On the heels of the spectacular total lunar eclipse on March 13, 2025, comes another celestial spectacle. On March 29, 2025, some lucky stargazers will witness a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible in varying degrees across northeastern North America, much of Europe, and Russia....
Read news articleA Flamin' Hot Cheeto resembling Charizard, the iconic, dragon-like Pokémon with wings, has sold for an astounding $87,840. The Fire/Flying-type Pokémon look-alike, named "Cheetozard," was listed for $250 by Goldin Auctions on February 10, 2025. After a bidding war that stretched into the early hours of March 2, 2025, it sold for $72,000 plus $15,840 in fees to an anonymous buyer. Cheetozard is now the most expensive food item ever sold by Goldin....
Read news articleOn March 22, 2025, millions of people worldwide will celebrate Earth Hour. The annual event encourages individuals and businesses to turn off their lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM local time. This symbolic act serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect our planet from climate change and environmental damage....
Read news articleColossal Biosciences is on a quest to bring back the woolly mammoth. On March 1, 2025, the Texas-based startup came one step closer to its goal with the creation of genetically-modified "woolly mice." Featuring thick, golden fur and curled whiskers, the rodents have characteristics similar to those of the woolly mammoth....
Read news articleWater is crucial for setting up a human base on the Moon. But if researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences succeed, this will no longer be a hurdle. They have found a way to produce large amounts of water using the hydrogen in lunar soil....
Read news articleSkywatchers can look forward to a spectacular total lunar eclipse this month. The event will take place overnight from March 13 to 14, 2025, and will be visible from anywhere on Earth's night side. The best views will be in North and South America. Parts of Europe may catch a glimpse of the eclipse at moonset, while East Asia will see it at moonrise. The last total lunar eclipse was in November 2022, and the next one will not be until March 2026....
Read news articlePlants undergoing stress, such as drought or insect damage, use various tactics to defend themselves and warn others of danger. Some release strong scents, while others change color and shape. A recent study found that stressed plants even produce popping or clicking sounds. However, humans cannot hear them because they are at frequencies beyond our hearing range....
Read news articleCockatoos are highly intelligent birds. Past studies show that they can solve complex problems, use tools, and even mimic human speech. Now, researchers have discovered that these clever birds have learned to dip bland food into sauces, possibly to improve its taste....
Read news articleFocaccia bread is often credited to the ancient Romans, who baked it about 2,000 years ago. However, new research suggests Neolithic communities were making their own version of the delicious bread as far back as 9,000 years ago....
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