Nov 23 Are the Earth's poles about to flip? Rendering of the Earth's magnetic field. Credit: ESA/ATG Medialab Three European satellites launched Friday on a mission to study why the magnetic field surrounding Earth appears to be weakening. The four-year study by the European Space Agency will… Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch Is foreign journalism under threat in China? Recent events have raised questions about the freedom of the foreign press in China. Continue watching
Nov 23 #FCC The FCC might be ready to permit cellphone calls in flight. But what about the airlines? http://t.co/TiH8W6Aox2 -CJ— The Associated Press (@AP) November 23, 2013… Continue reading
Nov 23 What we're watching Saturday Iranian flag at (IAEA) in Vienna. Photo credit: DIETER NAGL/AFP/GettyImages. Good morning. Here are some of the top stories we'll be keeping an eye on throughout the day. Iran - Nuclear Secretary of State Kerry has joined the talks… Continue reading
Nov 22 Central African Republic suffering "the worst crisis most people have never heard of" *Snapshot from a rebel camp circa 2007 in the north-eastern Central African Republic. Photo By Flickr user hdptcar* The Central African Republic has declared a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. late Friday in response… Continue reading
Nov 22 Wind energy company to pay $1 million for eagle deaths Photo by Flickr user Jeff Babbitt In a settlement announced Friday, wind power company Duke Energy Corp. will pay $1 million for killing 14 golden eagles and 149 other birds at two Wyoming wind farms, the Associated… Continue reading
Nov 22 Could this be the world's oldest wine cellar? George Washington University alumnus Zach Dunseth removes dirt and debris from ancient wine jars while excavating the ruins of a 75-acre site in Israel that dates back to approximately 1700 B.C. Photo by Eric H. Cline/George Washington University Researchers announced… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch JFK's life, legacy and leadership honored on 50th anniversary of his final day JFK's life, legacy and leadership honored on 50th anniversary of his final day… Continue watching
Nov 22 On JFK anniversary, Obama says he feels safe with Secret Service Commuters reading of John F. Kennedy's assassination, Nov. 22, 1963. Photo by Carl Mydans/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images With Friday marking 50 years after former President John F. Kennedy's assassination, President Barack Obama says he doesn't spend too much time… Continue reading
Nov 22 Are you locavore enough to take the 100-mile Thanksgiving challenge? Is it possible to have a Thanksgiving meal prepared with only ingredients from within 100-miles? Yes, says this turkey that lives 120 miles from your house. Photo by Flickr user BBM Explorer Depending on where you sit down for your… Continue reading