Europe
The Deadly Side of Moonshine
The Czech Republic is issuing a ban on all alcoholic drinks with a 20% or higher alcohol content in the wake of 20 deaths
September 18, 2012 |
By Mary Beth Griggs
What A Pilot Sees in a Week of Flying
A beautiful time-lapse takes you across Europe
September 18, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
68-Year-Old Explorer Plans to Cross Antarctica…in Winter
Sir Ranulph Fiennes will traverse Antarctica by ski, in the middle of winter
September 17, 2012 |
By Mary Beth Griggs
Will Hound Hunting in California Be Banned?
Hunters say that the practice brings to life a natural drama between black bears and canine predators. But to many others, the practice is little more than wildlife harassment
September 13, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Skeleton Found Under a Parking Lot May Be English King Richard III
A skeleton consistent with that of the long-dead king was unearthed recently in Leicester
September 13, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
The World’s Closest International Relationships, According to Facebook
An interactive map depicts the Facebook friendships between countries
September 12, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Figs, Kiwis, Persimmons and Avocados: Take Your Pick of National Fruit Tastings
A dispatch from Fig Day, held every September at Wolfskill Experimental Orchard, an event that draws farmers, hobbyists and general fig lovers from around the country
September 11, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
To Relieve Lab Rabbits’ Pain, Scientists Work to Measure It
Researchers hope a new scale defining and measuring rabbit discomfort helps probing scientists recognize and avoid putting their subjects through too much pain
September 11, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
The Physics of Eating Candy
For certain sweet treats, researchers found, patient indulgers can enjoy a single piece of candy for up to nearly half an hour - so long as they resist the urge to bite or chew
September 11, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Estonia’s Teaching 100 Percent of Its First Graders to Code
Estonia is implementing a new curriculum that will teach 100 percent of its publicly educated students to write code
September 06, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Thalidomide Manufacturer Finally Apologizes for Birth Defects, Survivors Say It’s Not Enough
The German drug company Grunenthal broke its fifty year silence about thalidomide recently, but survivors aren't satisfied
September 03, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Storeowners Hope Cute Little Baby Faces Will Stop Crime
One street in London is hoping to dissuade potential looters by putting a gigantic baby face between them and their loot
August 30, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Watch This Decades-Old WWII Bomb Go Boom
A World War II bomb was discovered by workers the on the site of an old bar that was being demolished, and then blown up the next day
August 30, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Why is Bluetooth Called Bluetooth? (Hint: Vikings!)
Bluetooth's odd name harkens back to Swedish telecommunication company Ericsson's Viking heritage
August 27, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Zoo Polar Bear Thanks Zebra for Deadly Herpes Virus
Exotic animals in Germany’s Wuppertal Zoo aren't just sharing smiles and admiration from visitors. They are sharing deadly viruses, too
August 21, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Where Has the Heat Been Most Oppresive This Summer?
This year is shaping up to be among the warmest on record—not only in the United States but worldwide. Here are a few of the hottest hotspots
August 16, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Archaeologists Excavate Death Pit, Finding Hundreds of Sacrificed Soldiers in Denmark
Archaeologists are excavating hundreds of skeletons from the boggy swamps, and the remains belong to men who all sacrificed around the time of Christ
August 15, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Celebrating 80 Years of LEGO
Children and hobbyists rejoice - today is Lego's 80th birthday.
August 10, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Great Food Festivals of the World
To sample the best foods and flavors of a region, head for a festival
August 10, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
New Tech Identifies that Special ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ That Makes Paris Paris
Science provides an answer on what details in an urban street scene clue people in on what city it is from.
August 09, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
