He said: “Rise O conqueror of war of miseries, leader of man, free from all impurities; wander forth in this world, O Bhagavan, preach your teaching, there will be persons who will comprehend:" Gotama ...

where the glow of hand-held devices or neon lights illuminated the results as they trickled in. Some prayed. Some rejoiced.

Cities are getting bigger and more energy-intensive every day. This becomes more apparent at night, when bright lights serve as a testament to the energy being consumed by people. Excessive ...

Motion illusions override the eye’s compensatory mechanisms for stabilizing movements. The brain works intensively to process ...

The US presidential election is drawing the world’s attention — and its questions. The quadrennial vote comes with a steep learning curve, as people and media outlets around the globe seek ...

For those looking to explore every corner of the world in style, a 371 day luxury cruise from Explorations by Norwegian, offers an unrivalled adventure across the globe. The epic journey takes ...

Smile Train, the world's largest cleft-focused organization, secured its second GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title in as many ...

Japan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier recently concluded sea trials off California that put Lockheed's F-35B to the test.

The Charleston Literary Festival presented the world premiere of the one-man play 'All the Beauty in the World," which is ...

Podcasts > News > State of the World from NPR From NPR Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State ...

Here’s a look at some of the most stunning architectural libraries around the globe. The Royal Library ... is one of the most famous libraries in the world. Its Long Room, which houses over ...