Before the laser, scientists developed a similar device: a maser which stands for Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

VOA: special.2010.09.01

The pistons go up and down as a person stands on lever devices treadles and uses a natural walking motion.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

The C stands for cover. Wear a hat and scarf to keep heat from escaping through the head, neck and ears.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

With shadow puppets, the puppeteer stands behind a white cloth surface and rests the slightly see-through puppets against the cloth.

VOA: special.2009.09.23

It stands about half a meter tall and has a blue body and a friendly face with big eyes.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

It includes both Liberty Island, where the statue stands, and nearby Ellis Island, the former federal immigration processing center.

VOA: special.2009.06.29

They call it Netra, which means eye in Sanskrit but stands for Near Eye Tool for Refractive Assessment.

VOA: special.2011.05.16

Churchill stands with one foot on British land at the embassy and the other foot in Washington.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

So,during a special time in the game, everyone stands up and stretches their arms and legs.

VOA: special.2011.04.04

The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench the hatter singing as he stands;

VOA: special.2009.04.12

A statue of him stands outside Progressive Field, the home of the Cleveland Indians.

VOA: special.2011.01.09

Cornell honors Cayuga Lake in its school song, which begins: "Far above Cayuga's waters With its waves of blue Stands our noble alma mater Glorious to view."

VOA: special.2009.01.05

It is a plaster form that was used to make the bronze statue of Freedom that stands on the dome of the Capitol high above the city.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

The small wooden house where he lived as a boy still stands there.

VOA: special.2010.03.21