Misc

Dogs may have domesticated humans, not the other way around. This analysis seems like conjecture. It ignores the idea that humans may have adopted abandoned puppies. Everybody loves puppies. And puppies would learn human gestures.

Cardinals investigate corruption before picking new Pope. The plot thickens.

Propagandists are giving NASA credit for the inspiration of a billionaire to fund a manned mission around, not landing on, Mars.

"Unfortunately, the flyby never happened."

That's the key. Crediting NASA is a mistake. People besides NASA can come up with ideas independently.

The newly discovered third ring of the Van Allen Belts is populated by electrons. In other words, it's a band of electric current.

How to deal with culture shock from expatriation.

Investor is building a replica Titanic scheduled to sail in 2016. No matter how bad the economy is then, this is going to make a fortune.