The National Science Foundation watchdog is sending agents to a U.S. research base in Antarctica after a 2022 report raised concerns about sexual misconduct.
Author: Amanda Holpuch
Omer Balva, Israeli Reservist From Maryland, Is Killed Near Lebanon Border
Omer Balva, 22, was among the 360,000 reservists Israel had mobilized. He was near Israel’s northern border when his unit was struck by anti-tank missile fire, the Israeli military said.
Ian Wilmut, Scientist Behind Dolly the Cloned Sheep, Is Dead at 79
He led a project in Scotland that, in 1996, cloned a mammal for the first time, a feat of genetic engineering that shocked the world.
The 1,300-Year Search for the Loch Ness Monster: A Timeline
An expedition to find the creature will take place this weekend in Scotland. Here’s a look at previous attempts.
Mystery Object Is Found on Remote Beach in Western Australia
The authorities said the cylindrical object, which was found about 155 miles north of Perth, did not pose a risk to the public, but they have yet to identify it.
Burger King Thailand’s ‘Real Cheeseburger’: All Cheese, No Meat
The latest fast-food stunt to sweep the internet is the “Real Cheeseburger” from Burger King Thailand, 20 slices of American cheese on a bun with no sauce or meat.
South Korea Changes Age-Counting Method
A South Korea law that went into effect on Wednesday standardized how the government counts ages, instantly making residents one or two years younger.
Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California
Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California.
An Everest Climber Had ‘No Energy, No Oxygen, Nothing.’ A Sherpa Saved Him.
The arduous six-hour rescue in May came during an especially deadly spring climbing season on the world’s highest mountain.
How Hillsong, a Hip Megachurch, Became Entangled in Scandal
A new documentary series explores the history of Hillsong, known for its celebrity congregants and fashionable trappings before being struck by a series of scandals.