Historical records show that in warmer-than-average years, the number of conflicts rises. The researchers predict that by 2030, Africa could see a greater than 50 percent increase in civil wars.  

Bede was the "teacher of the whole Middle Ages" – and one Stanford scholar has devoted a lifetime to his achievements.

The big football match was not the only game in town last week. For instance, there was the Big Sail, in which the Cardinal prevailed over Cal. Here are a few of the highlights.