Japan will soon release Fukushima radioactive water into the ocean. How worried should we be?
Japan will soon begin releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog for a controversial plan that comes 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown.
2023-07-05 11:23
The Forgotten Fifth Line of the “Something Old, Something New” Bridal Poem
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and something else, too?
2023-07-05 05:17
The Scientific Reason You Should Microwave Popcorn With “This Side Up”
Microwave popcorn bags are often covered in words—here’s why you should pay attention to “This Side Up.”
2023-07-05 03:28
Lay vs. Lie: When to Use Each
The ‘laying vs. lying’ situation is tricky—but direct objects can help.
2023-07-04 21:24
China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives
The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.
2023-07-04 19:19
China just played a trump card in the chip war. Are more export curbs coming?
A trade war between China and the United States over the future of semiconductors is escalating.
2023-07-04 18:21
Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty
Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.
2023-07-04 05:54
Why Do Cats Lick Tape and Plastic?
Your cat's weird snacking habits may be related to compulsive behavior condition—or they might just like the crinkly sound.
2023-07-03 21:17
Explainer: The Fed's rate policy path, and what the data says
U.S. central bankers have signaled they are likely to resume their interest-rate hike campaign after holding rates steady
2023-07-01 00:53
Protests are sweeping France. Here's what you need to know
France has been rocked by a wave of protests after a 17-year-old youth was shot by police near Paris Tuesday, sparking a ban on demonstrations in some cities, travel warnings and reigniting a debate on overpolicing in marginalized communities.
2023-07-01 00:45
What Exactly Is Canada Day?
Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.
2023-06-29 23:22
How the Rainbow Flag Became Associated With LGBTQ+ Rights
How the rainbow became specifically associated with LGBTQ+ rights goes back to San Francisco in the late 1970s, and to one artist in particular.
2023-06-29 21:48