2014-09-18 Teens Help Seniors Bridge Technology Gap
When most people imagine a classroom, they think of older people teaching younger ones. But when it comes to learning…
2014-09-18 Botanist Works to Save Hawaii’s Rare Plants
America’s 50th state, Hawaii, recently suffered two large, rare storms. The high winds and heavy rains left plant scientists hoping…
2014-09-16 India’s Farmers Changing What and How They Grow
Scientists have long warned that rising temperatures, also known as climate change, can affect agriculture around the world. Some scientists…
2014-09-15 Women Use Twitter to Support Jihad
The tweets show pictures of baby cats, nice shoes and bloody battlefields. The so-called “Umm network” produces the tweets. They…
2014-09-14 Scotland’s Independence Vote Is Too Close to Call
The people of Scotland will vote Sept. 18 on whether to stay in the United Kingdom with England, Wales and…
2014-09-14 UNICEF: Violence Against Children Is Widespread
The United Nations Children’s agency, UNICEF, says violence against children is widespread around the world. The UN agency says about…
2014-09-14 In Kenya, Cities and Towns Are Growing Quickly
Kenya’s towns and cities are growing quickly. Experts estimate at least 100,000 people move to the capital Nairobi every year…
2014-09-14 Video Highlights Domestic Abuse Issue
Twenty-five percent of American women will experience domestic violence, that is, physical abuse by a partner. Most cases are never…
2014-09-13 Israel Accused of Forcing Asylum Seekers Back to Africa
An international human rights group has accused Israel’s government of forcing thousands of African asylum seekers to return home. The…
2014-09-13 Jack the Ripper Finally Caught, Maybe
After more than a century, one of world’s most infamous killers is finally caught. Maybe. Perhaps. A British writer says…
2014-09-13 Thailand Media Pressured Under Military Rule
The Thai military moved quickly after the ouster of the civilian government. The military ordered news industry officials and editors…
2014-09-12 Kenya Women Return to Natural Hair
Many women enjoy getting their hair done at a beauty salon. They say they feel better about themselves and their…
2014-09-12 Dreadnoughtus: A Giant Among Dinosaurs
The dinosaur lay undiscovered for perhaps 77 million years after it died. Then, in 2005, an American scientist found some…
2014-09-11 Libya Is Becoming a ‘Terrorist Hub’
President Barack Obama has proposed an expanded American military effort against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. His plan…
2014-09-11 Ebola Fears Affect Asian Rice Export
The growing number of Ebola cases in Africa is having an effect on farmers, exporters and shipping companies in Asia.…