Nepalese Monks Compete in Long-Distance Races
Seven Buddhist religious workers from the village of Sindhukot in Nepal are trading in their robes for running shoes.
Astronomers: Evidence Found of First Stars
Astronomers have observed what they believe is the formation of the universe 13.6 billion years ago, when the earliest stars were just starting to shine.
Study: Rich Cities Largely Responsible for Greenhouse Gases
Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
Chinese Officials Sign Deal to Create Giant Panda National Park
China is making plans to create a large protected space for one of its most famous creatures: the giant panda.
Indonesian Islamic University Bans Burqas on School Grounds
An Indonesian state Islamic university faced criticism this week after it barred female students from wearing full-face veils.
11 Nations Sign Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Without US
Eleven countries in the Pacific region have signed a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in Santiago, Chile.
Meet CIMON, a ‘Floating’ Space Assistant for Astronauts
This will be the first form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on an ISS mission.
Jeff Bezos: the World’s First 100-Billion-Dollar-Man
As of February 9, 2018, Bezos’ wealth stood at $112 billion.
Trump: Trade Wars Are Good, Easy to Win
He tweeted: “IF YOU DON’T HAVE STEEL, YOU DON’T HAVE A COUNTRY!”
George Washington’s Tree Brought Down by Strong Winds
A fallen Canadian hemlock tree at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.