Napping May Improve Learning, Memory
Studies have shown that a good night’s rest helps us stay healthy, both mentally and physically.
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.
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.