Propeller Planes Come Back Amid High Fuel Prices
Record-high fuel prices have hammered airlines, forcing executives to eliminate flights, cut back on unprofitable routes and make passengers pay …
Despite Protection Efforts, Rhino Poaching Soars
Just a few years ago, rhino poaching appeared to be more or less under control. Shootings were relatively rare, and …
A Short Fuse For Fusion As Ignition Misses Deadline
The National Ignition Facility in Livermore, Calif., has been called a modern-day moonshot, a project of “revolutionary science,” and “the …
In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is counting on voters who see things his way to give him …
Flame Retardants From Furniture Found In Household Dust
Sofas and other cushy furniture often contain chemicals intended to reduce the risk of fire. But those chemicals may pose …
Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
Determined not to be excluded from the post-election bipartisan talk of passing immigration legislation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Wednesday …
Marion Cotillard, Diving Deep In ‘Rust And Bone’
The latest film for Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard, Rust and Bone, is a French art film about two broken individuals …
No Simple Recipe For Weighing Food Waste At Mario Batali’s Lupa
Every year, restaurants throw away as much as 10 percent of the food they buy, as we reported yesterday, yet …
The Middle East: A Web Of ‘Topsy-Turvy’ Alliances
Writing for the New York Review of Books at the beginning of November, Robert Malley, the program director for the …
Syrian Rebels Claim They Shot Down Fighter Jet With A Missile
Syrian rebels claim they shot down a MiG fighter jet not far from the Syrian-Turkish border on Wednesday. Along with …
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