Assessing someone’s medical status was easy on the TV series, Star Trek. Dr. McCoy just waved his tricorder over the patient, and any broken bones, concussions or internal bleeding were instantly revealed. While in real life, ultrasounds and x-rays help physicians diagnose everything from breast cancer to kidney stones, those …
your ad here‘Executed’ North Korean Pop Diva Takes Olympic Spotlight
Just a few years ago, she was reportedly executed by a North Korean firing squad. Now, Pyongyang’s top pop diva is a senior ruling party official and a surprise headliner in the run-up to the South Korean Winter Olympics. Hyon Song Wol, the photogenic leader of Kim Jong Un’s hand-picked …
your ad hereSolar Industry on Edge as Trump Weighs Tariffs on Panels
Some in the U.S. solar-power industry are hoping a decision this week by President Donald Trump doesn’t bring on an eclipse. Companies that install solar-power systems for homeowners and utilities are bracing for Trump’s call on whether to slap tariffs on imported panels. The solar business in the U.S. has …
your ad hereWith a Lighter Touch, SAG Awards Follows a Familiar Script
With a still undetermined awards race and an industry undergoing tectonic shifts with the Me Too and Time’s Up movements, awards shows have become canaries in the coal mine. After the Golden Globes, it was clear that the entertainment business was not shying away from its problems, but the Screen …
your ad hereTrump to Face Mixed Welcome at Elite Davos Gathering
In Davos this week, participants can experience “a day in the life of a refugee.” Or hear about ways to uphold the Paris climate accord and promote free trade. Or rub elbows with any number of leaders of African countries. Enter Donald Trump. The World Economic Forum in …
your ad hereUS Tests Nuclear Power System to Sustain Astronauts on Mars
Initial tests in Nevada on a compact nuclear power system designed to sustain a long-duration NASA human mission on the inhospitable surface of Mars have been successful and a full-power run is scheduled for March, officials said on Thursday. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and U.S. Department of Energy officials, …
your ad hereMove Over Traditional Billboards. Make Way for 3D Holographic Ads
Move over traditional billboards. Three-dimensional, slightly hypnotic holograms may soon replace two-dimensional signs and ads. Several companies with this technology said 3D holograms will revolutionize the way businesses and brands talk to potential customers. “It’s already replacing billboards, LED screens, LCD screens, because there hasn’t been any revolution in the …
your ad hereTraditional Billboards Make Way for 3-D Holographic Ads
Those two-dimensional billboards that dot the landscape of many cities around the world may soon be replaced — with 3-D holograms. Companies working on this technology say it will revolutionize the way businesses and brands talk to potential customers. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee got a glimpse of advertising’s future at the …
your ad herePatriots, Eagles Advance to Super Bowl
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles have advanced to the National Football League’s Super Bowl after winning their respective conference championship games Sunday. In the American Football Conference championship, the underdog Jacksonville Jaguars led for much of the game, including holding a 20-10 advantage with nine minutes left to …
your ad hereFormer South Dakota Gold Mine Now an Underground Research Lab
Once a hugely productive gold mine in the western state of South Dakota, it is now being used as an underground research lab where scientists are trying to learn more about the universe. VOA’s Lesya Bakalets and Serge Sokolov went to the former mine to report on what is now …
your ad hereAustralia, Canada Trade Blows over Wine
Australia has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization that accuses Canada of placing “discriminatory” rules on the sales of imported wine. Canada is Australia’s fourth-biggest wine market. Officials in Canberra say rules in Canada unfairly discriminate against overseas wine. An official protest has been lodged with the …
your ad hereIran May Try to Loosen Revolutionary Guard’s Grip on Economy
Iran’s supreme leader has ordered the Revolutionary Guard to loosen its hold on the economy, the country’s defense minister says, raising the possibility that the paramilitary organization might privatize some of its vast holdings. The comments this weekend by Defense Minister Gen. Amir Hatami appear to be a trial balloon …
your ad hereSaudis Urge Oil Production Cooperation Beyond 2018
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister urged global oil producing nations on Sunday to extend their cooperation beyond 2018, but said this might mean a new form of deal rather than continuing the same supply cuts that have boosted prices in recent months. It was the first time that Saudi Arabia had …
your ad here‘The Shape of Water’ Wins Producers Guild Awards
Women and inclusivity continued to dominate the awards season conversation Saturday at the Producers Guild Awards, where Guillermo del Toro’s fantastical romance The Shape of Water won the top award and honorees like Jordan Peele and Ava DuVernay gave rousing speeches to the room of entertainment industry leaders. The untelevised dinner …
your ad hereStem Cells Used to Repair Worn Out Cartilage
Rough estimates say about 2 of every 100 people around the world have or need replacement joints. Now, some Polish doctors are using stem cell technology to rebuild worn out cartilage, instead of replacing it with metal. VOA’s Kevin Enochs reports. …
your ad hereNigeria Women Bobsledding Team to Make History as First Africa Team at Winter Olympics
Bobsled and Nigeria are not two words typically used in the same sentence. But soon they will be heard together often. Bobsledders Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga will not be heading to February’s Winter Olympic Games just to be a “feel good” side story. They say they want …
your ad hereBritish Group Works to Preserve Afghanistan’s Arts & Crafts Heritage
Afghanistan’s arts and architecture were once the pride of Asia. However, more than four decades of war have left many of the country’s traditional crafts on the verge of extinction. Now a Britain-based organization, Turquoise Mountain, is working to preserve Afghan heritage in the capital’s still surviving commercial district, Murad …
your ad hereOlympic-Medal Contending Snowboarder Destined to Compete by Twist of Fate
An Olympic freestyle snowboarder says it was a twist of fate that brought her to the sport and, ultimately, to become part of the American team that will go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. As the leader of a squad with a good chance at winning …
your ad hereFACT CHECK: Trump Disdained Jobless Rate, Now Loves It
Donald Trump, the presidential candidate, would not like the way Trump, the president, is crowing about today’s unemployment rate. He’d be calling the whole thing a “hoax.” Trump raised a red flag about declining jobless numbers during his campaign, denying President Barack Obama any credit. Trump noted that the jobless …
your ad hereLegendary Chef of Chefs Bocuse Dies at 91
Paul Bocuse, who died on Saturday at age 91, combined a passion for food and women with a nose for self-publicity that brought him fame and fortune far beyond his native France. Decades before the era of the foodie and celebrity TV chef, Bocuse enjoyed rock star status among the …
your ad hereUS Group: Eradication of Painful Guinea Worm Disease in Sight
A U.S.-based center says in a new report the eradication of the painful Guinea worm disease could be in sight. The Carter Center, leader of the campaign to eliminate the disease, says there were only 30 identified cases of Guinea worm disease in isolated areas last year in Chad and …
your ad hereRobots in Aisle 5: Supermarket Tech for the Way We Shop
Robots, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies were all on display at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2018 trade show. The event showcased the ways retailers are keeping pace with shoppers’ round-the-clock spending. Tina Trinh reports. …
your ad hereTeaching a Computer to Diagnose Heart Disease
Heart disease kills more than 17 million people around the world every year. It’s the world’s leading cause of death. Scientists are now using artificial intelligence to help them diagnose this deadly disease. VOA’s Kevin Enochs reports. …
your ad hereBad US Flu Season Gets Worse
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse. Health officials last week said flu was blanketing the country, but they thought there was a good chance the season was peaking. But the newest numbers out Friday show it grew even more intense. “This is a season that has a …
your ad hereTom Petty Died of Accidental Overdose, Including Opioids
Tom Petty died last year of an accidental drug overdose that his family said occurred the same day he found out his hip was broken. He had just finished a string of dozens of shows with a less serious injury. His wife and daughter released the results of Petty’s autopsy via a …
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