Germanwings Plane Crash: A History of Pilots Who Purposely Crashed Their Own Planes

POLICY 03.29.2015 21:39 PM

A timeline of suicide airplane crashes and their similarities to the Germanwings tragedy. Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had an unspecified illness that he tried to hide from his employers, the authorities said Friday.

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

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

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?

03.26.2015 23:41 PM

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

03.26.2015 18:36 PM

Cockpit recorder reveals that Andreas Lubitz intentionally crashed Germanwings flight. Reports of the Germanwings plane crashing in the Alps have been top stories on most news agencies' lists for several days.

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

03.26.2015 18:35 PM

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

03.26.2015 17:32 PM

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

03.26.2015 17:28 PM

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

03.26.2015 16:55 PM

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

03.26.2015 16:34 PM

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

03.24.2015 19:40 PM

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

03.24.2015 19:32 PM

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

03.24.2015 12:35 PM

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

Genetically Modified Food: GM Apples That Don't Brown and Potatoes That Don't Bruise

03.24.2015 12:06 PM

GM Apples and Potatoes Recently Approved Genetically modified organisms are an extremely controversial issue, despite the majority of scientific bodies stating they are generally safe to consume.

New Bill Allows Sick Animals to Use Marijuana in Nevada

03.23.2015 12:19 PM

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.

Florida Official Suspended for Using the Term "Climate Change"

03.23.2015 12:18 PM

News about Bart Bibler suspended for using term "climate change" in Florida. Bart Bibler, an employee at environmental protection department, Florida, was suspended for using the words "climate change".