Executions Are Down, but Debate over Death Sentence Continues
The United States is expected to execute fewer people in 2016 than any year in the past 25 years.
Researchers Develop Long-Term, Drug Release Capsule
Researchers have developed a long-lasting capsule that, when swallowed, slowly releases medicine into the body.
NASA Developing Food Bars for Mars Flights
When astronauts go to the planet Mars years from now, they will need the right food to stay strong and healthy.
US Health Report: E-Cigarettes Not Safe for Young People
The United States’ top health official says electronic cigarettes can cause health problems for young people.
John Glenn, First American to Orbit Earth, Dies at 95
Astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died.
UN Report: Young Girls Still Face Gender Inequality
A new United Nations report says a lack of education for girls in developing countries may be partly to blame for a rise in poverty worldwide.
TIME Magazine Names Donald Trump “Person of the Year”
Time magazine named Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Wednesday.
Researchers: Driverless Scooter Provides Safe and Easy Ride
Driverless technology is quickly progressing, with many cars being tested on roads around the world.
Therapy Pig Brings Relief to Stressed Travelers
Have you ever heard the expression “when pigs fly?”
New Amazon Store Lets Customers Avoid Long Lines
The online marketer Amazon is opening a new kind of store.