Study: False News Spreads Faster and Farther than Truth
A study has found that false news stories posted on Twitter travel much faster and reach far more people than true ones.
Finland Named World’s Happiest Country
Finland is the world’s happiest country.
Legendary Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies at 76
Stephen Hawking, the most famous physicist of his time, has died at the age of 76.
What Can Be Done for a Nuclear Deal with North Korea?
Many people were shocked last week by news of the planned talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea.
China-ASEAN Exercises Expected to Ease Tension and Risks
China is expected to hold its first joint military exercises with a group of Southeast Asian nations later this year.
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.