A team of scientists looking for dinosaur fossils in
2020 made a rare discovery. They found a
well-preserved tadpole dating back 161 million years
to the middle Jurassic period. This discovery breaks
the record for the oldest known tadpole fossil by
about 20 million years!...
Read news articleSince 1967, the annual Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) has wowed Americans with innovative — and
sometimes wacky — gadgets. This year’s event, held
in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 7 to 10, 2025,
was no exception. Here are some standout products
that caught our attention....
Read news articleWhen Gukesh Dommaraju realized he had a clear
path to victory in the World Chess Championship, he
could barely contain his excitement. The 18-year-old
got the unexpected opportunity, after the reigning
champion, China's Ding Liren, made a critical
mistake in the final game of their best-of-14 match....
Read news articleNASA is preparing to launch one of its most exciting
missions yet. In 2028, the Dragonfly lander will
embark on a journey to Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
The primary objective of this $3.35 billion mission is
to find evidence of early life....
Read news articleA severe winter storm blanketed the Central and
Eastern US with snow and ice. The intense system
triggered a state of emergency across several states,
from Kansas and Missouri to New Jersey. The
Midwest was hit the hardest....
Read news articleAs the clock struck midnight, cities across the globe
erupted in a dazzling display of light and color to
welcome 2025. These stunning pyrotechnic
spectacles lit up landmarks and brought
communities together in a shared moment of joy
and anticipation for the year ahead. Here is a look at
some of this year’s most spectacular displays worl......
Read news articleCanada's WestJet Airlines is well-known for its annual
"Christmas Miracle." Now in its 12th year, the
heartwarming tradition spreads holiday cheer to
unsuspecting individuals. Past "miracles" include
delivering care packages to those in need and
helping families reunite for the holidays. In 2024,
the company focused its efforts on parents....
Read news articleAs days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it
might seem like winter has already arrived. However,
the astronomical start of winter in the Northern
Hemisphere will not occur until December 21, 2024.
This date, known as the winter solstice, marks the
shortest day and longest night of the year.
Meanwhile, residents of the Southern Hemisphere ......
Read news articleFor Taylor Swift fans, December 13, which falls on a
Friday this year, will be a day of celebration. It is,
after all, their beloved singer's 34th birthday. But for
the millions who suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia
— the fear of Friday the 13th — it will be the
unluckiest day of the year. The origins of this
superstition remain unclear. However, experts hav......
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