The Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 stunned the world. In this timely conversation, political scientist Ian Bremmer explains the historical context of the conflict, how Israel might respond and what it means for Jews,...

On the weekend of April 29th and 30th this year, a series of thunderstorms slammed the southern and midwestern US. SciShow News takes a look at those deadly storms using the latest, high-resolution data from the NOAA's GOES-16 weather...

On the weekend of April 29th and 30th this year, a series of thunderstorms slammed the southern and midwestern US. SciShow News takes a look at those deadly storms using the latest, high-resolution data from the NOAA's GOES-16 weather...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano suddenly erupted last week. It's happened before, so why are eruptions so hard for scientists to predict?

With news of radio signals from distant galaxies, a government agency that wants to investigate extra-terrestrial life, and the 66th anniversary of the Roswell Incident, this week has felt like a '90s science fiction melodrama. Hank's...

Money can’t directly buy happiness, but there are ways you can spend it that might help.

Researchers think a planet-wide groundwater system may have once existed on Mars, and SpaceX launched the very first commercial crew capsule which docked on the International Space Station!

An inside out planetary nebula has given astronomers insight into what might happen in our own solar system someday, and it's that time of year again to search for shooting stars.

While businesses in Hong Kong follow a typical work schedule, professionals often work longer hours than in other countries—depending on the industry—in an effort to save face and appear hardworking to colleagues and management. Want to...

Jenilee thinks Aydian is taking her to Naples, Florida for a visit with her Mom and to reconnect with family members that she hasn’t seen in a while. What she doesn’t know is that Aydian has planned a much...

Needing a break from the bright lights of the big city? An escape to a simpler way of life is just a 90 minute trip from Bangkok to Monkey Island in Samut Songkhram province. For 700bht you can take a boat ride to meet the famous...

Healthy Lunch Alternatives at the Food Court

Located along the Yamanote Line, this street market is always bustling and provides ample shopping options. The literal translation means “candy store alley” but the more intriguing connection dates back to World War II. “Ame” also...

After a whole day of slurping noodles and cramming dumplings in your face—and, hey, if you did something active, good on you—it’s time for a cocktail. Ok, maybe two. Ugh, fine, you’re going to have between three and five, but it’s only...

Fittingly situated in an old train market, this open-air bazaar presents an incredible consortium of vendors selling vintage goods. From iconic Americana collectibles to Japanese World War II motorbikes to antique furniture to Mao...

L.A. has incredible produce, the most ethnically diverse restaurant scene in the country, and is one of the few places in the world where it’s totally normal for a chef to leave a Michelin-starred kitchen and serve dope sandwiches from a...

There’s no shortage of watering holes in Tokyo, but there’s only one fairy-themed bar with drinks as magical as the décor.  Author Ashley Sutton based his bar concept on a series of fantasy books of the same name.  A transplant from...

Come visit Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain in northern Zhejiang Province, it isat the center of the golden triangle consisting of Shanghai,...

When faced with the question of "what do you get someone who has everything?", take thee to Donki. When you know you want to buy things but don't know what you want to buy and have hours to spare, find your nearest Donki and head there...

Welcome to the biggest open market in Asia. With over 27 sections and more than 8,000 stalls, this weekend market is the best place to acquire a variety of unique items at the best prices in Bangkok. Only open on the weekends, Chatuchak...

First, getting a seat at this unique and popular café / hangout can be tough, as it's always packed. But now that that's out of the way, let's focus on the main reason you' re going here: the BAGELS. . . glorious bagels with a distinctly...

This toy shop located in Dongqu (East District) is stacked wall to wall with a unique selection of collectibles from around the globe, each handpicked by the legendary store owner and regular of the Taipei Toy Festival, Ren-shou Huang...

There's only one place in Hong Kong where you can play out your space war fantasies. Located in bustling Causeway Bay, LaserMads elevates the Laser Tag genre with a hyper realistic spaceship themed arena. Nerd out and recreate your...

Golden Computer Arcade has cleaned up its act since the old days of being the epicenter for pirated DVDs, electronics and software. But the place still feels like that guy on the corner saying “Pssst. I got computers, I got DVDs, I got...