13 Aircraft Mysteriously Disappear from Radar
In two separate incidents, a total of 13 aircraft mysteriously disappeared from radar across Austria and its neighboring countries in what the nation's flight safety monitor calls an "...
Daniel D. Snyder
STUDY: Protein Is Key to Avoiding Stroke
A recently concluded study has determined that protein may well be the key to drastically reducing your risk of stroke. Just 20 grams per day of chicken or fish could reduce the risk of stroke by up...
D.C. Proposes Tax on Gyms, Yoga Studios
A new tax proposal in Washington, D.C., has yoga instructors and gym owners sweating bullets in a bad way. The city is looking to implement a 5.75 percent sales tax on all health club services,...
WWII Vets to Parachute into Normandy Again
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin, age 93, originally parachuted into Normandy, France, 70 years ago as part of the Allied invasion of Europe. Now he's going to try it again, hopefully with less...
Brewers to Release Marijuana-Infused Coffee
A coffee brewer in Washington state is planning to release a cannabis-infused cold-brew coffee beverage called Legal. The new product, a creation of Mirth Provisions, contains about 20 mg of THC, the...
Hawk Knocks Woman Out Cold in Her Driveway
The residents of Forest Hills, Pennsylvania, are keeping one eye on the skies after a local resident was knocked unconscious by an especially aggressive neighborhood hawk. Eileen Bridge was washing...
Cali Pot Farms Draining Forests Dry
When California legalized growing marijuana for medical purposes and personal use, it seemed like the good times were ready to roll indefinitely. But now, dispute over the environmental impact of...
Robot Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt
The three-kilogram Raptor is bipedal; its two legs are constructed from a lightweight composite material. It also has a tail that allows it to remain stable as it runs and navigates obstacles.
Rap Song Fights Ebola
The song's lyrics are aimed at advising West African residents about proper procedure for avoiding the virus and dealing with the affixed. "Don't touch your friend," they sing. "Don'...
Google Unveils Self-Driving Car
Google has unveiled what it hopes will one day become the standard in automotive travel: a fully autonomous self-driving car. The sleek, gray podlike car—still just a prototype—has no...
Drink Diet Soda, Lose Weight?
A new study soon to be published in the June issue of Obesity claims to have definitively proven that diet beverages do in fact help people lose weight.
America Goes Wild for Brave Mama Bear
A brave mama bear took America by storm, making the rounds on the Today show and ABC, among others, after video emerged of the bear rescuing her cub from the perils of a human highway.
Man Smuggles Exotic Eggs in His Pants
A Czech man has been arrested in Australia after being caught smuggling 16 exotic bird eggs inside his pants. The unnamed 39-year-old was clearing customs at the Sydney airport when he was pulled...
Texas Towns Face Water Shortage
Rain has been rare in Texas for years now, but for some communities the need for water is growing urgent. Thirty-four Texas communities, mostly in the northern part of the state, currently have fewer...
Coffee Rust Threatens to Send Prices Sky-High
Along with gasoline, reasonable coffee prices are one of the essential stabilizing forces in both our economy and mental well-being. That's what makes the fungus known as coffee rust, a blight that...
