This is scientific Americans 60 second science,I'm Steve Mirskey.Got a minute? I disagree that algebra doesn't do anything for our lives.Evelyn Lamb, math PhD and scientific American writer on the WNYC radio program at the takeaway. She is responding...
Colorado prosecutors have formally charged former doctoral student James Holmes with 142 counts, including murder, attempted murder and position of explosives in connection with the Aurora massacre nearly two weeks ago. Holmes appeared in court today...
Mitt Romney delivered a foreign policy address in Jerusalem today. He is still ** directly criticising President Obama. NPR's Allison Keyes reports the Republican Presidential candidate stressed that all options should be on the table to keep Iran fr...
The London summer Olympics are about to officially begin with the traditional opening ceremony. NPR .. reports the spectacle features thousands of performers and perhaps a bit of controversy. Ten thsousand volunteer performers will sing, dance and ac...
The Olympic torch is passing London landmarks today just ahead tomorrow's ceremonies. Britian's Prince William and his wife Kate welcomed the Olympic torch debarking in palace today. It's also being carried by athletes and charity workers. The torch...
Heady? gunfire from opposition fighters in the Syrian city Aleppo was collected by the Turkish agency Anadolu as fighting enters its 5th day. Opposition activists say fighting raged through the night and many neighborhoods. Syria's commercial hub is...
US tax payers could see a savings of about 48 billion dollars over 11 years as a result of the Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's health care reform law. The congressional budget office says the savings come through changed Medicaid requiremen...
The accused gunman in the Colorado movie theater shooting rampage had his first court appearance today. James Holmes was advised his rights, but prosecutors won't file their full charges against him until next Monday. Colorado Public Radio's Megan Ve...
Residents of the Colorado city of Aurora are coming to gather to grieve for those killed in the deadly rampage at a theater on Friday. President Obama will visit with families of the victims and faith leaders will lead an evening vigil. Colorado Publ...
Police have triggered a controlled explosion at the apartment of James Holmes. He's the man suspected in the mass shooting at the Aurora Colorado movie theater. Police say the apartment is filled with chemicals, explosive material and trip wires. Kir...