US Court Rejects Effort to Stop Climate Lawsuit
A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by the United States government to halt a case against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Alaska Officials Use DNA to Help Count City Moose
Wildlife biologists in the U.S. state of Alaska are collecting genetic material from moose in an attempt to get a correct count of the big animals.
Napping May Improve Learning, Memory
Studies have shown that a good night’s rest helps us stay healthy, both mentally and physically.
SXSW: Where Music, Technology, Movies Come Together
What started as a music festival in the 1980s has become an event that is much bigger and harder to define.
Study: Rich Cities Largely Responsible for Greenhouse Gases
Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.