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By Jessica Berman Washington 31 July 2006 It could be the dream of anyone who has spent years trying to lose weight. Scientists have developed a vaccine that causes and maintains weight loss. So far, the drug has only been tested in rats. But resear
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Scientists are working to develop crop plants that can reduce the amount of water used for agriculture. Almost sixty percent of the world's freshwater withdrawals from rivers, lakes and other water
India, Pakistan Can Play Role in Afghanistan's Development In his recent visit to New Delhi, Secretary of State John Kerry said India could play a key role in Afghanistans future. India has already provided more than $2 billion for Afghanistans devel
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Some young engineers from the United States have brought the Internet to several areas of rural Kenya. Their idea was to connect the communities to the Web by satellite. But there was a problem. Th
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Solar water heaters are devices that use energy from the sun to heat water. Solar water heating is used around the world. An example of a rooftop solar water heater being built in South Africa The
By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 18 August 2006 watch Security report The alleged terror plot to use liquid explosives to bring down commercial jets over the Atlantic Ocean is fueling research into explosives detection technologies. Several U.S. compa
By Sonja Pace Washington 24 February 2006 The head of the U.S. government's development program for Iraq, says projects are going ahead, and progress is being made, despite the insurgency and violence
Car Index Indicates Growth Potential High in Developing Nations Despite forecasts for a slowdown in the global economy, a little known economic indicator is starting to gain traction. The so called car index is an attempt to measure the world's middl
Scientists Develop Test for Fake Whiskey St. Andrews is famous for many things. Its the home of golf - the Old Course, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club by the sea - some of the most recognizable images in world sports. It's also famous for being h
Europes Economic Crisis Hits Developing Countries The European economic crisis is having an impact around the world, and causing concern that if it is not ended soon it could spread to a variety of countries that depend on Europe to buy their exports
US Coast Guard Monitors Receding Mississippi River Levels Crewmembers on board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Gasconade are struggling to keep traffic flowing on the Mississippi River. As the water level beneath them continues to drop, the green and red
In Afghanistan, a woman dies every 27 minutes on average from a pregnancy-related condition that is preventable, in most cases, with proper health facilities. Afghan and U.S. officials speaking in Washington Tuesday said providing Afghan women great
By David McAlary Washington 09 May 2007 Scientists have announced they have begun assembling an Internet catalog of every living thing on Earth. The organizers say the new website will become the single location where researchers can go to study the
By Al Pessin Pentagon 17 October 2006 The British general who commands NATO forces in Afghanistan says he launched the country's first nationwide security plan on Tuesday, and that the international community must take advantage of gains made in fig
By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 02 September 2006 A United Nations report says opium production in Afghanistan has jumped to record levels this year. U.N. officials warn the booming drug trade is fueling instability throughout Afghanistan and threatens t
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 17 October 2007 Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto says her arrival in Pakistan on Thursday will mark the country's transition from dictatorship to democracy. In a televised address from Dubai carried live on major Pakis
By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 11 February 2007 Multiple gold medalist and track legend, Michael Johnson, runs with children in Nakulabye, a suburbs in Ugandan capital Kampala (File) A global program to promote development through sports has been launched
By Claudia Blume Hong Kong 03 May 2007 Two new reports by international financial institutions say extreme poverty could be eliminated in Asia by the year 2020. Claudia Blume in Hong Kong looks at the reasons for the optimism, and the challenges that
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 05 June 2008 Pakistan's foreign minister says government peace deals with pro-Taliban militants are aimed at establishing a peaceful coexistence with the groups. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that Shah Mehmo
Development Helps Fuel Southeast Asian Flooding In some parts of Southeast Asia the floodwaters just keep coming, inundating fields and towns, and leaving behind death and destruction. But, the problems could have been worse. It is a scene that has b