Alef Begins Production Of World's First Flying Car
Flying cars have long captured the imagination of engineers and dreamers alike. In 1894, American-British inventor Hiram Maxim brought the idea closer to reality with ske...
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Rare Polar Bear Adoption Documented In Canada
Researchers in Canada confirmed a rare and remarkable event on January 1, 2026. A wild female polar bear had adopted an unrelated cub. The five-year-old mother was identi...
Michaela Benthaus Makes History As First Wheelchair User In Space
On December 20, 2025, Michaela "Michi" Benthaus became the first person in a wheelchair to travel to space. The 33-year-old German aerospace engineer launched from West T...
Life In Yakutsk: One Of The Coldest Cities On Earth
As winter storms sweep across the United States, many Americans are feeling the season’s chill. These temperatures may seem frigid, but they are mild compared to those in...
As winter storms sweep across the United States, many Americans are feeling the season’s chill. These temperatures may seem frigid, but they are mild compared to those in...
Rare Superman Comic Found In Attic Sets New Auction Record
Three brothers were clearing out their late mother's home in San Francisco in December 2024 when they stumbled upon a stash of old comic books. Among them was a copy of S...
Three brothers were clearing out their late mother's home in San Francisco in December 2024 when they stumbled upon a stash of old comic books. Among them was a copy of S...
Medieval City Found Beneath Lake Issyk-Kul In Central Asia
Archeologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered an ancient city submerged in Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, in Central Asia. Revealed on November 18, 202...
Meet Norman Smith, The Owl Whisperer Of Logan Airport
Each winter, Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, hosts more than just airplanes. Snowy owls also make a surprising stop here. This rare phenomenon has long delighted...
Space Station Crew To Return Early Because Of Health Concern
For the first time in the 25-year history of the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has ordered a crew to return early. The Crew-11 astronauts — Zena Cardman, Mike F...
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), a leader of the American civil rights movement. Celebrated every year on the th...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), a leader of the American civil rights movement. Celebrated every year on the th...
Melting Permafrost Is Turning Alaska's Rivers Orange
In the summer of 2019, ecologist Patrick Sullivan traveled to northern Alaska to study forests near the Salmon River. Known for its pristine water, the river supports a t...
In the summer of 2019, ecologist Patrick Sullivan traveled to northern Alaska to study forests near the Salmon River. Known for its pristine water, the river supports a t...
Spain's Sagrada Família Sets Record As World's Tallest Church
The Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, reached a historic milestone on October 30, 2025. With the placement of the first part of a cross atop the Tower o...
Bottle Carrying World War I Letters Discovered In Australia
In 1916, two soldiers put handwritten notes into a glass bottle and threw it into the sea as they sailed from Adelaide, South Australia, to Europe to fight in World War I...
Cities Worldwide Ring In 2026 With Dazzling Fireworks
As the clock struck midnight, cities across the globe welcomed 2026 with colorful fireworks. These displays lit up landmarks and brought communities together in a shared...