Science
Climate Sticking Point: Who Cuts And By How Much?
On the final day of the latest round of climate talks, rich and poor nations meeting in Lima, Peru, have yet to agree on the central issue of emissions targets.
Chicago's Orphaned Otter 'Pup 681' Gets A Real Name
The southern sea pup now known as Luna was found on a beach in California in October. She was transferred to the Shedd Aquarium, where a naming contest was held this month.
Community College Programs Can Lead To Big Payoffs — In The Right Fields
A study tracking grads from Washington state's schools found those who completed programs longer than a year had more pay and steadier work — especially in health care, technology and skilled labor.
Football Players Drill Without Helmets To Curb Concussions
The idea, according to a scientist at New Hampshire University, is to teach each player "rugby awareness," so he'll be more likely to keep his head out of harm's way. Helmets off, eyes up.
The Mystery Of The Missing Martins
In Skunk Bear's latest video, join the search for an enormous flock of missing songbirds, and learn some bizarre facts about Shakespeare and Doppler radar along the way.
Unexpected Joint Pain Seen In Test Of Experimental Ebola Vaccine
A major donor has pledged $300 million to distribute an Ebola vaccine in Africa, as soon as one is available. Vaccine development is proceeding, but there have been hiccups.
To Search For A New Supernova, Build A New Camera
Most telescope cameras can only capture a small patch of sky at a time. But a new camera has a much larger field of view, and its backers are hoping for help in deciphering its reams of data.
What Is Torture? Our Beliefs Depend In Part On Who's Doing It.
Researchers are studying how nations and individuals react when they given information that members of their own group have harmed other people, such as through torture. It takes some nimble thinking.
A Crowd Of Scientists Finds A Better Way To Predict Seizures
The winners of an online competition identified electrical patterns in the brain that often precede a seizure. The victors included a mathematician and an engineer, but no doctor.