How embarrassing for Massachusetts.

Hurrah for research that has a great sense of humor. Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow - the classic question from Monty Python has been answered. What is the capital of Assyria is thrown in for good measure.

Extremophiles - microbes that can thrive in super-hostile environments.

Oldest fish in captivity turns 65. Ian, you stay away from this one!

Thanksgiving is close and the turkeys are striking back this year.

Please turn your cell phone off at funerals, especially if you are the person being buried.

Barrow, Alaska says farewell to the sun until next year.