The strange demands of life as a cheerleader
Three lawsuits have shed a light on some of the pitfalls associated with professional cheerleading.
The world.edu network focuses on education, science, innovation and the environment.
Here you can submit and vote on the best content from the world’s leading organisations and websites.
“Severe Escalation” of Anti-Jewish Atmosphere in 2013
Despite a 20% decline in the number of violent incidents against Jews, last year saw a sharp rise in abusive language and behavior, threats, and harassment of Jewish people ...
World facing polio health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of polio is an international public health emergency.
Unwanted Advances
A theology professor who is a former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican is moving from one Roman Catholic university to another after an investigation found it likely that he sexually harassed a married couple where he now works.
Crims’ food fraud a growing risk
From adulterated olive oil to counterfeit vodka, the global trade in gang-organised fake food is booming.
China’s hunger for sea cucumbers reaches islands of Sierra Leone
As evening falls over Sierra Leone's Banana Island archipelago, bats stream from their beachside roosts to circle in their thousands over the jungle village of Dublin.
Liar! Liar! African bird uses elaborate ruse to steal food
If you believe honesty is the best policy, you would have a hard time convincing the forked-tailed drongo.
Apparently This Matters: Airplane armrest for two
I'm not a violent man. Short, self-doubting gingers tend not to be the fiercest of creatures.
Twitter storm over Kenyan policewoman’s ‘tight’ skirt
A policewoman's uniform in Kenya has caused a social media storm. Kenyans on Twitter are outraged after Corporal Linda Okello was reprimanded for wearing a tight skirt.
In a troubled African park, a battle over oil exploration
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has long been known for its mountain gorillas and for the lawless militias that operate there.
