Satellites Help Explain Zebra Migration 卫星帮助解释斑马的迁徙 Every year, zebras in Botswana begin a 580-kilometer migration looking for food. Even though its an annual event, researchers only had a general idea when it would start and th...
Stalin Statue Roils Georgia 60 Years After Dictators Death斯大林家乡格鲁吉亚将重新竖立斯大林雕像 GORI, GEORGIA This year marks the 60th anniversary of the death of Georgias most famous - or infamous - son, Josef Stalin. A missing b...
Eurozone Emerges From Recession欧元区走出衰退 LONDON The eurozone has finally emerged from 18 months of recession - posting positive growth after unexpectedly strong consumer spending in the currency blocs core economies. Analysts are warning,...
US Drug-Sentencing Policy Shake-up Sparks Debate 美国药品量刑政策引发争论 WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder's recent announcement that the Justice Department will no longer pursue mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent...
Concerns Over Surveillance Cloud Kerry Visit to Colombia, Brazil 侦测项目的阴云笼罩克里南美之行 STATE DEPARTMENT John Kerry made his first trip to South America as U.S. Secretary of State this week. His goal was to boost ties while he...
Addressing Poaching as Terrorism Theres an expanding front on the war against terrorism. The U-S recently launched a 10-million dollar initiative to help combat animal poaching in Africa. Money from the illegal trade in animal products may be support...
Scientists Renew Effort Looking for Intelligent Alien Life 科学家们重新努力寻找外星智慧生命 After the 1982 megahit E.T. the Extraterrestrial, the search for alien intelligent life was much in focus. And although no evidence has yet be...
NASA Readies Hurricane Investigation Mission GREENBELT, MARYLAND The U.S.-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says this Atlantic hurricane season will likely be even more active than usual. And, as we head into peak hurricane season...
Russia's Anti-Gay Law Sparks Backlash 俄罗斯反同性恋法案引发激烈反应 Russia will host the Winter Olympics in Sochi six months from now, the World Cup in 2018 and is bidding for the World Expo in 2020. But a new law banning expressions...
Natural Gas, Environmental Regulations Hurt US Coal Regions 天然气的使用伤害了美国煤炭产区的利益 洛根,西弗吉尼亚州许多发电厂在美国使用的是天然气代替煤发电,减少二氧化碳的排放量。虽然这可能是...
