State renewables portfolio standards, known as RPS policies, have contributed to more than half of all renewable electricity growth in the United States since 2000. Most state RPS requirements will continue to rise through at least 2020, if not beyond, and collectively these policies will require substantial further growth in U.S. renewable electricity supplies. These findings, … [Read more...]

Since 1980, the number of adults with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled from 108 million to 422 million in 2014, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The findings provide the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide diabetes trends to date and show that diabetes is fast becoming a major problem in low and middle income countries. … [Read more...]

Dubai has gained a reputation as both a center for wealth and excess as well as a city where even relatively minor illegal acts can have major consequences. Now one component of the city's enforcement efforts will be backed by the latest technology in remote-controlled technology: drones. … [Read more...]

When Dutch voters head to the polls on April 6 they could say a lot about the future of the European Union. Technically, they will be voting in a referendum on whether to approve or reject the bloc's Association Agreement with Ukraine, a pact that would bring the country closer politically and economically to the EU that has been ratified by all members aside from the … [Read more...]

Notorious British spy Kim Philby is shown in newly uncovered footage telling members of East Germany's intelligence service that stealing top-level secrets and betraying your country is as simple as having a few drinks with the right person. … [Read more...]

The first migrants and refugees arrived back in Turkey from the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios this morning as a part of a new plan to limit migration to Europe. … [Read more...]

Are you a negative Nancy? You might be perceived as one and not even know it. Researchers have identified a single, universal facial expression that is interpreted across many cultures as the embodiment of negative emotion. … [Read more...]

The chillest (or dumbest?) teacher ever was arrested for allegedly allowing students to smoke weed in his classroom during school hours. … [Read more...]

Residents in the Brussels neighborhood of Schaerbeek reported hearing gunshots and at least three explosions on Friday afternoon, amid reports that Belgian police were carrying out an anti-terror operation and had arrested a suspect. … [Read more...]