Here’s Where the Post-Apocalyptic Water Wars Will Be Fought
A United Nations report published last week said we have about a decade to get climate change under control,…
North Korea’s Nuclear Test Site Has Caved In, Geologists Suspect
Earlier this month, North Korea announced the closure of its nuclear testing site, saying it’s suspending all nuclear…
Thousands Evacuated After Massive Explosion Rocks Ukrainian Ammunition Depot
A large fire at an ammunition depot in central Ukraine has triggered a series of massive explosions, prompting the…
Disturbing Data Visualization Shows Just How Many People Would Die in a Nuclear War
Data visualization artist Neil Halloran has a knack for turning incomprehensibly large and complex data sets into…
‘Limited’ Nuclear Strikes Could Still Wreak Climate Havoc
With the Cold War a fading memory, some nuclear powers have adopted strategies allowing for limited nuclear strikes.…
North Korea Claims Successful Test of Intercontinental Missile
Just in time for the Fourth of July, North Korea says it has successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic…
Why Scientists Want Trump to Stick to the Iran Nuclear Deal
Dozens of scientists have signed a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him to honor the Iran Nuclear deal,…
This Video Explains What Happens When Nice Countries Fight
While the rest of the world engages in hostile warfare over disputed territory, Canada and Greenland are using a rather…
Russian TV "Accidentally" Leaks Footage of Classified Nuclear Torpedo Design
During a meeting of military officials in Sochi, Russian TV crews captured footage of a document not intended for…
Ukraine Is Just The Beginning: Welcome To The Age Of Shadow Wars
Confused about what's been going on between Russia and Ukraine? You're not alone. And that's sort of the point — this…
Disturbing Satellite Images Show How The Lights Have Gone Out In Syria
The ongoing civil war in Syria is literally sending the country back to the dark ages. New satellite imagery reveals…
Turkish Forces Enter Into Syria To Save A Sacred 780-Year-Old Artifact
In an effort to rescue 38 soldiers and the remains of Suleyman Shah — the "grandfather of the Ottoman Empire" — from…
10 Territorial Disputes That Mean Your Maps Are Already Wrong
As it stands, there are well over 150 territorial disputes around the globe, some more urgent than others. Here are 10…
Was Britain's WWI Blockade The First Atrocity Of The 20th Century?
From 1914 to 1919, the Allied powers restricted the maritime supply of raw materials and foodstuffs to the Central…
What Europe Will Look Like If Its Separatists Get Their Way
As Scottish voters head to the polls in its historic referendum, the European Free Alliance has put together this map…
How The West Has Fallen Behind In The New Propaganda Wars
As Russian troops advance into Ukraine, and as ISIS forces ravage parts of the Middle East, the world is being forced…
Russia Responds To Canada's Sarcastic Geography Lesson
Russia has fired back at Canada's NATO delegation in response to a snarky Ukraine tweet that went viral earlier this…
Canada's Boycott Of The Russian Space Agency Could Cost It Millions
A space company is seeking millions of dollars in compensation after the Canadian government cancelled the launch of a…
For The First Time Since WWII, Global Peace Is On The Decline
It what should be a surprise to nobody, a new report by the Institute for Economics and Peace shows that world peace is…
In Desperation, Ukraine Separatists Try To Restart a WWII Tank
If pro-Russian forces in Ukraine are going to be successful in redrawing the map of Europe, they're going to need some…