“It’s like putting the Statue of Liberty in Omaha.”
— TED POE, a Texas U.S. Representative, discussing the frustration in Houston over cities such as New York being awarded a retired NASA shuttle and not Houston, home to …
Science
Sleepless in Space: How Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Had a Cosmic Encounter
Once upon a time, there was an asteroid called 12818 and one named 8353.
Thank Hurricane Irene for Brilliant Fall Foliage in Northeast
Amidst the destruction wrought by Hurricane Irene, there is a small silver lining: New England states can expect particularly lovely colors as their leaves change this autumn.
Study: Almost All of America’s Favorite Songs Are About Sex
Surprise, surprise. A study shows that Americans like their music sexy.
Scientists Back Up Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein Moon’ Claim
Even back in the 19th century, people wanted to know how authors got their ideas. Except, back then, not everyone believed the answers.
The X-(Chromosome) Factor: Women Truly Are the Tougher Sex, Study Finds
Women are often regarded as the fairer sex, full of sugar and spice and, of course, everything nice. But new research suggests that women are not only tougher than men (as if there was any doubt), but are also hard-wired to …
Surprising Siblings: Black and White Brothers Are Actually Twins
Two brothers, both alike in heritage, but as different as black and white. Ebony and ivory. Night and day. You get it. If one thing’s clear about 18-year-old British twins James and Daniel Kelly, it’s that they never get confused …
Lunch Links for September 23: The Times They Are a-Changin’
From astonishing scientific revelations to a social media site’s new look, today’s links help you deal with a world in turmoil.
Reading While Eating for September 22: Alternative Perspectives
Today’s lunch links give you a taste of the other side whether it’s unimaginable opinions or insight into how unemployed Americans live.
Satellite Falling to Earth? NASA Scientist Puts It Into Perspective
Every satellite falls back toward earth. But when it’s a giant, 12,500-pound version (about the size of an average elephant), expected to hit somewhere on earth between Thursday and Saturday, people take notice.
The World’s Largest Sperm Bank Is Turning Down Redheads
The plight of the redhead continues. Cryos International in Denmark, the largest sperm bank in the world, has stopped accepting sperm from flame-haired would-be donors.
Up Your Romantic Ante with the World’s First ‘Blue’ Roses
Just when roses were starting to get a bit predictable and cliché, the unattainable has become a reality: the blue rose.
