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Humans Show Birds How to Fly South for Winter

The northern bald ibis once flew over North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Europe. Hunters reduced their numbers to almost none by th…

Church Bells in Spanish Town Ring Out a Return to Tradition

The sound of church bells around the world is usually made by machine. Now, a small school of bell ringers in northeastern Spain wants to recove…

NASA Looks to Private Companies to Develop New Moon Vehicles

NASA has announced new efforts to develop vehicles designed to explore the moon. NASA has chosen three private companies to design its Lunar Ter…

NASA Launches New Satellite to Study Oceans, Atmosphere

NASA has launched a new satellite designed to study the world’s oceans and atmosphere. The satellite is called PACE. It will also measure the he…

EU Reaches Major Migration Agreement

The EU has agreed on new rules for controlling migration. The deal aims to ease difficulties facing EU nations dealing with migrant arrivals. It…

Designers Turn to Environment-friendly Materials

Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood…

Expressions for Celebrating the Holidays

Learn some common expressions that you can use during any holiday.

Rohingya Accuse Facebook of Supporting Violence against Them, Seek Payment

A recent report from Amnesty International says Facebook increase hatred against the Rohingya in Myanmar leading to the military’s campaign agai…

Pompeii: Rebirth of Italy’s Dead City That Nearly Died Again

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii almost turned into a wasteland in 79 A.D. It seemed close to a second death this century and nearly lost its…

Teen Pilot Takes Step Closer to Circling the Globe

Nineteen-year-old Zara Rutherford is looking to become the youngest woman to fly solo, or by herself, around the world. 

Turn Off, Turn On: Simple Step Can Stop Phone Hackers

The National Security Agency has a simple advice to help stop phone hackers: restart the phone. In recent years, hackers are targeting more infl…

Italy’s Government Bans Cruise Ships from Venice

Italy establishes a ban on large cruise ships sailing into Venice.

Fire Destroys Thousands of Homes in Rohingya Refugee Camp

The fired destroyed about 550 shelters, the poor homes of an estimated 3,500 refugees from Myanmar. Another 150 refugee shops also burned to the…

After Britain, Could Germany Be Next to Ban Huawei 5G Technology?

A German member of the European Parliament is calling on his country to ban 5G equipment Chinese technology company Huawei.

Ancient Humans May Have Entered Europe Earlier Than Once Thought

Helen Fewlass told The Associated Press the previous oldest European human bone pieces were found in Romania. Efforts to date these bone pieces…

Study Provides New Details about Teenage T. Rex

Scientists say they have discovered new details about young Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs after studying fossils. Researchers examined small bones…

Venice: Underwater From Rising Waters

The worst flooding in Venice, Italy in more than 50 years resulted in calls Wednesday to help protect the historic city from rising sea levels.…

New Wave of African Migrants Take to Deadly Ocean

A new group of African migrants are going to the Spanish Canary Islands in search of jobs and comfort they cannot find at home.