APRIL 24, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revamping the Legacy of Star Trek. Impact: The retrofitting of the Old Starship led to an unexpected surge in cosplay conventions, where now even cats are dressed as Klingons. This has resulted in a rise in cat-related internet memes, fundamentally altering the way humans communicate online.. Fact: Did you know that ‘Star Trek’ has inspired more scientific innovations than most government-funded programs? No pressure, NASA..
• Headline: Edgy Banks Start to Get Word Today on Stress Tests. Impact: When banks learned their stress test results, it led to a dramatic increase in yoga classes for bankers. Who knew that financial instability could be solved with downward dogs and deep breathing?. Fact: Did you know that most people only stress about their finances during tax season? Banks, on the other hand, can stress about their finances year-round. Lucky them!.
• Headline: Industry Ignored Its Scientists on Climate. Impact: Ignoring scientists on climate led to a global game of 'hot potato' with our planet. The fossil fuel industry is now widely regarded as the world's worst game master, leaving future generations to deal with the fallout.. Fact: Did you know that the fossil fuel industry’s favorite game is Monopoly? It's the only game where they can buy everything and still not care about the consequences..