Different countries have problems with different animals on the roads. In the U.S. it's mostly deer, Canada has a moose hazard (though some areas are sasquatch-heavy as well), the U.K. has cat-detector vans and drivers in Australia mostly have to watch out for kangaroos. That's why trucks from Australia often have an entire jungle gym attached to their front bumpers -- they … [Read more...]
Calm Gunman Strolls Down the Street, Kills 3
An armed man who killed three people in the streets of Colorado Springs on Saturday appeared to be moving "calmly", "like he was walking his dog," according to a witness. The gunman, who hasn't been identified, was killed in a shootout with police. He appeared to "not [be] in any rush," said Matt Abshire. … [Read more...]
Fly These Airlines to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
A study recently released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found a wide range in fuel efficiency for U.S. airlines. Among the 13 biggest airlines, the least efficient, American, used 25 percent more fuel per passenger mile than Alaskan Airlines, the most efficient way to fly. … [Read more...]
Singapore Develops 5 Healthcare Innovations
Thanks to world-class hospitals, an emphasis on public/private partnerships and increased investment in med-tech startups, the world's biotech community has grown accustomed to calling Singapore the "Boston of Asia," an allusion to the North American city's robust medical and engineering sectors. … [Read more...]
2 People Arrested by Vatican in Probe of Leaked Documents
The Vatican said Monday it has arrested a monsignor and a woman in the latest probe of leaks of confidential documents at the Holy See. It said in a statement that the two had been interrogated over the weekend, and that Holy See prosecutors upheld the arrests. … [Read more...]
Health Risks in Astronauts Caused by Even Less CO2 Than Expected
NASA has observed CO2-related health impacts on International Space Station (ISS) astronauts at much lower carbon dioxide levels than expected. In an exclusive interview, Climate Progress spoke to Dr. David J. Alexander of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the lead ISS crew surgeon for atmospherics, who monitors the impact O2, CO2, and other gases have on astronauts. … [Read more...]
Europe’s Response to Migrant Crisis Condemned by Greek Leader Alexis Tsipras
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece railed against Europe’s failed response to the migration crisis on Friday after at least 22 people were reported to have drowned in two separate shipwrecks, the latest in a series of deadly episodes in the Aegean Sea this week. … [Read more...]
U.S. Extradition Request for Polanski Denied by Polish Court
Responding to a U.S. request to turn over film director Roman Polanski to answer charges that he had sex with a minor in 1977, a court in Krakow, Poland, has denied the request. The court held months of hearings over the request; its decision could still be overturned. … [Read more...]