The 1 percent wins again: The system’s so fixed that a global class war is only a dream

No, there won’t be a global campaign against global inequality. The wealthy have written the rules to guarantee it

Mental health: why we're all sick under neoliberalism

Poisoned by profit: how the banana trade shaped history

Silicon Valley's Elite Comes Out Against the Keystone XL

At 92, I was arrested for protesting against mining. I'm glad I took a stand

Whales Are Being Killed by Noise Pollution

Pollution is disrupting these fish and their genitals

The gonads of thick-lipped grey mullets are becoming increasingly feminised in the estuaries of Spain's Basque Country, according to research carried out by members of the Cell Biology in Environmental Toxicology group from the University of the Basque Country. The cause of this feminisation is thought to be due to certain pollutants, which are increasing oestrogen levels in the fish.

Burst Water Main Causes 'River of Poo' in South London (PHOTOS)

Homes in south London had to be evacuated last night as a river of brown, murky water swept through the area. Initial reports suggested a sewage pipe had sprung a leak.

Pat Robertson begs Ken Ham to shut up

Yes, even the radical televangelist thinks young-earth creationist Ken Ham is ridiculous VIDEO

Republicans’ views on evolution

Significantly fewer Republicans believe in evolution than did so four years ago, setting them apart from Democrats and independents, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. But behind this finding is a puzzle: If the views of the overall public have remained steady, and there has been little change among people of other political affiliations, how does one account for the Republican numbers? Shouldn’t the marked drop in Republican believers cause a decline in the 60% of all adults who say humans have evolved over time?

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Assaulted By ‘Christian’ For Saying ‘Happy Holidays’

Apparently the assailant isn’t the only person who thinks hitting people over a “Happy Holidays” greeting is ok. According to the news report, some Walmart shoppers interviewed after the event said “It’s understandable how people can get offended.”

Child abuse victims walk out of hearing after lawyer quotes Bible

Pope Francis named Time's ‘Person of the Year 2013’

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pontiff, elected nine months ago, was named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2013, leaving whistleblower Edward Snowden in second place, the magazine revealed on Wednesday.

America's Coming Geek Gap

It's alarming that few girls or students of color are taking computer science classes.

1 in 4 Americans Apparently Unaware the Earth Orbits the Sun

Here’s the thing, though: Americans actually fared better than Europeans who took similar quizzes — at least when it came to the sun and Earth question. Only 66 percent of European Union residents answered that one correctly.

Women Outnumber Men For The First Time In Berkeley’s Intro To Computer Science Course

The night: Hello darkness, my old friend

LOOK up at the sky tonight and count how many stars you can see. Ten? A couple of dozen? Then you're in good company. Several hundred thousand stars should be visible on a clear, moonless night. Yet 75 per cent of the world's population has never seen the majesty and wonder of the star-strewn Milky Way – and they never will.

Scientists discover double meaning in genetic code

Europe’s Tea Parties

Porn's influence is real. Sex education is the answer

Tomorrow, the House of Lords will debate Labour's proposed amendment to the children and families bill, a piece of legislation that would result in compulsory sex and relationships education being taught in all English schools. It is, I believe, a matter of some urgency, not only because Labour says that violence in teenage relationships is increasing, but also because of the many ways in which online porn's dominance is affecting sexual relationships and behaviour in the real world. You might say that this is not the case, of course. The links have not yet been convincingly drawn, and until they are, it's my word against yours. So here they are: my words.

Man Allegedly Kills Stepdad with ‘Atomic Wedgie’

Government-free city of Max threatens U.S. Government’s dominance

120-year old city without government functions just fine

Why History Makes Us Important

Shortly after Occupied America was published in1972, I attended a historians’ conference. In a session I was asked why I wrote with so much emotion. I replied that I was not a prostitute; I did not make love without emotion. How can a person write about lynching and injustices and not get emotional? For me it was like a personal relationship, which should mean something.

Library of Congress: 75% of Silent Films Lost

Study: Most silent films have been lost

The vast majority of feature-length silent films made in America have been lost due to decay and neglect over the past 100 years, allowing an original 20th century art form to all but disappear, according to a study released Wednesday.

Comic Relief money invested in arms and tobacco shares

Innovating together – a great way for the EU to support its citizens

A few events this week showed how EU support is helping innovation help the lives of millions.