NASA Invites Students for Great Moonbuggy Race
Four decades after the first NASA lunar rover rolled across the surface of the moon, innovative students are preparing to design and build a new generation of wheeled wonders. Registration…
France’s President Sarkozy Honors Actor Redford
Robert Redford received one of France’s most highly esteemed recognitions Thursday in Paris, the emblem of the “Legion d’Honneur,” established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Redford was acknowledged for his…
Only 100,000 Pounds for a Whisky Bottle
Believe it or not. The first bottle of whisky in the world to break the six figure price barrier is just revealed by The Dalmore distillery, which has sold two…
When Readers Rate the Hot Spots
Conde Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, resorts, and car rental agencies worldwide. The awards…
Shell, MIT to Work on Energy Tech Solutions
Shell and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have signed an agreement to invest $25 million in the research and development of high value, sustainable technologies designed to drive innovation…
Why Most Americans Prefer Public Transit
Higher gas prices and convenience are the biggest factors when making public transit decisions, according to a latest survey. Approximately 1 in 4 respondents think the most valuable feature of…