The cyclone that thrashed a still-soggy Queensland yesterday has re-energized an ongoing debate Down Under over what Australia can expect from a warmer planet and what the nation – the world’s largest emitter of carbon …
The Web’s Well Goes Dry: IP Addresses Run Out, But More on the Way
The almost holy “Father of the Internet”, Vince Cerf, predicted it was going to happen and low, it did. On Thursday the internet finally ran out of sacred IPv4 addresses.
Mr. Mona Lisa: Did a Male Model Inspire Da Vinci?
Italian researchers believe they’ve solved the mystery of the Mona Lisa model … the she, was a he.
Reality Check: Is the Canadian-U.S. Border A Bigger Threat Than Mexican Border?
While we were worrying about our neighbors down south, we should have been really worrying about those Canucks from the north: it turns out that other border poses a far bigger risk than Mexico.
The Science of Blizzards: The Truth Behind Thundersnow
We have certain expectations in life. Peanut butter is often accompanied by jelly. Cookies should be served with milk. Thunderstorms involve rain, not snow. And blizzards are curiously quiet affairs.
King of the World, Indeed: James Cameron Named Hollywood’s Top Earner
When you’re the creative force behind one of history’s biggest blockbusters, you’re sure to make bank. That’s why James Cameron topped 2010’s list of Hollywood’s highest earners.
A Frigid Texas Super Bowl: No Big Deal For the TV Audience, A Very Big Deal For the Local Economy
There’s nothing worse than media whining about the frigid Super Bowl temperatures in Dallas, simply because reporters are used to trips to Miami and Arizona, and didn’t pack a winter coat. Especially during a week when …
Prison Perks: Mexican Drug Cartel ‘Queen’ Got Botox Behind Bars
Sandra Avila Beltran, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa cartel has been receiving beauty treatments in jail — seems even behind bars a Queen can’t be seen with wrinkles.
The Ultimate Royal Wedding Regift? Will Victoria Beckham Give Kate Middleton Her Own Dresses?
Speculation might be rife over who will design the future Queen of England’s wedding dress but, if we believe reports, Posh & Becks’s wedding gift could be in the same ballpark.
Kicking the Habit: NYC Bans Smoking in Public Spaces
It’s lights out for New York City smokers this summer.
The Day the Music Died: Remembering the Magic of Buddy Holly
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the death of the remarkable singer and songwriter, Buddy Holly.
Publicity Fail: Kenneth Cole Tweets About Cairo to Sell Shoes
Imagine you’re a fashion mogul, looking to make witty comments about current events to promote your brand. Is it too soon to make an Egypt joke?