The Lingering Effects of Fukushima on Fish
Nearly five years have passed since an earthquake and tsunami in Japan killed 16,000 people and caused nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. New …
West Virginia Is Looking for the Descendants of Civil War Veterans Who Never Claimed Their Medals
This week holds two major Civil War anniversaries: America’s deadliest war started on April 12, 1861, when Southerners who seceded from the Union fired shots …
The Legend of Robin Hood Is Centuries Old—But the Way We Tell His Story Has Changed
History Today This post is in partnership with History Today. The article below was originally published at History Today. The end of 2018 saw the …
Middle East Sets New Temperature Record, and It’s Blistering
Temperatures Thursday reached an incredible 54°C (129.2°F) in Mitribah, Kuwait, setting the record for the warmest temperature ever recorded outside of California’s Death Valley, according …
A Century After a Massacre in India During British Colonial Rule, the U.K. Faces Demands for an Apology
Standing right next to a bullet-ridden red brick wall in the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial in the north Indian city of Amritsar is a signboard with …
Climate Change Could Turn Britain Into a Major Wine Producer
Oenophiles of the future could find themselves heading to the balmy terroir of the United Kingdom to sample the latest fine wines. Warmer temperatures in …
Americans are Becoming Shorter Compared to Other Nationalities
Americans have, on average, become shorter, compared to their peers around the globe, a new study has found. In 1914, American men ranked third tallest …
When Does Winter Start? It Depends What You Mean by ‘Winter’
Brrrreaking news: In 2016, the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is Wednesday. The season will begin at 10:44 UTC or 5:44 a.m. …
The Brightest Comet of the Year Is Visible This Weekend. Here’s Where to See It
The brightest comet of 2018 will streak past Earth right after the peak of the Geminid meteor shower. Comet 46P/Wirtanen will be closest to Earth …
4 Fascinating Ways the World Celebrates the Summer Solstice
Thousands of sun worshipers across the world Wednesday will celebrate the summer solstice with centuries-old rituals that include burning effigies and leaping over bonfires, as …