How Competitive Is Your Country? The Word Economic Forum released its latest Global Competitiveness Report this week. There was little change among the top countries. But one economist says top countries are leading in what she calls the human factor. Find out what that means.More
UN Could Ban Luxury Goods to North Korea A South Korean official says the United Nations may consider new actions against North Korea if the country fires a long-range missile. He said the possible actions include expanding a ban on the export of luxury goods and strategic materials to North Korea. More
US Military Shapes What Americans Eat Food writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo says many processed foods have resulted from the work of a U.S. military laboratory somewhere. She says the military’s interest in food science increase during World War Two, when it sent meals to 1.6 million troops worldwide. More
Older Athletes, Lower Fitness Age There are many benefits to exercise. You feel better and are more healthy. But can it really make you younger? A new study focused on older athletes says you can lower your fitness age -- no matter how early or how late in life. Fitness age is how well your body works. More
Satellites Help Protect Developing Nations The U.S. space agency and the U.S. Agency for International Development use satellites to provide important information about climate to developing countries.More
