A History of Pilots Who Purposely Crashed Their Own Planes

Medicine & Technology Mar 29, 2015

A timeline of suicide airplane crashes and their similarities to the Germanwings tragedy.

Alcohol Ads Increased 400% Last 40 Years, But Americans Aren’t Drinking More

Mar 27, 2015

A new study indicates that an increase in alcohol advertising in the last 40 years has not affected alcohol consumption levels in the U.S., suggesting that bans on alcohol advertisement are not effective.

America Getting Smarter: Why Have IQ Scores Risen in the US Over the Last Century?

Mar 26, 2015

A new study suggests that the dramatic increases in Americans' IQ over the past century is due to higher school enrollment rates and, particularly, the shift from memorization-centered activities to problem solving and critical thinking activities in classrooms.

German Co-Pilot Intentionally Crashed Germanwings Plane in the Alps

Mar 26, 2015

Cockpit recorder reveals that Andreas Lubitz intentionally crashed Germanwings flight.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

Mar 26, 2015

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

Increase in Dump Sites Point to Crystal Meth Explosion in US

Mar 26, 2015

Crystal meth usage and manufacturing has grown exponentially, and Calhoun County, Michigan police officers are struggling to keep up.

UK Feminist Convention Does Jazz Hands Instead of Clapping to Fight Anxiety

Mar 26, 2015

The National Union of Students Women's Campaign has outlawed clapping at a UK event. Learn why here.

Scientists Use Twitter to Predict Who Will Fight for ISIS

Mar 26, 2015

A group of computer scientists in Qatar has developed a method for predicting who will become a supporter of the Islamic State through an analysis of tweets.

Woman Sent to Psych Ward for Saying Obama Follows Her on Twitter, Even Though He Really Does

Mar 26, 2015

A woman says she was sedated and locked up in a psych ward for more than a week for claiming that President Obama follows her on Twitter. The problem is ... she was right.

Australian Customs Cover Up Officer’s Cocaine Use After Drug Bust

Mar 24, 2015

In October 2010, the Australian Federal Police made fanfare of the country's largest cocaine seizures, only to find that the case over the drug raid has been riddled with embarrassing revelations for both the police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

Why Economists Still Can't Agree on Whether Deflation is Good or Not

Mar 24, 2015

With consumer prices falling all across the globe, economists are concerned over the possibility of deflation, especially of the bad kind which leads to stagnation and unemployment. A new study, however, indicates that policy makers and economists might be worrying about the wrong thing.

Surrogate Motherhood Equal To Adultery Says Turkish Religious Council

Mar 24, 2015

Turkey's religious leaders come down hard on surrogate motherhood, saying it's equal to adultery.

Apples That Don't Brown and Potatoes That Don't Bruise

Mar 24, 2015

GM Apples and Potatoes Recently Approved

‘Water Man of India’ Takes Prize for Bringing Hope to A Dry Future

Mar 21, 2015

While the Nobel Peace Prize may applaud many great acts of human kindness and perseverance, not every year’s winners are designated as those that feed the masses or even bring essential components of life, such as water, to those in need. In order to applaud these efforts, the Stockholm Water Prize was created as the unofficial “Nobel Prize for water”, and each year it recognizes those fighting in the most impoverished nations for potable water to be brought to masses. This year’s laureate, however, is one for the record books as he alone has brought water to 1,000 villages across northern India.

New Bill Allows Sick Animals to Use Marijuana in Nevada

Mar 23, 2015

Pets in Nevada are luckier than their owners now. A new bill has been introduced by a Nevada senator, which allows pets to use pot.