Nation May 17 What have we learned in the 35 years since Mount St. Helens erupted? On the morning of May 18, 1980, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the ground beneath Mount St. Helens and awakened the volcano located 96 miles south of Seattle, Washington, that had been dormant for more than 140 years.
World May 09 Waterloo dig aims to help soldiers readjusting to civilian life Waterloo Uncovered, a nonprofit that uses archaeology as a way to aid soldiers and veterans in readjusting to life as civilians, recently began its inaugural dig at the site of Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat.
Science May 03 Scientists find large water system beneath Antarctica’s dry valleys The discovery of groundwater in this area may offer a glimpse into past climactic events on Antarctica, as well as clues about the potential for life on other planets.
Science May 02 Genius and autism may share genetic link, study finds Child prodigies and their autistic family members may share a genetic link, according to findings published online in the April issue of Human Heredity.
Science Apr 25 New species of Costa Rican glass frog bears resemblance to Kermit A new glass frog species that bears an uncanny resemblance to Kermit the Frog was discovered by scientists in Costa Rica, the Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center announced earlier this week.
Nation Apr 19 U.S. seeks to ID remains of ‘unknown’ Pearl Harbor victims The remains of hundreds of unaccounted-for Pearl Harbor service members will be exhumed and analyzed for identification, following a broadening of U.S. military disinterment policy announced by the Department of Defense earlier this week.
World Apr 18 Robot chef coming to a kitchen near you in 2017 An automated kitchen that will create up to 2,000 meals from scratch is slated to go on the market in 2017.
Science Apr 12 A battery that could charge your phone in one minute? Ask Stanford. Scientists at Stanford University say they have developed an ultrafast aluminum battery that can be charged in as little as one minute.
World Apr 12 Nearly half of Spain’s electricity came from renewables last month In March, 47 percent of Spain's electricity came from renewable sources.
World Apr 05 Dutch nursing home offers rent-free housing to students A nursing home in the Netherlands allows university students to live rent-free alongside the elderly residents, as part of a project aimed at warding off the negative effects of aging.