NASA Astronauts Train for Commercial Space Flights
The American space agency and private companies are developing vehicles to take humans into low Earth orbit and even farther into space.
South Korean Han Kang Wins Important Writing Prize
South Korean writer Han Kang’s book, “The Vegetarian,” came out in her home country many years ago.
Rich People Even Have Better Stress Than Poor
The lives of rich people seem to be getting better and better.
Real Mermaids? Not Really, But…
Mermaids — half woman, half fish — are not supposed to exist.
Artificial Intelligence: Helpful and Dangerous
Computers and other machines have and will continue to change the way people do business and how we live.
Turkish Art Project Seeks to Bridge Ethnic Divide
An art project in Turkey is bringing together people divided along ethnic and religious lines.
Japanese Economy Remains Weak
Japan is struggling with its economy as the country hosts the yearly meeting of the G-7 industrialized nations.
Human Rights Will Help Vietnam Grow, Obama Says
U.S. President Barack Obama had a mixed message Tuesday for Vietnam’s leaders.
Google Announces New Services and Products
Last week, Google held a conference where the company announced what it has planned for the coming months.
An Unusual — and Wild — Alarm Clock
Francie Lubbe of South Africa awoke one morning during her safari trip to an impressive sight.