Starry night nature park, New Banksy art, Google Wallet ID, Joshua Tree

Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter host today's Learning English show.
00:56 First: New research shows that water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past 10 years. The rising temperatures have put the world's largest reef under threat. Anna Matteo reports on the findings. learningenglis...
05:39 Next: In central Bosnia, Halim Zukic has created a nature park in the form of Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, The Starry Night. The park will show art programs and celebrate Bosnia’s cultural heritage. Andrew Smith has the details. learningenglis...
08:53 Then: More art news! John Russell reports about a series of new paintings from the internationally known street artist, Banksy. The murals began to pop up around the British capital, London, last week. At least one didn't stay in place for long! learningenglis...
12:42 Next: The LE Science and Technology Report. Google has added a new tool that permits Android users to create digital versions of many kinds of identification (ID) cards and event passes for device wallets. Bryan Lynn has the details in this 'Tech Tip' segment. Then, Bryan joins Ashley to chat. She wonders if this tool might have security issues. And she wants to know more about the tool's connection with new AI technology.
22:15 Finally: The LE series America's National Parks. Travel along with Ashley and Caty Weaver to Joshua Tree in California!
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