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The Space Shuttle Was Almost Called ‘Pegasus’
Alternate names for the Space Shuttle that nearly were: Starlighter, Pegasus, Space Clipper
November 15, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
As BP Set to Plead Guilty for 2010 Spill, Some Good News From Gulf Wildlife
BP may be about to pay the largest criminal fine in U.S. history
November 15, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal
How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz
November 14, 2012 |
By Joann Stevens
Climate Change May Obliterate Pandas
Panda bears are climate change's latest potential victims, which threatens to destroy their bamboo forests
November 13, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Breaking News From France: My Hidden Beers Discovered!
Six containers of lager remain hidden in remote crevices and crannies in the French countryside. If you wish to find them, read these instructions
November 13, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
State Department Takes On Illegal Wildlife Trade
Hillary Clinton aims to create an international coalition to stop illegal wildlife trafficking
November 12, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Happy Birthday Rodin, Sculptor And Breaker of Women’s Hearts
Rodin's contribution to society lives on in his artistic works, but he wrecked a few lives in his time
November 12, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Report: Climate Change Threatens National Security
A new reports suggests that the U.S. military is not prepared for a world morphed by climate change
November 12, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
‘Dronestagram’ Shares Photos of Drone-Strike Targets Online
By sharing satellite photos and brief descriptions, writer hopes to make drone strikes seem less remote
November 12, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Bond Villains’ Evil Plans Could Have Worked Out in the Real World
There have been a range of ridiculous evil plans throughout the years. But which are the least ridiculous?
November 09, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
NASA Uses Interplanetary Internet to Control Robot in Germany
We're not going to say these are the tools of the robot apocalypse. But, they're probably the tools of the robot apocalypse
November 09, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Geronimo’s Appeal to Theodore Roosevelt
Held captive far longer than his surrender agreement called for, the Apache warrior made his case directly to the president
November 09, 2012 |
By Gilbert King
Marking 50 Years of Luxurious Travel With James Bond
Since 1962, the films have introduced the world to all sorts of exotic, jaw-dropping destinations
November 08, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Researchers Find Fracking Might Cause Earthquakes After All
New research makes the previously-tangential relationship between fracking and earthquakes much more firm
November 07, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
The 2012 Election’s Big Winner: Math
Independently of President Barack Obama's win last night, this year's campaign was one in which numbers trumped gut
November 07, 2012 |
By Sarah Laskow
Uncovering the Truth Behind the Myth of Pancho Villa, Movie Star
In 1914, the Mexican rebel signed a contract with an American newsreel company that required him to fight for the cameras. Too good to be true? Not entirely
November 06, 2012 |
By Mike Dash
The Long and Grueling Journey on the Presidential Campaign Trail
A look at each candidate's long, long journey that ends at the polling booth
November 05, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Five Places Outside America Where the U.S. Election Matters
American citizens aren't the only ones concerned about the outcome of tomorrow's election
November 05, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Brits Have Invaded Nine Out of Ten Countries
At various times, a new study found, the British have invaded almost 90 per cent of the countries around the globe
November 05, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Some Places Hit by Sandy May See Another Big Storm Next Week
A possible nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic shores
November 02, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
