Aug 04 2011
Minority Rules: Scientists Find the Tipping Point
If just 10 percent of the population holds an unshakable belief, their belief will be adopted by the majority, a new study says.
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Aug 02 2011
Organized Crime Wiping Out Wildlife
Conservationists believe many of the criminal networks targeting wildlife are also involved in illicit arms and drug smuggling.
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Jul 29 2011
Population to Bulge, But Will Hit Ceiling
Speculation on population numbers raise questions about whether the planet can sustain us all.
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Jul 21 2011
UN Declares Famine in Southern Somalia
12 million people are battling hunger and disease as the worst drought for 60 years grips the region.
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Jun 14 2011
Curb Soot and Smog to Keep Earth Cool, Says UN
Sharply reducing emissions of soot and smog could play a critical role in preventing Earth from overheating.
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May 22 2011
Mozambique Vaccinates to Reduce Measles Deaths
Over the next five days, the African nation will vaccinate 3.6 million children in a bid to reduce measles deaths by 98 percent.
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May 03 2011
‘Nutcracker Man’ Didn’t Crack Nuts
Don't let the name fool you. "Nutcracker Man" preferred salad.
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Apr 07 2011
Massive Undersea Cable Connects Africa
Stretching from London to Africa, the cable is the continent's largest data pipeline.
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Apr 06 2011
Solar Power Brings Night-Time Soccer to Kenya Slum
Solar lighting donated by China-based Yingli Green Energy is helping Nairobian youths play soccer after the sun goes down.
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Apr 04 2011
CEO Shot Female Elephant, Not Bull
A leading elephant researcher says CEO Bob Parsons claim to shooting a "problem" bull was wrong on at least one count.
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