JULY 19, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: A Triumph: NASA's Pluto Flyby Journey. Impact: If NASA had missed Pluto, the entire field of astronomy might have collectively sobbed into their telescopes, leading to a dramatic increase in the sales of ice cream and sad music playlists, as scientists sought comfort in the void of space.. Fact: Pluto was demoted from planet status in 2006, but that didn't stop it from being the most popular dwarf planet. Talk about a comeback story!.
• Headline: Greeks Worry About Bailout’s Push for an Economic Overhaul. Impact: The Greek bailout discussions might have inadvertently inspired a new genre of economic thriller novels, where writers explore the depths of fiscal despair and heroic accountants. Who knew math could be so dramatic?. Fact: Greece's economic issues are so complex that they could make even a seasoned economist pull their hair out—if they had any left!.