Most ancient human DNA is gathered from bones or teeth. Since the human fossil record is very limited, scientists have been exploring new sources for DNA. They found successful human DNA samples from dust on a cave floor. The samples…
The longest game in NHL history lasted almost 180 minutes. That's small potatoes to Mike Lesakowski and his 39 teammates, who played a game that lasted 251 hours. The marathon game set the record for longest continuous hockey game according…
Google is fine tuning its virtual and augmented reality software to move toward a future where the virtual and real worlds blur. The tech company is calling this immersive computing. Imagine you need to find a very specific bolt at…
Despite not winning a championship in over 20 years, the Dallas Cowboys were once again named the most valuable sports team in the world. According to Forbes magazine, America's Team is worth $4.2 billion, besting baseball's New York Yankees who…
The iconic Gateway Arch opened in St. Louis in the 1960s, and at 630 feet (192 m) tall the structure has become an iconic landmark in the United States. However, the Arch didn't live up to all of the expectations…
Robinson Cano's ninth-inning solo home run broke a 1-1 tie and sent the American League to victory in the 88th All-Star Game. The win established another tie, as it was the 43rd all-time for the AL, tying the all-time series…
Stephen Curry didn't hold the NBA's record contract for long. Just a few days after Curry signed his $201 million dollar deal, James Harden inked a contract extension of nearly $230 million. Harden's reward comes on the heels of the…
From July 14 to 16, 2017, people gathered in Seneca Falls, New York, to celebrate Convention Days. This weekend marked the 100th anniversary of when women were granted the right to vote in New York State. The celebration was held…
Libby Holden and her family were sorting through items that belonged to her grandmother when they found a Lakota oral history document. According to a note on the front page, Holden's great-grandmother typed this document in 1910 to record oral…
Reconstruction is a complicated—and controversial—period in US history. Recently, the National Parks Service release a theme study. Based on the work of experts, this study helps the public discover untold stories and unheard voices from this time of turmoil just…