Climate change poses a serious threat to the Antarctic ecosystem. As temperatures continue to rise, sea ice is shrinking. This makes it harder for wildlife like seabirds, seals, and whales to find food, rest, or raise their young. Now, scientists may have found a surprising ally in their efforts to protect the continent — penguin poop....

Dr. Jane Goodall, who transformed our understanding of chimpanzees, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2025, at age 91. She was on a speaking tour in California, sharing her lifelong love for wildlife and conservation....

Columbus Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday in October. In 2025, it falls on October 13. The holiday marks Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. But critics have long questioned whether the Italian explorer should be celebrated. They assert that his arrival led to the colonization and mistreatment of Native Americans....

In the early hours of September 16, 2025, thieves launched a daring heist on the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France. They made off with native gold specimens worth about $700,000 from the museum’s geology and mineralogy gallery....

Every fall, millions of people worldwide celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Mooncake Festival, it is one of China’s oldest and most treasured celebrations, second only to the Lunar New Year. The festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. It always occurs during the Harvest Moon, a bright full moon that marks the peak of the harvest season. In 2025, the holiday will be observed on October 6....

The US federal government partially shut down on October 1, 2025, after lawmakers disagreed on a funding plan for the new fiscal year. The federal fiscal year starts on October 1. So, September 30 is the last day for Congress to pass a budget — or at least approve short-term funds to keep the government running....

With their broad green leaves floating lightly on the water, Victoria water lilies may look fragile. But these plants can hold hundreds of pounds. To highlight this strength, the team at Denver Botanic Gardens began sharing videos on social media. They showed just how much weight their lilies could hold....

Earth’s atmosphere holds billions of gallons of water vapor. If captured, it could supply clean drinking water to over 2.2 billion people who do not have reliable access. Now, MIT scientists have built a device that can pull water from the air — even in some of the driest places on Earth....

Every day, the United Kingdom (UK) loses about three billion liters of water due to leaks in its aging pipe network. That is enough to fill over 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools or supply nearly 20 million people. Currently, the only way to check underground pipes is by digging up roads. This process take days and costs billions of dollars. It also disrupts nearby businesses and homes....

Dolphin communication has always intrigued scientists. The intelligent mammals use a range of noises to work together and stay connected. Some sounds even act like names, helping dolphins recognize one another. Now, researchers at Google and Georgia Tech hope to understand dolphin speech — and maybe even talk to them — with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

The US space agency NASA needs your help designing the next set of wheels for space vehicles. The "Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge" is hosted on the innovation platform HeroX. It challenges students, engineers, and creative minds to design wheels that can withstand the Moon's harsh conditions. These innovations could shape the future of lunar exploration....

In the world of designer toys, few characters have taken off as quickly as Labubu. With its wild hair, jagged little teeth, and cheeky grin, this elf-like creature has become the unlikely star of a booming collectibles craze....

A young Cooper's hawk in West Orange, New Jersey, has stunned scientists by using a pedestrian crosswalk as a hunting tool. This behavior marks a rare instance in which a bird of prey takes advantage of human infrastructure for survival....

In mid-June, over 200 people across the southeastern United States spotted a brilliant fireball streaking across the sky. It was a meteorite that soon slammed into a home in McDonough, Georgia. The space rock ripped through the roof, landing just 14 feet from the startled homeowner. The impact left a small crater on the floor....

On July 3, 2025, archeologists in Peru unveiled the ancient city of Peñico. The settlement, founded between 1800 and 1500 BC, lies 124 miles (200 km) north of Peru's capital, Lima. It was once a bustling trading hub connecting Pacific coastal communities with those in the Andes and the Amazon. This was around the same time early civilizations thrived in the Middle East and Africa....

Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the hottest cities in the United States. Summer temperatures there frequently exceed 110°F (43°C). To help residents cope with the extreme heat, city officials launched the ¡SOMBRA! Experiments in Shade project in early 2025....

The 13th Amendment is one of the most important documents in American history. Passed in 1865, it abolished slavery in the US, freeing about four million people. On June 26, 2025, a handwritten copy of the Amendment sold for a record $13.7 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Purchased by American billionaire Kenneth Griffin, it is the highest price ever paid for a document signed by President Abraham Lincoln. The previous auction record for a copy of the 13th Amendment was $2.4 million, set in 2016....

On August 25, 2025, parts of Arizona were briefly engulfed by a massive dust storm during the evening rush hour, turning day into near darkness. Known as a haboob, these storms form when strong thunderstorm winds sweep across the desert, lifting loose soil into the sky....

A team of international researchers has captured the first-ever footage of an extremely rare Antarctic gonate squid swimming freely in its natural habitat. The species was previously known only from dead specimens caught in fishing nets or remains found in the stomachs of predators like whales and seals....

BTS fans, rejoice! After nearly three years away from the stage, the global K-pop sensation is preparing for a long-awaited comeback. The group shared the news on Weverse, a platform where K-pop artists connect directly with fans. During the July 1, 2025 live broadcast, they revealed that work on a new album will begin later this summer. Even more exciting, the group has plans for a world tour in 2026....

A team of engineers in China has accomplished a remarkable feat. They have moved and returned a 7,500-metric-ton historic building complex in Shanghai — with the help of tiny robots....

Each summer, the Northern Hemisphere night sky comes alive with one of the year's most dazzling celestial events: the Perseid meteor shower. Known for its bright, fast-moving meteors, the Perseids are a favorite of both casual stargazers and serious astronomers....

Every July, ice cream lovers across the US come together to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. This sweet tradition began in 1984, when President Ronald Reagan officially designated July as National Ice Cream Month. He also declared the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day....

The SS United States was a marvel of speed, style, and American ambition. Built entirely in the US, the 990-foot (308 m) liner was designed to achieve unprecedented speeds. On its maiden voyage in 1952, the ship crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 3 days, 10 hours, and 40 minutes. To this day, no passenger ship has beaten this record. Though long retired from service, the storied vessel is now set to break a different kind of record — that of the world's largest artificial reef....