Tough Words From Pope Francis: 8 Great Quotes From His U.N. Speech
When it comes to global health and development, the pontiff made it plain as day: We are all to blame for earth's problems.
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In Campaign To Prevent Ebola, A Vaccine For Apes Could Save Humans, Too
After the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, University of Cambridge researcher Peter Walsh has been developing an Ebola vaccine for wild apes, hoping to stop transmission of the deadly virus to humans.
U.N. Dreams Big: 17 Huge New Goals To Build A Better World
And there are just 15 years to accomplish them. Here's a rundown of the 17 aims, which include ending poverty, hunger and AIDS, fixing the environment and giving everyone access to green space.
Sunday's Lunar Eclipse Has Got It All
The total lunar eclipse, visible in the U.S. Sunday night, is the first since 1982 that's also a supermoon as well as a blood moon.
FDA Advisers Call For More Safety Data On Essure Sterilization Device
The Food and Drug Administration approved Essure for sale in 2002. But with health complaints on the rise from women using the device, the agency's expert panel now urges more study on complications.
A World Without Humans Looks A Lot Like A Rat Race
In this scientific "thought experiment" from the podcast The Adaptors, humans have gone extinct and rats take over. What makes rodents so well-positioned to take over the world?
Why Nonstop Travel In Personal Pods Has Yet To Take Off
Personal rapid transit was supposed to be the future of public transport: lightweight pods on elevated tracks, on-demand destinations. But funding issues make cities reluctant to change course.
Syrian Civil War Prompts First Withdrawal From Doomsday Seed Vault In The Arctic
Researchers in the Middle East have requested the first-ever withdrawal from the "final backup" seed bank because of destruction caused by the Syrian civil war.
Volkswagen CEO Resigns Amid Emissions Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn abruptly resigned Wednesday, a few days after the company admitted it had rigged its diesel engine cars to pass emissions tests. The company faces multiple investigations and possibly billions of dollars in fines.
Hidden Brain: How Miscommunications Happen
Most people assume they will be better understood by close friends or their partners than by strangers. Most people are wrong.