Google Co-Founder on Pulling out of China: ‘It Was a Real Step Backward’
Last week, Google announced it would withdraw its Chinese operations from Beijing and instead serve the market from freer Hong Kong. The Internet giant’s co-founder, …
Stories
Saving Moon Trash: Urine Containers, ‘Space Boots’ and Artifacts Aren’t Just Junk, Argue Archaeologists
California has named the remains of the Apollo 11 mission a state historical resource — to the delight of the young profession of space archaeologists. …
Tribulations at Toyota: The Search for the Gas Pedal Flaw
Toyota has recalled millions of vehicles due to reports of sticking gas pedals and unintended acceleration. But finding out exactly what causes the problem has …
Modern Day Flintstones: A Stone Age Subculture Takes Shape
A modern-day Stone Age subculture is developing in the United States, where wannabe cavemen mimic their distant ancestors. They eat lots of meat, bathe in …
Chaos in the Doctor’s Office: Panic in Germany as Swine Flu Spreads
Fear of swine flu is running rampant in Germany as the number of reported cases — and deaths — continues to grow. Doctors’ offices are …
SPIEGEL Interview with Al Gore: ‘I Am Optimistic’
In a SPIEGEL interview, former US vice president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore, 61, discusses Barack Obama’s environmental policies, the endless push by …
Grow Your Own Skyscraper
Three young German architects are designing structures made completely out of living trees, including a pavilion for concerts in downtown Stuttgart. But designing the ultimate …
Cloned Meat Soon to Hit European Supermarkets
Cattle cloning has long been standard practice in the United States. Now EU agriculture ministers have decided that cloned meat and milk should be allowed …