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How Nature Inspired the Medicine Nobel Prize Winners to Fight Parasites
Their discoveries saved the lives of millions of people around the world
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Japanese Universities Are Shuttering Social Sciences and Humanities Departments
Just how valuable is that degree in literature?
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The Oakland A’s Hire the First Woman to Coach Major League Baseball
Justine Siegal will be a guest instructor for the team
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An Oregon Brewery Is the First Ever to Go “Salmon-Safe”
Hopsworks Urban Brewery is the first in the United States to be certified Salmon-Safe
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In Honor of Banned Books Week, Here Are the Most Challenged Books of 2014
The American Library Association reported 311 formal, written challenges to books
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How Italian Police Finally Busted Thieves for Nabbing $875,000 in Cheese
Cheese is the most stolen food in the world
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Mold Is Threatening Boston Public Library’s Rare Books
As spores are found in the stacks, it’s time to battle a fuzzy foe
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Artisanal Pizza is Boosting the Coal Industry
Pizzerias are a new and growing market for coal companies
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Volunteers are Struggling to Maintain New Orleans’ Iconic Tombs
Many cemetery vaults are crumbling due to weather, vandalism and disrepair
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The “Happy Birthday” Song is Officially in the Public Domain
Sing without fear of being sued
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PETA Wants a Selfie-Snapping Monkey to be Granted Copyright to its Photo
PETA Wants a Selfie-Snapping Monkey to be Granted Copyright to its Photo
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Pope Francis: The World “Still Has Time” to Act on Climate Change
The pontiff spoke strongly about environmental action in an address to President Obama and the American people
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Edward Snowden Thinks Alien Transmissions Might Be Hidden by Encryption
To chat with aliens, scientists might have to crack codes
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Crimean Officials Are Suing Putin for Drinking a 240-Year-Old Bottle of Wine
Putin and Berlusconi opened up a world of trouble along with a vintage bottle of booze
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People are Leaving Secret Letters to Fellow Fans in Harry Potter Books
#PotterItForward was designd to warm the hearts of future readers
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A Brief History of Awareness Ribbons
Emmy Awards attendees sported green ribbons this year. But can ribbons really affect climate change?
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The World’s Largest Aircraft Might Lose its Title to a Blimp
This despite having a wingspan almost as long as a football field
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