By Greg Flakus Albuquerque, New Mexico 25 July 2007 Large scale collection of solar power arrays As the world searches for ways to produce energy without burning fossil fuel, there is increased interest in solar energy. One place associated with sola...
By Melinda Smith Washington 12 July 2007 Alcoholism is a growing problem worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that alcohol causes almost two million deaths every year and results in physical disability or shortened life span for at least...
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 Paul Sisco Washington 23 March 2007 U.S. scientists in the United States say they have moved a step closer toward success in the fight against malaria, by developing mosquitoes that are resistant to at least one form of the deadly illness. More o...
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 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...
ECONOMICS REPORT - Development Banks: Lenders with Interest in Progress By Mario Ritter Broadcast: Friday, August 26, 2005 I'm Bob Doughty with the VOA Special English Economics Report. Development ba...
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Maya Developed Early / A Shortage of Scientists? / Good Health Information By Broadcast: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 (THEME) VOICE ONE: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special Engl...
By Mario Ritter Broadcast: October 14, 2003 This is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. In September, the World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, Mexico, ended without an...
Ross Dunn Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is developing a new plan to withdraw from Gaza, after his Likud Party rejected his original plan in a referendum. The news comes the day after more than 1...