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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

Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln

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


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