Warming up, moving on
2011-08-23 08:02:36
A new study says animal species are fleeing the equator and heading north much faster than a decade ago.
Reduced sea ice forces walruses to shore
2011-08-23 08:02:36
Large herds of Pacific walrus have begun gathering on the northwest coast of Alaska.
Beware those jaws from the deep
2011-08-23 08:02:36
An apparent increase in shark attacks may well have a human cause, with low-cost air travel but also over-fishing and possibly global warming among the hidden suspects.
Rock-a-bye babies
2011-08-23 08:02:36
The next generation of rock 'n' rollers in China are pre-teens and they're marching to a new drum.
Taiwan opens up
2011-08-23 08:02:36
For the first time, high school graduates from the mainland can pursue full-degree study courses on the island.
Lessons stream to students in Amazon
2011-08-23 08:02:36
The Internet is letting a school sprout in the Amazon where teachers tend not to linger due to harsh living conditions and a scarcity of students.
A nose for trouble
2011-08-23 08:02:36
The Universiade's English springer spaniel sniffer dogs may seem affable but know exactly what explosives and drugs smell like.
High-cost care
2011-08-23 08:02:36
Veterinarian Du Xiaopeng has been a busy man lately, handling 200 dogs since June, thanks to the Universiade.
Happy to be leftover while everyone else enjoys marriage
2011-08-23 08:02:36
My Chinese friends can't imagine a woman who doesn't want to get married some day. I shock them when I tell them it describes me.
Even with price markups, luxury goods sell briskly
2011-08-21 07:54:46
Even with many Americans pulling back on spending, the rich are again buying designer clothing, luxury cars and about anyting that catches their fancy.
The joys and jolts of living a dream
2011-08-21 07:54:23
When the boss is also bookkeeper, janitor and pot scrubber.
A rush to the land of the $35 martini
2011-08-21 07:54:23
Seth Zalkin, an American banker, seemed content with his decision to move here in March with his wife and son.