UNICEF laments deaths of pregnant mother and toddler in Mediterranean Sea shipwreck
A pregnant woman and a young child died when two boats carrying scores of…
How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. In some areas, escalating temperatures are increasing the frequency and…
UK election watchdog targeted in ‘hostile’ cyberattack – POLITICO
LONDON — The U.K.’s election watchdog, the Electoral Commission, has announced that it was the…
Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it
Senegal’s government has shut down internet access in response to protests about the sentencing of…
10 Best Resorts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Whether you’re traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for outdoor adventures, a romantic getaway, family-friendly entertainment, or…
Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Some…
Prostate cancer treatment is not always the best option – a cancer researcher walks her father through his diagnosis
“Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata,” my father told me. They found cancer in my…
Poland goes to war (verbally) with Europe’s conservative chief – POLITICO
A political war is brewing between Poland’s nationalist leader and the head of the biggest…
Looking back toward cosmic dawn − astronomers confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen
The universe we live in is a transparent one, where light from stars and galaxies…
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for Australia’s First Nations people
When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter – right? Not always.…