‘Star Wars’ Actress Carrie Fisher Dies
The American actress Carrie Fisher, who became famous around the world for her part as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies, has died.
2016: A Year for Exploring Space
2016 was an exciting year for science and space exploration.
Obama Bans Future Oil Leases in Much of Arctic and Atlantic
President Barack Obama has declared much of U.S. waters in the Arctic Ocean and some areas in the Atlantic Ocean permanently unavailable to oil and gas drilling.
What Trended This Year?
Brexit, U.S. Election and Adele
Sunshine Can Improve Cancer Odds
Research shows this “sunshine vitamin” could help women with breast cancer live longer.
What is the 2016 Word of the Year?
Merriam-Webster has named “surreal” its 2016 Word of the Year.
Voyageurs National Park: A Land of Lakes
Voageurs National Park is a great place for caneoing/kayaking, fishing, and camping
Was 2016 the Worst Year Ever?
The year 2016 is soon coming to an end.
Matthieu Finot: The Art and Science of Winemaking
Finot says nature and winemaker must work together
Two Ways to Track Santa Around the World
Santa trackers offer new ways to see where Santa is during his trip