Warming Mars, Stonehenge, Adverbs, Big Bend Park

Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter host today's Learning English show. 00:54 First: The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction. But could such an action be done in real life? John Russell explores some of the real science taking place, and in planning, to learn more about our planetary neighbor and its suitability for future missions. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... 06:04 Next: Caty Weaver reports about a surprising new find from British researchers. Geologists have discovered that a huge central stone at the ancient structure of Stonehenge came from about 740 kilometers away. How humans of 5000 years ago were able to transport the five-meter-long slab of stone is a new mystery of history! Then, Caty joins Ashley to discuss a few related words in the report. They dig into geology, peninsula and sediment. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... 12:45 Then: Ashley and Jonathan Evans explore the world of adverbs and adjectives in the LE program Everyday Grammar. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... 19:22 Finally: The LE program America's National Parks. Ashley Thompson and Caty Weaver take us on a trip to Big Bend National Park, in the state where everything's bigger: Texas! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... Ashley and Mario close the show. --------- Learning English is Voice of America’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. We help you build vocabulary, strengthen your speaking skills and improve your ability to communicate for work, school and everyday life. We are not accepting comments here. You are welcome to comment on the stories at our website. EXPLORE OUR PLAYLISTS: » Learning English Podcast:    • Learning English Podcast   » Let's Learn English with Anna! (For children 8-12)    • Let's Learn English with Anna   » Let's Learn English Level 1    • Let's Learn English   » Let's Learn English Level 2    • Let's Learn English Level 2   » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://learningenglish.voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:   / voalearningenglish   » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / voalearningenglish   » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   / voalearnenglish   » SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/v... Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 326 million people.