Science & Technology - Voice of America https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/1579 Learn English as you read and listen to a weekly show about developments in science, technology and medicine. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level and are read one-third slower than regular VOA English. Free texts, MP3s & PDFs. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-LEARN/img/logo.png Science & Technology - Voice of America https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/1579 en 2026 - VOA 60 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:09:40 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Wilbur and Orville Wright: The First Airplane Wilbur and Orville Wright quietly developed a powered flying machine that proved heavier-than-air flight was possible more than 120 years ago. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/wilbur-and-orville-wright-the-first-airplane/7998765.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/wilbur-and-orville-wright-the-first-airplane/7998765.html Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the DayScience & Technology Barbara McClintock, Geneticist and Nobel Prize Winner https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8010810.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8010810.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:28:15 +0000 Science & Technology Methods for Protecting Earth against an Asteroid Strike This image provided by NASA shows the asteroid Dimorphos, captured by NASA’s DART mission just two seconds before the spacecraft struck its surface, on Sept. 26, 2022. (NASA/Johns Hopkins APL via AP) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/methods-for-protecting-earth-against-an-asteroid-strike/7989189.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/methods-for-protecting-earth-against-an-asteroid-strike/7989189.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Private Moon Missions Include Hits and Misses https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8008422.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8008422.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:04:03 +0000 Science & Technology Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red A total lunar eclipse is set to make the moon appear a color between red and orange across the Western Hemisphere. The best views will be Thursday night into Friday morning from places in North America and South America. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/total-lunar-eclipse-to-turn-moon-red/8005741.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/total-lunar-eclipse-to-turn-moon-red/8005741.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Researchers Use New Methods to Date Ancient Skeleton https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8006527.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8006527.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:58:43 +0000 Science & Technology Study Shows How Earth’s Orbit Affects Ice Ages A team of researchers said data from huge ice formations and deep ocean temperatures let them more precisely show how changes in the Earth’s orbital motions likely caused large changes in climate. They published their findings in Science in February. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/study-shows-how-earth-s-orbit-affects-ice-ages/7997495.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/study-shows-how-earth-s-orbit-affects-ice-ages/7997495.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005887.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005887.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:46:26 +0000 Science & Technology How Did a Man’s Brain Turn to Glass 2000 Years Ago? https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005436.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005436.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:48:58 +0000 Science & Technology A Short History of Spacecraft Landings on the Moon Private companies are sending a series of spacecraft to the moon in a new period of lunar exploration. Today, we look at the history of efforts to reach the moon’s surface by four countries. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/a-short-history-of-spacecraft-landings-on-the-moon/8001341.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/a-short-history-of-spacecraft-landings-on-the-moon/8001341.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Scientists Link Gene to Human Speech Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics was a major reason. They say developing this ability has been important to our survival. A new study links one gene to the ancient origins of spoken language. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/scientists-link-gene-to-human-speech/7985890.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/scientists-link-gene-to-human-speech/7985890.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:55:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Discovery Provides New Details on Early Use of Bone Tools https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8002517.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8002517.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:45:42 +0000 Science & Technology A Short History of Spacecraft Landings on the Moon https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8001440.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8001440.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:04:22 +0000 Science & Technology Beavers to Be Reintroduced in Britain https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999313.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999313.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:02:55 +0000 Science & Technology Private Lander Carrying NASA Experiments Lands on the Moon A private spacecraft carrying a series of science experiments has successfully landed on the moon. Blue Ghost launched in mid-January from Florida. It carried 10 experiments to the moon for the American space agency NASA. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/private-lander-carrying-nasa-experiments-lands-on-the-moon/7998600.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/private-lander-carrying-nasa-experiments-lands-on-the-moon/7998600.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Study Shows How Earth’s Orbit Affects Ice Ages https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999107.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999107.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:57:25 +0000 Science & Technology Wilbur and Orville Wright: The First Airplane https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7998885.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7998885.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:13:12 +0000 Science & Technology Private Lander Carrying NASA Experiments Lands on the Moon https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7998715.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7998715.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:36:53 +0000 Science & Technology New Discovery Could Explain What Gives Mars its Red Color Scientists say they might have identified the exact mineral that makes Mars appear red. Researchers say the substance ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral, is the cause. They say the mineral can form in water-rich environments. This adds to existing evidence Mars once might have had a lot of water. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/new-discovery-could-explain-what-gives-mars-its-red-color/7990107.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/new-discovery-could-explain-what-gives-mars-its-red-color/7990107.html Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:55:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day Scientists Discover Stonehenge-like Circle in Denmark Danish researchers say they have discovered a collection of wooden pieces placed in a circle that could be related to Britain’s famous Stonehenge stone structure. A total of 45 ancient wood pieces were discovered underground last week during building work in the northwestern Danish town of Aars. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/scientists-discover-stonehenge-like-circle-in-denmark/7990025.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/scientists-discover-stonehenge-like-circle-in-denmark/7990025.html Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:55:00 +0000 Science & TechnologyLessons of the Day