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How NASA Dealt With Images of an Alien Planet in the 1960s
The alien planet was Mars and the process was just a bit simpler than it is today
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Why the International Olympic Committee is Worried About Water Quality in Rio
Viruses and bacteria may threaten swimmers in the 2016 summer games
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The United States Once Invaded and Occupied Haiti
In 1915, American troops began a 19-year, unofficial occupation of the Caribbean nation
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The Science Behind Dogs’ Goofy Greetings
Why do dogs go nuts when their owners get home? The answers lie in their DNA and brains
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Kids With Autism Can Read Emotions Through Body Language
A new study challenges the misconception that kids with the disorder lack empathy
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Hackers Have Figured Out How to Control Smart Rifles
With the right code, hackers can control guns from afar
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Australian Cities Pass Cat Curfews
Fluffy little murderbeasts may soon be kept under lock and key
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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Gives 100 Percent Protection in Trial
An unusual trial design helped prove the vaccine safe and effective in less than a year
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NYC Subway Technology Goes Way Back…to the 1930s
America’s busiest subway system relies on vintage machines
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These Super-Dense Galaxies Are Bursting With Stars
Life in these systems would have trouble starting, but the night skies would be spectacular to behold
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Philae Proves There’s More to Comets Than Dust and Ice
The lander found organic compounds on comet 67P
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Florida Divers Dig Up $1 Million in Sunken Treasure
Treasure hunters find 300-year-old coins from a Spanish fleet off the Florida coast
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“Happy Birthday to You” Could Soon Have Its Day in the Public Domain
One of the most popular songs in the world could soon be free to sing
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The Mystery of Minnesota’s Disappearing River
Half a river is missing in the Judge C.R. Magney State Park
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Muggles, Rejoice: Quidditch is Becoming a Serious Sport
The Harry Potter-inspired game is now played by more than 300 teams around the world
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Only Four Northern White Rhinos Are Left on Earth
One of the species’ last females died this week
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