Topic: Mediterranean Sea

Stonehenge skeleton: Ancient traveler died near the famous monument.

Stonehenge skeleton unearthed by British scientists appears to be the remains of a teenage boy who died around 1550 BC. Forensic anthropology reveals that he traveled from the Mediterranean — and he's not the only traveler from a distant land who found his way to the famous monument.

Boy with Amber Necklace skeleton, found near Stonehenge, hit the road to get there

Boy with Amber Necklace remains, discovered near the Stonehenge monument in Britain, are believed to have come several hundred miles from the south. Boy with Amber Necklace is thought to have been a teenager when he passed.

Charlene Wittstock and Monaco's Prince Albert see summer 2011 wedding

Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer from South Africa, will marry Monaco's Prince Albert in the summer of 2011.

Jacques Cousteau's legacy lives on

Sailing around the world on his iconic ship Calypso, Cousteau captivated audiences.

Italians, Russians working on reuseable space planes

Both Italy and Russia are pushing forward with plans to produce their own reusable winged spaceships.

Mediterranean Sea heating up and getting saltier

An increase in ocean salinity suggests an increase in the net evaporation of the water.

Why Russia covets the Black Sea naval base of Sevastopol

Ukraine recently agreed to extend Russia's naval base lease for its Black Sea Fleet until 2042. One visit to Sevastopol, the port in Ukraine where the fleet is based, and it's immediately clear why Russia would be loathe to ever give up the base.

Life on Mars? Only in The Sun.

The Sun, a UK tabloid, ran the headline 'NASA: Evidence of Life on Mars.' Not so much, say scientists at the US space agency.

Why do so many oil spills happen?

The science and history behind oil spills.

Opinion: The solution for Israelis and Palestinians: a parallel state structure

A parallel state structure for Israelis and Palestinians, not a two-state or one-state approach, has the best chance to bring lasting peace.

Palestinian support for 'two-state' solution drops with Israel defiant on settlement freeze

Palestinian support for a two-state solution is declining, according to a new poll released as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue building in East Jerusalem.

Opinion: Israel, Lebanon, and the Middle East conflict

Israel and Lebanon have more pressing concerns than war with each other, but bickering could escalate to incite war if the US and Europe don't help.

Somali piracy hits every consumer