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Infographic: Welcome to North Korea!
Here's a graphic exploration of the strange world of tourism in suddenly inviting—but still frightening—North Korea.
Read & DiscussInfographic: Waste in Space
A look at the massive amount of space garbage orbiting the planet.
Read & DiscussPack Mentality: Why Is It So Hard to Quit Smoking?
A look at the science behind addiction to cigarettes and nicotine cravings.
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Transparency: Where Will the Next Earthquake Hit?
If major quakes occur approximately 15 times a year around the world, where will the next one hit?
Read & DiscussTransparency: What's Up with China's One-Child Policy
What has happened since China enacted the policy in 1979, and what are its implications for the future of the country?n
Read & DiscussTransparency: America's Absurdly High Incarceration Rate
The United States is often touted as the Land of the Free. However, its overcrowded prisons and jails paint a very different picture.
Read & DiscussTransparency: Who's Who in the Mexican Drug Wars
The violence has primarily been perpetrated by seven drug cartels, all of which are vying for territory and power. This is who they are.
Read & DiscussTransparency: The Future of NASA
The space agency just announced that the last shuttle mission would be in June. How is NASA going to use its resources now?
Read & DiscussTransparency: The Quest to Power Africa
Many of the poorest nations in Africa are unable to bring electricity to their people, but there is a new push to provide renewable energy.
Read & DiscussTransparency: What's Next for WikiLeaks?
Our latest infographic should give you all you need to know about the major players in the quest to either keep the site running or shut it down.n
Read & DiscussTransparency: What Is the Easiest Way to Power a Lightbulb
How much energy—whether electric, coal, nuclear, or otherwise—is required for a 100-watt lightbulb to run for a year, 24 hours a day?
Read & DiscussTransparency: Which Korea Has the Bigger Army?
Should diplomacy be unable to lower the temperature in the region, how do the two fighting forces compare?
Read & DiscussTransparency: America's Appetite for Energy
Which states are using the most energy? And which are using the most renewable energy? Our latest infographic examines U.S. energy use.
Read & DiscussTransparency: Who Owns Antarctica
Why is the southernmost continent at the center of such contentious wrangling? We take a look at who owns what in Antarctica.
Read & DiscussTransparency: The Size of the Rally to Restore Fear and/or Sanity
We explore the discrepancies in reporting on major marches and rallies and the feasibility of the numbers attendance claimed, from Beck to Stewart.
Read & DiscussTransparency: How Kids Are Having Sex
Sixty-nine percent of 14- to 17-year-old girls say they used a condom when they last had sex. That's just one of the facts in our latest Transparency.
Read & DiscussTransparency: How the World Feels About Green Brands
How is the trend of sustainable business developing around the world and which popular brands are at the forefront.
Read & DiscussTransparency: The Growing E-Waste Situation
As we throw out more and more electronics, where do we throw out our old ones?
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