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On today’s podcast, Nepal’s Supreme Court bans business development in protected areas; the company Neuralink puts a brain-to-computer link in a third person; remember language by making a ‘memory palace;’ then, ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, learn about plants that grow without soil; a game that started in Mexican prisons is now widely popular; learn about ways to avoid falls on the Health Report; then, there is more to the words ‘can’ and ‘can’t’ than you think on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, researchers discover secrets of ancient Peruvians; what is a ‘knee-jerk reaction?’ Two spacecraft developed by American and Japanese companies head to the moon; then, the present perfect on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, researchers discover secrets of ancient Peruvians; what is a ‘knee-jerk reaction?’ Two spacecraft developed by American and Japanese companies head to the moon; then, the present perfect on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, the artistic style of Art Deco makes a comeback; ‘apply’ and ‘application’ on Ask a Teacher; the second Everyday Grammar on improving writing with sentence patterns; then, part three of 'The Blue Hotel' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, the artistic style of Art Deco makes a comeback; ‘apply’ and ‘application’ on Ask a Teacher; the second Everyday Grammar on improving writing with sentence patterns; then, part three of 'The Blue Hotel' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, why is Greenland getting attention lately? An international spacecraft gets close to Mercury; find out about AI tools and the latest electronic products from CES 2025; then, ‘tons of’ and other informal expressions on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, learn about a rare, ancient frog native to Chile; find out about the efforts of Jimmy Carter in Afghanistan during his presidency; AI technology is helping students with disabilities; then, pronouncing words quickly: how to do it and understand it, on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, a Pakistani program teaches women to ride motorbikes; some doctors are concerned that Americans need more iodine in their diets; learn how to stick with your New Year’s resolution; then, hear about stereotypes on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, researchers say drinking less alcohol is better for your health; NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has gotten closer to the sun than any other spacecraft has; if it is really cold, blame Jack Frost; then, tag question on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, researchers say drinking less alcohol is better for your health; NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has gotten closer to the sun than any other spacecraft has; if it is really cold, blame Jack Frost; then, tag question on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, some rules about how to talk about left over things on ‘Ask a Teacher;’ how writers use sentence patterns on ‘Everyday Grammar;’ then, part two of a dramatic reading of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, some rules about how to talk about left over things on ‘Ask a Teacher;’ how writers use sentence patterns on ‘Everyday Grammar;’ then, part two of a dramatic reading of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, find out who is the world’s oldest person; Pope Francis names a woman to lead an important office at the Vatican; small businesses worry about a possible U.S. ban on the video sharing service TikTok; then, bored or boring on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, the state of Florida and federal government have big plans to improve the Everglades; microcredentials are a good way to update or gain new skills for the workplace followed by a discussion about who offers them; then, usual and unusual on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, how will the Constitutional Court play a part in South Korea’s complex political situation? Buddhist women in Nepal use martial arts to improve their health and spiritual feelings; supporters say weighted blankets are good for your health; then, “homesick” on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, scientists study an ancient mastodon preserved in ice for thousands of years; what do the heavens hold for 2025? ‘Kick off’ the New Year with football expressions; hear about the biggest space stories of 2024; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, scientists study an ancient mastodon preserved in ice for thousands of years; what do the heavens hold for 2025? ‘Kick off’ the New Year with football expressions; hear about the biggest space stories of 2024; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, the United Nations honors a sad musical form from the Balkans; how to ask and answer questions about the holidays; the, on ‘Ask a Teacher’ what does it mean to summon a person? Then, a dramatic version of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One, on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, the United Nations honors a sad musical form from the Balkans; how to ask and answer questions about the holidays; the, on ‘Ask a Teacher’ what does it mean to summon a person? Then, a dramatic version of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One, on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, local people fear intensifying mining activity in some parts of Indonesia; scientists say Neanderthals had close contact with early humans; AI tools are writing fake product reviews on many websites; then, avoid mistakes with this word on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, atomic bombing survivors in Japan aim to support nuclear disarmament; how long did early humans in the Americas live with huge beasts? Set reasonable learning goals for the new year; then, small words and sounds on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100; California declares an emergency over cases of avian influenza, or bird flu; then, learn about English pronunciation and fast speech on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.
On the Friday and Saturday podcast, hear what books, movies and other works of art will become public domain in 2025; how do you talk about New Year’s resolutions? Then, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain on American Stories.
On the Friday and Saturday podcast, hear what books, movies and other works of art will become public domain in 2025; how do you talk about New Year’s resolutions? Then, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain on American Stories.
On today’s podcast, scientists say Saturn’s rings might be as old as the planet itself; SoftBank again aims for big U.S. investments; hear about the top searches on Google in 2024 followed by a chat about ‘top-searched’ and year-end lists; then, meet Anna Matteo on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, a nonprofit group in Greece uses small horses to bring joy to the disabled but faces hard times; hear about the oldest burial place for pets in America in New York state; learn about the early history and development of Christmas in America; then, ‘dreams’ on Lesson of the Day.
On today’s podcast, hear the latest about chestnuts, a holiday treat during the winter followed by some healthy ideas for warm wintertime meals; U.S. health officials give new dietary guidelines on the Health Report; then, describing fire safety measures on Lesson of the Day.
