One Machine To Rule Them All: 3D Printing With German Precision
Why does 3D printing get all the love? Probably because it evokes visions of Star Trek’s famous replicator. Back here in the humble 21st century, however, it’s just one of…
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Destruction of Antiquities by ISIS Militants Is Denounced
The limestone sculptures, statues and reliefs smashed by militants in northern Iraq provided valuable historical insights into kingdoms that flourished thousands of years ago and were crucial in the formation…
Gayle force: Cricket World Cup record smashed by West Indies’ big hitter
The big hitter reached his double century off just 138 balls in a Pool B match defeating Zimbabwe by 77 runs in Canberra, Australia. Gayle’s knock of 215 off 147…
Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein: ‘There’s no place for pure capitalism’
Not every year can be a banner year: China’s economy is clearly going through some growing pains. Last year the country’s economy grew at 7.4%, its slowest pace in 24…
Here’s Why Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity Is Absolutely ‘Perfect’ (PODCAST)
A century has passed since Albert Einstein published his seminal paper on general relativity, and scientists are still using this iconic theory to explain the world. To Dr. Pedro G….
Meet The Mystery Man Behind SNL’s Cue Cards
NBC’s Joelle Garguilo reports on “Cue Card Wally,” the man who has been in about every “Saturday Night Live” sketch for the past quarter of a century – you’ve just…
The disconnect between diplomacy, reality in Ukraine
“It is a life or death moment for us,” one Ukrainian MP told a senior western diplomat. Ukraine is at war. It’s not a 21st century, media-driven war — or…
102-Year-Old Golfer’s Secret To a Happy Life Is Much Simpler Than Hitting A Hole-In-One
This woman has been around for more than a century and can tell you a thing or two about being happy. In a video uploaded to Vimeo, 102-year-old Ida Pieracci,…
‘American Sniper’ Sets Super Bowl Weekend Record
“American Sniper” shot down another box-office record: Its $31.9 million is the biggest Super Bowl weekend gross ever. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Clint Eastwood film narrowly surpassed the…
One killed, 2 injured on set of Martin Scorsese’s movie ‘Silence’
Scorsese’s new feature, “Silence,” tells the story of two Jesuit priests in 17th century Japan and the travails of Japanese Christians at the time, according to IMDb. – CNN’s Chieu…
Rising Ocean Temperatures May Trigger Big Change In Sea Turtle Behavior
Warmer oceans will put the chill on sea turtle behavior, causing the endangered animals to stop basking on beaches within the next century. – Sounds like a sea change for…
‘American Sniper’ Dominates The Weekend Box Office Again
“American Sniper” hit the mark with moviegoers again. The military drama starring Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle topped the box office for a second weekend in a…
CNNGo in Hokkaido: Snow, onsen and 300+ beers
This month CNNGo starts in the capital city Sapporo, where we’ll see the snow-covered sculptural beauty of Moerenuma Park, then take in the best food and views in town. We’ll…
Beauty in death: The men who’ve turned taxidermy into strangely beguiling art
Being a professional fine-art taxidermist, it’s obvious what category he places himself. “I know it’s hard to believe, but the presence of death has nothing to do with it for…