Oct 12 European Union: Key Moments By Larisa Epatko We take a look back at key moments of the European Union, which won the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Continue reading
Oct 10 U.S. Consulate Attack in Benghazi, Libya By Larisa Epatko Terrorists burned down the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing four Americans, on Sept. 11, 2012. The State Department released these photos at a House hearing on the failed security there. Continue reading
Oct 08 Coping with Climate Change: Green Roofs of Chicago By Saskia de Melker As global temperatures rise, cities face the challenge of keeping their infrastructure and residents cool. Chicago is tackling the problem with a green design makeover that includes 369 green roofs covering 5.5 million square feet -- more than any other… Continue reading
Oct 04 Dazzling Colors, Wacky Inventions at the Maker Faire By Jenny Marder Scientists, artists, engineers and builders converged at New York City's 2012 Maker Faire last week to celebrate a playful love of invention. The Maker Faire, a family-focused event, is rooted deeply in science, and holds as part of its key… Continue reading
Oct 04 The Eyes of History 2012 By Online DA "The Eyes of History 2012," a new exhibit at Washington D.C.'s The Newseum, highlights more than 70 award-winning photos by The White House News Photographers Association. The following are the 2011 top political photos featured at the exhibit. Continue reading
Oct 02 Losing the Great Barrier Reef By PBS News Hour The Australian Institute of Marine Science reported that over half of the Great Barrier Reef has been lost due to storms, ocean acidification and a destructive species of starfish called crown of thorns. Here you can see the difference these… Continue reading
Oct 02 Battleground North Carolina: Behind the Scenes By Online DA In Durham, Raleigh and Rocky Mount, N.C., we take you behind the scenes from our reporting on the battleground state. Continue reading
Oct 02 Writers, Photographers, Filmmakers Among 2012 MacArthur Fellows By Tom LeGro Nearly half of this year's MacArthur Fellows come from arts-related fields. Continue reading
Sep 27 Helping Nature Along: Breeding Giant Pandas By Online DA The giant panda is an endangered species, threatened by destruction of their natural habitats and low birth rates. At zoos, like Smithsonian's National Zoo, veterinarians and zoologists attempt to understand the reproductive cycle of these large mammals to prevent their… Continue reading
Sep 26 Zambia’s Food Market Competition By Larisa Epatko Supermarkets are spreading in African countries like Zambia, which provides more outlets for consumers and growers, but also creates competition for some small farmers. Continue reading