urban planning Nobody lives in these three US towns David Pescovitz

History Controversy over DNA sequencing of 90 Egyptian mummies Andrea James

maps Animations showing the population of every U.S. county from the 18th century until now Rob Beschizza

Delightful Creatures Bears in Japan also sick of humans Jason Weisberger

africa WHO declares global health emergency over Congo Ebola outbreak Séamus Bellamy

Science Routine blood tests show 16 markers tied to PTSD across multiple organ systems Ellsworth Toohey

entomology Educate yourself with The Bee Guy's daily basic bee facts Jennifer Sandlin

texas Watch the Attwater's prairie chicken do his mating dance (he's really going for it) Jennifer Sandlin

war U.S. hiding troops in hotels to dodge missiles may be a war crime Jason Weisberger

water Forget about gas prices and start worrying about water Séamus Bellamy

Technology China is testing a 280 mph bullet train while America can't build a rail line between two cities Ellsworth Toohey

Science Neanderthal men had a thing for modern human women, genomes show Ellsworth Toohey

marine mammals Scientists move fast as H5N1 reaches Northern California elephant seals Jason Weisberger

Science Sperm swim faster in summer Rob Beschizza

Nature Photographer shows sea urchins as ocean gemstones Popkin

marine mammal An attempt to gut the Marine Mammal Protection Act Jason Weisberger

bug Peppermint-stick insect: the mint-spraying rainforest bug Popkin

politics Jakarta now world's largest city Rob Beschizza

Japan sends military as deadly bear attacks claim 12 lives in 6 months Ellsworth Toohey

Funny Man handles venomous wheel bug with bare hands while warning of its bite Popkin