science and technology
technology
The University of Michigan’s Chancellor’s Response to the Right to Unionize
Op-Ed: As a UC professor, I support the strikers. Our schools shouldn't have let it come to this. "If I have to stand up here and say that I believe in the right of...
entertainment
Roger Federer retires from tennis after three-and-a-half years at the top of the sport
World of sport reacts to Roger Federer's retirement, saying it is not about the loss of his career: 'Wimbledon will still be on TV' Roger Federer retired after three-and-a-half years at the top of...
travel
Novak Djokovic beetle named after world number one tennis player
Serbian scientists name new species of beetle after Novak Djokovic Posted June 6, 2014 Scientists in Serbia have named a new species of beetle after Novak Djokovic, the world number one tennis player who...
sport
Williams retires from tennis after 25 Grand Slam titles
Serena Williams' legendary tennis career likely over after third-round singles' play loss at US Open The US Open, the most-watched tournament on television, has now moved one step closer to a third straight year...
sport
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new management team is a missed opportunity
He used charm, others’ personal tragedies and fake celebrity endorsements. How Christopher LaVoie cast his reality show and reeled in successful entrepreneurs, as well as the “mixed-race” daughter of white parents. How he was...
entertainment
Dominican Sugar Corporation Chairman says US action is unfair
US blocks sugar imports from top Dominican producer over forced labor concerns - source The source of information is the Dominican press agency of El Deber online newspaper. On June 5, the US government...
health
California is the first state to map and monitor its underground aquifers
From the air, scientists map 'fast paths' for recharging California's groundwater aquifers By Michael Winter and Kristian Williams, Reuters A scientist looks at an electric vehicle charging station on Earth Day at The University...
sport
“Ticket to Paradise” is an Oscar contender, and it’s a welcome one.
Review: 'Ticket to Paradise' has Julia Roberts and George Clooney, and that's enough To justify the film's Oscar nomination Oscars: "Ticket to Paradise" was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film along with "Blue Is...
sport
The Met’s New Gallery in Midtown
Costuming ‘The Hours’ at the Met: Vintage Wallpaper and ’90s Calvin Klein 'The Hours' in its new Met-in-New York (Photo: David Levenson) The Met has opened its new exhibition space, a converted school, in...
health
The English: The Gunboys
'The English' wants to critique the blood-soaked Old West. Instead, it revels in it. From the first shot, The English gives us a taste of how these films would play out, as an exuberant...
