A film from Nasa about the Mayan prophecy that the world will end on 21 December, has been released 10 days early. The film entitled The World Didn't End Yesterday looks at the science behind the Mayan calendar which 5,125-year run is due to end in 10 days, and how it should be interpreted as cyclical. ...continue reading

Human Rights Day presents an opportunity, every year, to celebrate human rights, highlight a specific issue, and advocate for the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere.This year, the spotlight is on the rights of all people — women, youth, minorities, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, the poor and marginalized — to make their voices heard...continue reading

Concord: Basic RulesThe basic rule states that a singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.NOTE: The trick is in knowing whether the subject is singular or plural. The next trick is recognizing a singular or plural verb.Hint: Verbs do not form their plurals by adding an s as nouns do. In order...continue reading