News & Features Archive

• July 01 2011

  Getting Hit By Golf Ball Saves Man’s Life

  While watching a golf tournament, Chris Logan was hit in the head by Sean O'Hair's stray ball. It led to an early cancer diagnosis that saved his life. Read More

• June 29 2011

  The Skinny on Global Body Images

  Find out how body image is perceived in different countries around the world. Read More

• June 27 2011

  Inflatable Shark Discovered in the Philippines

  An "inflatable shark" and more than 300 other sea creatures were discovered in a dive off the Philippines. Read More

• June 26 2011

  President Barack Obama Helps 9/11 Teen Payton Wall Meet Justin Bieber

  Payton Wall, a teen whose father was killed on September 11th 2001, got help from President Obama in fulfilling her dream of meeting Justin Beiber. Read More

• June 23 2011

  Seven Evolutionary Leftovers in Your Body

  A look at seven "vestigial organs" that have stayed with us through evolution. Read More

• June 16 2011

  Voytek, the Soldier Bear

  Voytek may sound like an average (G.I.) Joe – but there are a few important distinctions. Voyek was quite a bit hairier than his fellow men. He could sleep for weeks at a time, eat every last bite of whatever sludge was being served at the mess hall – and did we mention he weighed nearly 500 pounds? Read More

• June 14 2011

  Road Trains Could Offer Hands-Free Driving within a Decade

  "Road trains" will allow drivers to sit back and relax as their cars are guided by a lead vehicle. Read More

• May 27 2011

  Insurance Agent Builds 8th Wonder of the World

  The Temples of Damanhur are a series of stunning painted underground rooms and tunnels, as breathtaking as the Sistine Chapel. But their origins may surprise you. Read More

• May 12 2011

  Marine Andrew Linn Survives Impalement

  Andrew Linn, a former Marine, was impaled by a fence pole last year, and survived. Read More

• May 08 2011

  Teen Lui Shi Ching Has Carried Best Friend on Back for Eight Years

  Because his best friend Lu Shao has a disability that makes it difficult to walk, Lui Shi Ching has carried him to and from school every day for eight years. Read More

• April 06 2011

  Bananas Are the Key to Greener Cars

  Fruits like bananas and pineapples can be used to develop nanocellulose plastics, which can create lightweight, fuel-efficient cars. Read More

• April 05 2011

  Couple Survives Six Natural Disasters On Honeymoon

  Stefan and Erika Svanstrom took a worldwide honeymoon -- and came face to face with the worst of what nature has to offer. Read More

• March 31 2011

  Lotto Winner Mike Barth Wins $28.9 Million for Being Nice

  Mike Barth didn't make a fuss when someone cut in front of him to buy a lotto ticket -- and now, he's almost $29 million richer as a result. Read More

• March 27 2011

  College Student Uses Tech Skills to Track Down Computer Thief

  College student Mark Bao used tech savvy to track down the thief who stole his laptop. Read More

• March 06 2011

  Meet Roadrunner, the Long-Distance Running Cat

  A personal trainer, Michael Greenblatt, adopted a cat after she started tagging along on his daily runs. Now she's a pro. Read More

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