on this day

In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman judge on the U.S. Supreme Court. Her story shows how education can empower women to become leaders.

Thanks to the Outer Space Treaty, which came into force on October 10, 1967, there are no nuclear weapons in outer space and no military bases on the moon.

Humans have imagined living in space for as long as they have looked up at the stars. Sixteen years ago today, on November 20,...

More people have cellphones than have access to a toilet. About 6 billion people have cellphones and only 4.5 billion have access to a...

In 347 B.C.E., Plato left his farm to a relative, directing that the proceeds be used to support students and teachers at an academy...

If you want to avoid diabetes, it’s a good idea to start by eating a healthy breakfast. That’s the message for World Diabetes Day 2014.

The discovery of DNA, the development of lifesaving vaccines, the landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. Science is behind fascinating discoveries.

On November 4, 2008, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois became the first African American elected as president of the United States. He was re-elected...

Founded over a century ago, the Girl Scouts help school-age girls build character and learn the importance of community service. On October 31, 2.3...