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Learn about the history and examples of mid- and post-credits scenes, also known as credit cookies, in films since the 1960s. Find out how these scenes often include comedic gags, plot revelations, outtakes, and/or hints about sequels.
The Ig Nobel Prizes are parodies of the Nobel Prizes, awarded for achievements that make people laugh and then think. See the list of winners from 1991 to the present day, and their humorous and sometimes controversial fields of research.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a process in which CO2 from industrial sources is separated, treated and transported to a long-term storage location. CCS is expensive, controversial and plays a small role in climate change mitigation compared to other methods.
Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, bordered by Nepal, Tibet and Uttar Pradesh. It is known as the "Land of the Gods" for its Hindu pilgrimage sites and natural beauty, and has a diverse population, culture and economy.
Learn about the causes, statistics and consequences of the Syrian refugee crisis, one of the largest in history. Find out how many Syrians have been displaced, resettled or returned to Syria, and which countries have hosted them.
The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from 1947 to 1991. It involved ideological, economic, and military conflicts, as well as proxy wars and nuclear arms race, in different regions of the world.
Learn about the history, academics, and athletics of the oldest public university in Michigan, founded in 1817. The university has 19 colleges, 250 degree programs, and over 52,000 students in Ann Arbor.