18
2008
US Admits Holding 12 Juveniles at Guantanamo
A study released last week by the Center for the Study of Human Rights in the Americas concluded the U.S. has held at least a dozen juveniles at Guantanamo, including a Saudi who committed suicide in 2006.
18
2008
The Floating Aerohotel: A Modern Aquatecture Marvel
As fears of global warming induced population displacement are steadily realized, the allure of waterborne aquatecture becomes more and more enticing. This incredible floating Aerohotel features a lighter-than-air aesthetic that sits serenely atop an elegant system of supports.
18
2008
China: The World’s Most Stressful Society
China is the world’s most stressful country: three decades of reforms have shredded China’s safety net and transformed society beyond recognition. That’s why, as Chinese leaders prepare to mark the 30th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping’s capitalist reforms next month, they’re also frantically pumping more than half a trillion dollars into their economy
18
2008
6 Sex Myths as Explained by Science
It’s hard to find out the truth about sex, because when we talk about it, we’re usually lying. So every dude has a nine-inch dong, and pouring a Red Bull on your ass will totally prevent pregnancy. Luckily scientists are working tirelessly to sort through all the sex ‘facts’ you learned from porn and your pals in the locker room.
18
2008
Amazon launches OLPC ‘Give 1 Get 1′ laptop drive
The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) association launched its Give 1 Get 1 program for a second time, allowing people to buy one of their iconic green mini-laptops and donate one to a child in the developing world at the same time for just US$399.
