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On today’s podcast, student have long been part of political uprisings; a Chinese rocket breaks up adding to debris in space; meditation is becoming more common in American schools followed by a discussion about the practice; then, Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Park.

On today’s podcast, the world’s largest community made by a 3D printer is almost finished; scientists say the moon’s atmosphere likely came from meteors; how to get restful sleep in a small living space; then, Acadia National Park on our National Parks Series.

On today’s podcast, ice in the Andes Mountains appears to be melting; South Korean farmers try growing bananas; more about Boeing disabled spacecraft at the International Space station followed by a discussion about the situation; then, Grand Canyon National Park.

On today’s podcast, do cats rule the world? A listener’s question about ‘ego’ and ‘arrogance;’ expressions about what people prefer on Words and Their Stories; then, part three ends 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville.

On today’s podcast, do cats rule the world? A listener’s question about ‘ego’ and ‘arrogance;’ expressions about what people prefer on Words and Their Stories; then, part three ends 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville.

On today’s podcast, wildfire smoke might increase the risk of dementia; researchers find very small early humans; are microplastics harmful? Comparatives and superlatives on Everyday Grammar; then, Yellowstone National Park.

On today’s podcast, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands face many threats; Korean Air stops serving noodles; a judge rules Google competes unfairly in the marketplace followed by a discussion on the words ‘monopoly’ and ‘default;’ then, Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

On today’s podcast, California sea lions are being sickened by algae; dry weather returns to the Amazon area in Brazil; how a small college became a top high-technology school; then, special guest and Let’s Learn English star Anna Matteo on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a company from Taiwan wants to launch rockets from Japan; an unusual finding about an ancient Egyptian mummy; researchers say a twice-a-year injection could cut HIV infections; then, dreams on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, health officials warn of the spread of the viral disease mpox in Africa; Singapore approves insects for food; NASA finds Martian rock suggesting life followed by a discussion about whether it is really new; then, fire emergencies on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, a doctor who raps is the face of Puerto Rico’s health crisis; words for spoiled food on Ask a Teacher; find out what a ‘whammy’ is on Words and Their Stories; then, part two of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, a doctor who raps is the face of Puerto Rico’s health crisis; words for spoiled food on Ask a Teacher; find out what a ‘whammy’ is on Words and Their Stories; then, part two of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, astronomers discover more about a ‘super Jupiter’ orbiting a nearby star; new blood tests might make it easier to test for Alzheimer’s disease followed by a discussion about what tests currently exist; then, ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, historic trains bring visitors to less popular Italian towns; disasters strike many places in the U.S.; the U.S. Senate approves bills aimed at protecting children followed by a talk on whether they will pass in the House; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, officials postpone the Olympic triathlon competition because of poor water quality; African demand for cooling systems worries environmentalists; European parents aim to ban smartphones for kids and early teens; then, judging people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a U.S. research center is raising pigs in special conditions to be organ donors for humans; tips for raising garden plants in hot weather followed by a discussion of gardening terms; then, ‘would rather’ and ‘had better’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, how a brewer makes sake in Tokyo; an insect is hurting Tunisia’s cactus crop; scientists say they found a watery planet followed by a discussion about the search for planets that could hold life; then, the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, France issues stamps that smell like bread; what does it mean to ‘go south?’ followed by a discussion about what to say when things go wrong; the difference between methodology, strategy and plan; Then, part one of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, France issues stamps that smell like bread; what does it mean to ‘go south?’ followed by a discussion about what to say when things go wrong; the difference between methodology, strategy and plan; Then, part one of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.