News Bites

ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

Taping Windows and Influencer Degree

In today's episode, we've got typhoon safety tips, and possible career options! And in today's Tasty Tidbit: On Monday, we had a student share some fun news about limiting hugging time at an airport in New Zealand. Now, two students from Yang Ming Junior High School share what they think about this. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

11-07
08:53

School Sustainability and New Bananas

In today's News Bites: Students in New Taipei are trying out a new sustainability program and a man hunts for new kinds of bananas. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… Taichung has some bad traffic!    Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

11-07
08:14

Communication Balloon and Vampires

In today's episode: Taiwan's first high-altitude communication balloon, and a vampire returns from the dead. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Vampire folklore. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

11-05
08:55

Smallest Quantum Computer and Signal from Far, Far Away

Today's stories... Taiwanese scientists build the world's smallest quantum computer, and a signal from far, far, away! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…if you have something to say? Say it with a potato! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

11-05
08:15

Science Train and a Giant Meteor

In today's episode... A special train travels around Taiwan, and a giant meteor changes Earth. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Joyce Yang from Yangming Junior High School has a story to share! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

11-03
08:50

Clean Energy and Space Junk

In today’s episode: Taiwan looks abroad for clean energy solutions, and space junk! And for today’s Tasty Tidbit: The largest storm in the Solar System. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

11-01
08:23

Cell Phones in School and Stem Cell Treatment

In today's news: How do you feel about cell phones in schools? And a new treatment may help diabetes patients. In today's Tasty Tidbit, we've got more jokes to make you giggle. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

10-30
08:40

Taiwan Internet Freedom and AI Tracks a Worm

In today's news: Taiwan is #1 for internet freedom, and AI helps scientists understand animal movements. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the world's smallest guitar. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

10-29
08:33

Living Long and Airport Limits Hugs

In today's episode: The secret to living long, and an airport restricts hugging time. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: The world's oldest airport. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

10-28
08:14

Presidential Train and Agencies Quit Jobs

Coming up next in today's news: presidential train cars open to the public and Japanese workers use agencies to quit jobs. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… eating competitions are popular in the U.S.! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send your Tasty Tidbit to us at newsbites@icrt.com.tw. You might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

10-27
08:30

Green Energy Transition and Invasive Mussels

In today's news: Hot springs and flowing rivers for Taiwan's green energy future, and tiny invaders in Swiss lakes! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...Ferrari's unique engine sound. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

10-25
08:11

Taiwan Coffee and Museum Animals

In today's episode, Taiwan loves of a cup of joe, and UK museum animals enjoy a chat. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript!

10-24
08:10

Taiwanese Farmer in the US and a Teacher's Hovercraft

Coming up next in today's news: A Taiwanese farmer enjoys growing Taiwanese fruits and vegetables for Taiwanese in the U.S., and a teacher makes something that you can ride over land and water! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...Japan's tasty rice balls have become popular everywhere! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript.

10-22
08:35

Platform Safety Doors and Grumpy Fish Species

In today's episode: Platform screen doors, and a new grumpy fish species. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Ever wondered how many different species of fish there are? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

10-21
08:08

Baby Named Taiwan and Recovering Ozone Layer

In today’s news: A mother in Eswatini finds a special way to thank Taiwan, and the ozone layer is on track to heal after years of damage! And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…Japan’s zero-waste town! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

10-21
08:46

School Milk Program and an Ugly Painting

Coming up next in today's news: the school milk program is getting more money, and an ugly painting is by… well, listen to find out! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…teens buy an oil well so it can be shut down! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript! If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

10-17
08:04

Disappearing Mudflats and Self-Healing Patch

Today's stories... How Taiwan's west coast mudflats have disappeared over the last century, and scientists develop a revolutionary self-healing medical patch. And in today's Tasty Tidbit...jam, jelly, marmalade, and preserves! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

10-16
08:26

Fly Ash and 3D Printed Hotel

In today's episode: Big grant for fly ash washing plant, and the world's first 3-D printed hotel. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Taiwan's volcanoes. If you have a fun fact, a joke or interesting news story you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

10-15
08:43

Herbarium Exhibit and Grandma Skydiver

Today's news stories are all about celebrating 100-year birthdays, one with a special exhibit, and one with a trip off a plane! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

10-14
08:09

Elder Catwalk and Thailand Legalizes Same-sex Marriage

In today's News Bites: Elders on a runway, and Thailand says "I do!" to same-sex marriage. And for today's Tasty Tidbit…Batman gets a Hollywood star. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode! We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!

10-13
08:06

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