The answer centers on recent events surrounding a plague research facility in Russia, though the country says there's no cause for concern. After that report, we're training our eyes on the skies to examine a possible supernova and dawn on Mars. And after history related to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and three infamous fires, we're featuring a random (but true) tale about the bunnies that overran a military strategist. The seniors staying active in Africa and Asia, the "purple reign" of a Filipino yam, and a parallel parking championship round out our coverage!