A zoo in the freezing steppes of Kazakhstan is giving its monkeys red wine to ward off winter colds, its chief animal specialist told AFP on Friday.
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The rising threat of radon
? Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions demand our attention, but not all subterranean killers announce themselves so boisterously.
The Power of the Underdog: Without One, the Super Bowl Is Less Fun
For the first time in memory, I’m having trouble making myself care about the Super Bowl. It has the potential to be a great game, yet I’m already sick of hearing commenters dissect how the Giants’ vaunted pass rush will match up against golden boy Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. I haven’t made it through an episode of SportsCenter all week.
A City Education: A Positive School Environment Can Keep Students Motivated
In our A City Education series, two City Year corps members share their experiences working as tutors and mentors in schools in hopes of closing the achievement gap and ending the dropout crisis. In high school, the back wall of my French classroom was painted with a Paris scene prominently featuring the Eiffel Tower. Instead of a blank wall, I saw a place I wanted to visit.
GOOD Citizenship Task 4: Make a List of Issues You’re Passionate About #30DaysofGOOD
Things are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn't agree more.
Switzerland-based Catecar extended-range vehicle is tested in Geneva
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid A Switzerland-based company is testing an extended-range plug-in mini-vehicle that it says gets more than 200 miles per gallon and has a single-tank range of more than 300 miles, according to website TechnologicVehicles.com. The company, Catecar , tested a prototype of the vehicle at the Geneva Airport this week
What Really Helps Community College Students Succeed?
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for the nation’s community colleges to educate the workforce of the future.
Straight Talk: We Don’t Know Anything About Heterosexuality
? In centuries past, it was not uncommon for adults of the same sex to share a bed. It was a way to keep warm, save money, and maximize quality time between friends.
GOOD Citizenship Task 3: Learn About Your Local Representatives and Political Issues #30DaysofGOOD
Things are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn't agree more. That's why we do The GOOD 30-Day Challenge ?( #30DaysofGOOD ), a monthly attempt to live better. Our challenge for February?
Watch: Porcupine picks Super Bowl winner
The Patriots may be a slight favorite in Sunday's Super Bowl, but that's not stopping one prominent Dallas fan from defiantly picking his Cowboys' archrival Giants.