Actress Daniela Kolářová receives the Herc's Mission Award, while singer Daniela Mercury is celebrated in Salvador's free axé parades alongside Saulo and Ivete. Read more...

Malaysia faces a dual challenge: the highest rate of personal data leaks in Asia and a massive e-waste problem, with enough electronic waste to nearly fill the Petronas Twin Towers. Read more...

Carnival celebrations bring joy and solidarity, from noise attenuators for sensitive individuals to samba school tributes in Rio. Plus, a literary take on the festival's democratic spirit. Read more...

Daniela Mercury and Tony Salles had a public disagreement during the Salvador Carnival, while the history of the electric trios that define the event is also highlighted. Read more...

This week in science: Learn about the alarming decline of butterfly populations in America and the rare opportunity to spot Mercury in the evening sky. Plus, a look at the polar vortex collapse. Read more...

From planetary parades visible in the UK to winter weather advisories in Lake Tahoe and the promise of spring, nature offers a beautiful display. Get ready for celestial events and seasonal changes! Read more...

From Antioch's search for a new police chief to a VTA union strike and San Jose arrests, the Bay Area faces challenges in crime, policing, and political discourse. Read more...

Discover the story of Ham, the chimpanzee who played a crucial role in the early days of space exploration, and the sacrifices made in the name of progress. Read more...

Illegal mining in the Venezuelan Amazon is causing environmental devastation and displacement. A coordinated response is crucial to protect this vital region. Plus, Jeff Bezos shifts the Washington Post's editorial stance. Read more...

Recent discoveries include a possible planetary orbit shift, a unique ultra-hot Neptune atmosphere, the return of Sunita Williams, and a planetary alignment illusion. Read more...

Get ready for a celestial treat! Seven planets will align in a rare planetary parade visible on February 28, 2025. But some claims about a perfect alignment aren't quite right... Read more...