They have had an effect on immigration. They have had an effect on the language used by mainstream politicians."

VOA: special.2011.07.30

Some college presidents and others have suggested that a lower drinking age could have the effect of reducing alcohol abuse.

VOA: special.2009.08.07

He says projects designed to increase interpersonal trust can have a major effect in poor countries with undependable legal systems.

VOA: special.2009.12.19

But new research suggests that this might have a protective effect a few years later when children start school.

VOA: special.2010.12.15

In recent years, there have been growing concerns about the floating garbage and its effect on sea creatures and human health.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

Two years ago,European researchers reported that aspirin may have what they called a "long-term protective effect against colorectal cancer."

VOA: special.2010.12.14

These areas, called cosmic masers, are rich in gas molecules that have the effect of strengthening radio waves.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

The president would have become, in effect,a prime minister, requiring the support of Congress to remain in office.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

That can have a big effect on their behavior, helping them work harder and longer in therapy sessions.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

Many people think that the Industrial Revolution was the first time people began to have a major effect on the earth's ecology.

VOA: special.2011.04.26

University of Michigan transportation researcher Bruce Belzowski says one big question is what effect employee morale will have.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

For that reason, says Mister Stephens, the more someone swears, the less of an effect the words have.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

Parents often wonder what effect thumb sucking or sucking on a pacifier might have on their baby's teeth.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

The scientists estimate this would have the same climate effect as taking all cars in the world off the road for ten years.

VOA: special.2009.06.19