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See Mercury’s Landscape in Stunning Detail
A new map of the planet’s surface captures the depths of craters and the peaks of volcanic mountains
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Why “The Royal Oak” Is a Popular Pub Name in the U.K.
The story goes back to the English Civil Wars and a prince on the run
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Chinese Cops Are Temporarily Patrolling the Streets of Rome and Milan
A new experimental program put international police at Italy’s tourist hubs to help the influx of Chinese travelers
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Madame de Pompadour’s Legacy as a Patron of Arts Is Often Overlooked
A new exhibit explores the creative works of one of history’s most famous mistresses
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Help London’s Science Museum Bring Britain’s First Robot Back to Life
Eric impressed crowds in the 1920’s by standing up, bowing, and shooting sparks from his teeth
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During the Cold War, the Air Force Dropped an Unarmed Nuke on South Carolina
Amazingly, none of the Gregg family of Mars Bluff were seriously hurt, not even the cat
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Mice Show How the Zika Virus Can Cause Birth Defects
A new study offers the first experimental evidence of the virus crossing the placenta and damaging fetal brains
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50,000-Year-Old Axe Shows Australians Were at The Cutting Edge of Technology
A polished stone chip is the earliest-known example of a ground-edge axe yet
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Central Park Opens Up Its “Secret Sanctuary”
Closed for 80 Years, the Park recently announced it will open the restored Hallett Nature Sanctuary to vistors
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A Dalit Man Dug His Own Well When He Was Denied Water During a Drought
India’s “untouchables” still face daily discrimination
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Five Things to Know About the Diamond Sutra, the World’s Oldest Dated Printed Book
Printed over 1,100 years ago, a Chinese copy of the Diamond Sutra at the British Library is one of the most intriguing documents in the world
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Kepler Discovers More Than 1,000 New Exoplanets
The space telescope is still alive and kicking
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New Polymer Successfully Smooths Wrinkles
This “second skin” tightens wrinkles and could be used to cover wounds as well as deliver medications
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Wasting Disease Clears Way for Young Sea Stars, for Now
Whether or not the devastated populations are on the road to recovery remains uncertain
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Early Rembrandt Found in Basement Goes On Display
The painting is one of five in a series about the senses that the Dutch master created as a teenager
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Leprosy Threatens U.K. Red Squirrel Populations
Researchers have launched a new study to try to save the furry rodents
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Victoria Woodhull Ran for President Before Women Had the Right to Vote
Her 1872 campaign platform focused on women’s rights and sexual freedom
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The Bison Is Now the Official Mammal of the United States
The big beasts are the first official mammals recognized by the federal government
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Will Luxembourg Lead the Race for Space Mining?
The tiny nation announced its private industry partners for asteroid mining
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Brawny American Lobsters Are Muscling in on Their European Cousins
Sweden wants to ban live American lobsters for fear they will out-claw their own
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