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The unprecedented collapse of an ice-shelf in Antarctica could indirectly lead to a significant rise in global sea levels, researchers say. The Larsen B ice shelf covered more than 3,000 square kilometres and was 200 metres thick until its northern p
By David McAlary Washington 28 February 2007 A U.S. spacecraft has taken the closest images of Jupiter since the Galileo probe perished in a programmed dive into the huge planet's atmosphere four years ago. The spacecraft's destination is icy, dista
Economic Confidence Declines in US, Europe Separate reports on U.S. consumer confidence and European economic sentiment added to the volatility in global markets Tuesday. In the U.S., consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 16 months, while t
Chaotic Orbits Could Cause Catastrophic Collision火星真的会撞地球? Isaac Newton said, I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people. He meant that while people can be unpredictable, the planets are just the oppo
By David McAlary Washington 29 March 2006 The Russian Soyuz TMA-8 booster rocket that carried the three-man crew to the international space station A new crew is on its way to the International Space
By Alisha Ryu Nyeri, Kenya 22 May 2006 Jack Githae, herbal doctor, is standing next to a young MUIRI tree at his clinic in Nyeri, Kenya For thousands of years, people living around Mount Kenya in the
Gorbachev's Foreign Policy Changed Map of Europe This month marks the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was the foreign policy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, that contributed to the demise of the Soviet Union. Mi
Chaotic Orbits Could Cause Catastrophic Collision Isaac Newton said, I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people. He meant that while people can be unpredictable, the planets are just the oppositethey glide through sp
By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 02 August 2006 watch Castro Health report For the first time in nearly 48 years, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has relinquished absolute power as president of the communist nation. Castro's faltering health forced the
Fidel Castro retires after 49 years in power 执政四十九年,古巴强人卡斯楚宣布退休 Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro said in a statement on Feb. 19 that he would not return to lead the country as president or commander-in-chief, retir
By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 12 June 2006 watch Iraq After Zarqawi report After the killing of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi last week, U.S. and Iraqi military personnel conducted multiple raids on al-Qaida operations, based on intelligence information ga
By David McAlary Washington 17 July 2006 The U.S. space shuttle Discovery has landed in Florida, ending a resupply and maintenance mission to the International Space Station. Its successful flight means the space agency NASA can finally resume const
By David Gollust Washington 22 December 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday Serbia and Kosovo will never be part of the same country again, and all those concerned should work for a stable outcome in the Balkans based on that re
By Ivana Kuhar Washington, DC 01 February 2007 watch Cuba Transition Lessons As questions continue over Cuban leader Fidel Castro's health, there is a widespread speculation that his communist regime will not survive without him. Many wonder whether
By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 07 December 2006 South Africa is marking the 10th anniversary (Dec. 10) of the signing of its constitution that formalized the demise of apartheid and the beginning of democratic rule. The charter has been described as one
By David McAlary Washington 12 July 2006 Astronaut Mike Fossum (on arm)installs the International Space Station's railcar-like mobile transporter U.S. space shuttle astronauts are on their third spacewalk since Saturday, this time to practice method
Gorbachev's Domestic Reforms Led to End of Soviet Union December marks the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. It was the internal reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, that contributed to the demise of the Soviet Un
By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 18 January 2006 Scientists who study human development have always faced a dilemma. The need to procreate and protect our genetic offspring can be overridden in humans w
Dinosaur Oil Crisis 恐龙灭绝有关石油危机? 恐龙是距今1亿3千万年前地球上爬行动物的总称。它们的种类很多,身体大小、形状、生活习性各不相同,陆地、海洋、空中都是恐龙类爬行动物的活动