A massive tsunami hits the coastal areas of Iwanuma, Miyagi prefecture on Friday, March 11. A massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan, setting off a 23-foot wave along parts of the country’s coastline. There were several strong aftershocks. Read More →
25. Kyoto University, Japan Kyoto University rated as 25th best university in World University Rankings. Founded in 1897, Kyoto University has deeply considered its traditions of liberal and academic freedom, educating many. We continue to actively maintain these principles, which are the foundation...
The 2010 Pakistan floods began in July 2010 after heavy monsoon rains affected the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, lower Punjab as well as parts of Balochistan. It is estimated that two thousand people along with close to a million homes have perished so far. The United Nations estimates over 20 million...
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst oil and environment disaster in U.S. history. Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is heartbreaking to witness and so many of us are overwhelmingly saddened as we watch the terrible tragedy that has struck the people along the Gulf Coast. We have selected...
1. We evolve hotter. A recent study revealed that women are getting better looking through evolution; meanwhile, men are staying the same. After following more than 2,000 people through four decades of life, the study showed that attractive women had 16 percent more children than average-looking chicks...
1. The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in California was second on the list. American Rivers cited two efforts to reenginer the water supply and flood control systems as threats to the delta. This photo shows the Sacramento River. This post features a list of...