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A Lot Is Happening On and Around the Moon

The Moon, with a diameter of roughly 2,160 miles, is the Earth’s only natural satellite. For years, scientists have studied it, as it is one of the most visible and recognizable objects in the sky. Lunar activity is captured by… Read More

Bat Falcon Spotted in United States for the First Time

A small bird of prey, typically found in Central and South America, has been spotted in the deep south of Texas. This animal has never been seen in the US before. The bat falcon is attracting bird watchers from all… Read More

The Monarch Butterfly Makes a Surprise Return

The Western Monarch Butterfly population has been declining since the 1990s. Scientists worried that if this trend continues, the beautiful creatures might become extinct. Thankfully, there has been a notable increase in the monarch population over the last year, giving… Read More

Jonathan: The World’s Oldest Living Tortoise

Tortoises are such amazing creatures! Not only can they live far longer than any other land animal, they also inspired the ancient Roman military, have two skeletons, and can smell with their throats. Jonathan, a Seychelles Giant Tortoise, has earned… Read More

Man Receives First Pig Heart Transplant

A team of surgeons recently put a pig’s heart into the body of a man, in the first successful pig heart transplant to a human. The operation was performed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and it was… Read More

Flight Confusion as 5G Causes Safety Worries

Computers are getting faster all the time, and so is the internet. Wireless networks across America and the world are evolving into their next stage: 5G. However, it looks like 5G could also cause some problems. Airlines recently sent a… Read More

James Webb Telescope Heads to Deep Space

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built. It was launched into space on December 25 from French Guiana, South America, but it took a while to fully deploy. It was created in… Read More

Omicron: Did COVID Catch the Common Cold?

At the end of 2021, a new version of COVID appeared, and it has quickly become the most common strain of the virus around the world. Called the Omicron variant, it first appeared in southern Africa, and the first known… Read More

Fireworks: The History and the Science

In America, fireworks are most famously used to celebrate Independence Day. However, the loud booms and colorful lights are associated with nearly any celebration or holiday – most especially bringing in the New Year. Along with a kiss from your… Read More

Food Recalls and Listeria: What Is This Bacteria?

Over the last few weeks, three cases of dangerous bacteria have appeared in foods in the United States and Canada. A range of pork products, two flavors of goat cheese, and one type of mushroom have been recalled. That means… Read More

US Military Starts New UFO Research Group

Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have mystified mankind for a long time – have alien spacecraft visited our planet, or do these objects belong on Earth? Some people search the skies for signs of alien life, believing that we have been… Read More

La Niña Weather Patterns May Affect the US This Winter

Climate patterns have a big effect on our local weather. If your state is experiencing droughts or floods, or the temperature is warmer or colder than usual, climate patterns have everything to do with it. This year, the U.S. is… Read More