Regional Government OKs Restart Of Japanese Nuclear Plant
Japan shut down all of its nuclear reactors after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in 2011. This plant could be the first to restart.
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Why Jerusalem's Real Estate Market Is Part Of The Mideast Conflict
Israeli Jews seek to increase their numbers in East Jerusalem by buying homes from Palestinians. It's an extremely sensitive topic, and some Palestinians say they are tricked into selling.
Catalonia's President Makes His Case For Independence From Spain
Catalonia's President Artur Mas is seen as a savvy leader who has appealed far beyond his home borders for Catalan independence. But Spain says there's no way it will cut Catalonia free.
Security Agents Often Miss When Passports Don't Match Faces
The people checking travelers' passports aren't great at catching fake or stolen documents. One solution might be to screen the screeners and only hire those with a talent for recognizing faces.
Why Your Brain Wants To Help One Child In Need — But Not Millions
Donations to fight Ebola are lower than expected. One psychologist thinks the reason may be the impact of hopelessness. A really big problem makes people less likely to give.
If You Think You'll Never See A Poem About Malaria, You're Wrong
In a new collection, a mixed martial arts fighter-turned-poet exposes the social and medical challenges caused by malaria in Bangkok, Thailand.
You're Growing Older ... Is Your Life Getting Better Or Worse?
After a middle-aged slump, most folks in the U.S. and other wealthy countries report greater happiness. But in less well-off nations, people report a sharp, never-ending decline in satisfaction.
From Blue Bleach To Hazmat Hacks, Students Take On Ebola Challenges
College students excel at thinking creatively under pressure. Now they're designing tools to confront the challenges of Ebola, including friendlier-looking protective gear and diagnostic aids.
A Veteran AIDS Activist Has Déjà Vu From Ebola Panic
Activist Gregg Gonsalves issues a call to action in an essay in this week's New England Journal of Medicine: "Panic, Paranoia, and Public Health — The AIDS Epidemic's Lessons for Ebola."
New Generation Of Catalonian Separatists Looks To Future, Not Past
The call for Catalan independence was long led by those who suffered under Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. Younger Catalans are now championing the cause.