Historic Events
Wars, important political and economic occasions, catastrophes and social movements of the past
Superstorms Can Benefit Bird-Watchers
The strong winds and wide areal extent of hurricane Sandy brought birds from all over to the northeast US
November 13, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
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
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
Mine-Hunting Humans And Dolphins To Be Replaced by Robots
Just like human jobs, mine-sniffing dolphins are being replaced by robots
November 08, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
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
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
Top Secret WWII Message Found In Surrey Chimney
A message, carried by a long-dead pigeon, was found 70 years later in a chimney
November 02, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Mr. Lincoln Goes to Hollywood
Steven Spielberg, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Tony Kushner talk about what it takes to wrestle an epic presidency into a feature film
November 2012 |
By Roy Blount Jr.
In Sandy’s Wake, Watch Out for Pollution
Potentially contaminated water pooled in the streets could be a health risk
October 31, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Evidence Discovered of an Ancient Tsunami on Lake Geneva
Scientists believe a rock fall triggered a 25 foot wave that devastated villages on the shores of the Swiss lake
October 30, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
What Makes Transformers Explode?
Last night, a transformer exploded at a Con Edison plant in lower Manhattan. What might have triggered it?
October 30, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Safe from Sandy? Help a Hurricane Researcher
If the worst of Hurricane Sandy has passed you by and you're safe and dry, think about helping a researcher out
October 30, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Why We May Not See the Next Sandy Coming
Failing weather satellites will reduce our ability to forecast and track future storms
October 30, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
While the East Coast Focused on Sandy, Typhoon Son-tinh Battered East Asia
Sandy was not the only tropical cyclone this week
October 30, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
To Evacuate or Not To Evacuate?
Issuing mandatory evacuation orders is an effective means of encouraging residents to leave unsafe zones, but fear mongering is more iffy
October 29, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Top Ten Most Damaging U.S. Hurricanes
Surprisingly, Hurricane Katrina is not the most damaging storm on record
October 29, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Ways to Watch Sandy That Are More Interesting Than Looking Out the Window And Safer Than Going Outside
From satellites to webcams to real-time maps, here are a bunch of ways to keep track of Sandy
October 29, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
