It is being called a scientific breakthrough. British researchers say they have mapped the entire genetic code for two types of cancers — small cell lung cancer and melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer.
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In Southeast Asia, people know well the risks that extreme weather can bring, and they worry that a warmer climate will increase those risks. In this report by producer Pros Laput, climate experts hope people will realize that adapting to changes and preserving the earth begins with them. Daniel...
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U.S. President Barack Obama joined world leaders from over 100 countries for the final sessions of the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen. As negotiations drew to a close, no new compromise proposals were evident and talk turned to forging a political commitment with details to be left...
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Earlier this month, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said advances made by the Soviet Union under dictator Joseph Stalin came at an unacceptable price - the repression of millions of people. At the same time, Mr. Putin refused to assess Stalin’s record as a whole. To say anythin...
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Limb regeneration may sound like science fiction, but many creatures, including newts, salamanders, starfish and skates have the ability to re-grow a lost or damaged limb or tail. Scientists are studying this ability in vertebrates and invertebrate species to learn which genes control limb...
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At one of the largest mosques in the United States, Muslim leaders are trying to create a safe haven for young people to learn Islam’s lessons about peace. But can those leaders protect their youth from the doubts that lurk within them? VOA'S Laurel Bowman has the story of Muslim leaders' ren...
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2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Shah of Iran and the establishment of a new Islamic Republic to replace the monarchy. But a questionable presidential election in 2009 also sparked the largest anti-government demonstrations in Iran since that revolution. VOA senior correspond...
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US Retailers are hoping for strong sales during this holiday shopping season. So far there’s been some good news. Recently, the US Commerce Department reported that core retail sales - excluding autos, gasoline and building materials - rose for a fifth straight month in November. But some smalle...
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Some musicians in the United States are bringing a unique style of French music to American audiences. Gypsy jazz, also known by its French name, jazz manouche, dates back to before the Second World War. While already popular in many European countries, diehard American fans can now hear the dis...
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South Korea is looking toward a low-carbon future that likely includes boosting nuclear power consumption. The buildup of nuclear waste in the South creates a problem, however, and Seoul and Washington must reconsider an old agreement to deal with it. VOA’s Kurt Achin reports from Seoul.
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A Senate panel approved the nomination of Ben Bernanke on Thursday for a second four-year term as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The nomination now goes before the full Senate. Although the Harvard-trained economist is expected to win easy confirmation, he is not without his detractors. ...
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US President Barack Obama is sending 30,000 more American troops to Afghanistan in an effort to counter a strengthening Taliban insurgency. The ferocity of the Taliban’s attacks in 2009 forced the United Nations to relocate more than half of its international staff. The ultimate goal ...
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Scientists Crack Genetic Code of Two Common Cancers
