watch. Many people travel to areas of the

海啸来袭时拯救生命的工作

November 5 is United Nations Tsunami Awareness Day. Tsunami is a Japanese word for a long, destructive ocean wave caused by an undersea earthquake. The goal of the observance is to learn from disasters of the past and to prepare for the future. Two t

VOA慢速英语--折纸空间技术结合了艺术、设计、科学

Origami Space Technology Combines Art, Design, Science Since he was eight years old, Robert Salazar has been making artistic creations from folded paper. Now, he is taking his love of origami to a different place: outer space. Salazar works with the

The Harvey Weinstein Effect

The downfall of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been quick and decisive. The increasing spread of the so-called Harvey Effect has been quick, as well. It started in Hollywood, when the first accusations of sexual abuse against Weinstein appeared

VOA慢速英语2017 US Official: We Have the Tools to End AIDS Now

Friday, December 1st marks the 30th World AIDS Day. 这个周五的12月1日是第三十届世界艾滋病日。 One aim of the event is to show support for people living with HIV, the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. A

Albino Student Receives Top Honors in Kenya's National Exam

Almost one million primary school children took the 2017 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam, known as the KCPE. Goldalyn Kakuya, a student from Saint Anne's Junior School in Lubao, Kakamega, in West Kenya, received top honors. She received a

Should the US Help Fight Terrorism in Africa’s Sahel?

What, if anything, should the United States be doing in the fight against violent extremism in a part of Africa where few people live? Experts on Africa are asking that question after the deaths of four U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Niger last mont

New Study Suggests Dogs May Be Smarter than Cats

This is Whats Trending Today. Are you a cat person or a dog person? People around the world are bitterly divided about which animal is the better pet. But a new study may have found a clear winner when it comes to which animal is more intelligent: do

'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville, Part One

Captain Benito Cereno hurried aboard his ship. It was ready to sail. A bright sun and a soft breeze promised good weather ahead. The ship's anchor was raised. And the San Dominick -- old but still seaworthy - moved slowly out of the harbor of Valpara

Trump's Former Adviser Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI

The United States former national security adviser pleaded guilty Friday to making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI. Michael Flynn is the first official from President Donald Trumps administration to plead guilty in an

Air Pollution Affecting Homeless in India’s Capital

Thousands of homeless people in the Indian capital are among the hardest hit victims of the citys air pollution, which becomes worse in winter. Living on the streets, homeless individuals cannot escape from pollution, such as dust from building proje

Santas Sharpen Their Skills at Michigan School

As soon as the Thanksgiving holiday is over, Santa Clauses start appearing everywhere in shopping centers, supermarkets and other places. It takes more than red clothing and a white beard to be a professional Santa. In fact, many aspiring Santas atte