An ad agency in Colombia has created pro bono TV commercials in an effort to convince guerrilla rebels to disband—and it seems to be working. More »
The new Tele Scouter glasses could make overseas trips easier by instantly translating words and broadcasting them into your retinas. More »
According to a recent study, being in a clean-smelling environment can put everyone on their best behavior. More »
The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. More »
Long before the Heene family's hoax, one little boy really did get stuck dangling from a flying hot air balloon—and lived to tell about it. More »
At the age of two, Oscar Wrigley tested off the IQ charts, putting him into Einstein-level territory. More »
The Ig Nobel Awards ceremony, held each October, spotlights some of the silliest scientific developments of the year. More »
In London, keep a lookout for "putpockets": instead of stealing your cash, they'll slip you a little extra. More »
Recently, a pair of furniture movers in Maine discovered that they are long-lost brothers. More »
In Italy, if you find yourself in trouble at the beach, a four-legged lifeguard might just give you a helping paw. More »
A new medical development inspired by an aquatic worm could replace the need for metal plates and screws in setting some types of broken bones. More »
Chris Stewart was almost decapitated two years ago in a horrific racing crash, but now he's back behind the wheel. More »
Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. More »
The Swiss chocolate company Callebaut has invented a non-melting, low-calorie chocolate bar: in other words, the perfect treat. More »