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Catch a Star Exploding in Action in 2022
Just five years from now a pair of stars are predicted to merge, forming a glittery and bright new point in the sky
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China Will Transform 100,000 Toilets for the Sake of Tourism
Officials vow to flush out outmoded commodes
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One of California’s Iconic “Tunnel Trees” Has Fallen
The Pioneer Cabin Tree was likely hundreds of years old
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What Tech Writers Said About the iPhone When It Debuted Ten Years Ago
Not everyone thought the sleek phone/browser/music player would have mainstream appeal
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The International Space Station Will Finally Welcome a Black Astronaut
In May 2018, flight engineer Jeanette J. Epps will begin her mission on the ISS
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An Iceberg Larger Than Rhode Island Is Poised to Break From Antarctica
Its break from the ice shelf could spell trouble for the frozen expanse
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NASA Just Announced Two New Missions, But Shelved Others
Though the new missions have exciting prospects, some scientists aren’t thrilled by the decision
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There Are Only Two Shakers Left in the World
One of America’s oldest religious sects still survives
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Finland Has a New Social Experiment: Giving People Free Money
Two thousand unemployed Finns will now get around $594 a month—whether they get jobs or not
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Swedish Woman Smashes Record for Skiing Solo to the South Pole
Skiing for 38 days, 23 hours and 5 minutes Johanna Davidsson beat the previous record by almost 10 hours
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It Just Got Harder to Give Antibiotics to Farm Animals
New regulations take aim at antibiotic resistance
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Germany’s Controversial New Version of ‘Mein Kampf’ Is Now a Bestseller
Once kept under lock and key, the book is now available in a critical edition
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World’s Oldest-Known Orca Is Missing and Believed Dead
Over a century old, “Granny” hasn’t been spotted since early October
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France Says “Au Revoir” to After-Hours Work Email
A new “right to disconnect” law lets employees negotiate communication rules in order to reduce stress and exhaustion from work
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“Comfort Woman” Statue Stokes Old Tensions Between Japan and South Korea
She’s a silent reminder of the plight of hundreds of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War II
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Why Michigan Banned Banning Plastic Bags
A new state law prevents cities and counties from restricting use of plastic bags or disposable cups and utensils
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Notes Indicate Nixon Interfered With 1968 Peace Talks
Documents from aide seem to confirm long-time speculation that Nixon tried to scuttle a Vietnam peace deal to help his presidential campaign
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Poland Gets a da Vinci at a Big Discount
The world famous Princes Czartoryski Foundation was recently acquired by the Polish government for a fraction of its value
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The World Finally Knows How Leaders Reacted to Margaret Thatcher’s Resignation
The Iron Lady glistens in newly released papers about her last years as Prime Minister
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Fireworks Not Your Thing? Then Look Out For a Comet on New Year’s Eve
With a telescope in hand, you can watch a comet zoom past the Earth tomorrow night
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