Roman Beach Buried By Mount Vesuvius's Eruption Now Open
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Pompeii and nearby areas in thick volcanic ash. Among them was Herculaneum, a small seaside resort on the west coast...
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Elephants Assign Unique "Names" To Each Other, Just Like Humans
Elephants are known for their exceptional intelligence, empathy, and communication skills. A new study suggests they may have another remarkable ability: assigning indivi...
Centuries Old Preserved Fruit Unearthed At George Washington's Home
Archaeologists have found 35 glass bottles dating back to the 18th century in George Washington's Mount Vernon home. Twenty-nine bottles were intact and contained perfect...
Rare Orange Lobster Rescued By Restaurant Employee
July 12, 2024, began like any other day for Jose Romero. The dishwasher at Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado, began his shift by unpacking the day's lobster shipments. But...
Three Breakout Stars Of The Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics, held from July 29 to August 11, 2024, showcased incredible athletic talent. From record-breaking swimmers to skateboarding phenoms, these young a...
Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As Her Vice Presidential Running Mate
US Vice President Kamala Harris was formally certified as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee for the November election on August 6, 2024. The 59-year-old emerged...
US Gymnasts Shine At Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be one for the history books for American gymnastics. The USA men's and women's teams won a total of 10 medals. Their impressive haul include...
Perseid Meteor Showers Promise A Dazzling Show This Year
There are numerous meteor showers throughout the year. However, few are as popular, or as reliable, as the Perseids. The "shooting stars" have been zooming across the ski...
China's Chang'e 6 Brings Back First-Ever Samples From The Moon's Far Side
China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe made history on June 25, 2024, when it brought back soil samples from the Moon's far side. The feat marks the first return of materials from...
These High-Tech Swimsuits Could Give Olympians An Edge At Paris 2024
In the ultra-competitive world of Olympic swimming, a mere hundredth of a second can make a difference between a gold and silver medal. While skill and intense training a...
Scream For Ice Cream ! July Is National Ice Cream Month
President Ronald Reagan's love for jelly beans was well-known. However, America's 40th leader also had a soft spot for ice cream. In 1984, he issued Proclamation 5219. It...
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The countdown to the 2024 Summer Olympics has begun. In just one month, on July 26, about 11,000 athletes from 206 nations will gather in Paris, France, for the Games of...
Three Young Explorers Discover A Rare, Teenage T. Rex
On July 31, 2022, Jessin Fisher (10), his brother Liam (7), and cousin Kaiden Madsen (9) went fossil-hunting in the Hell Creek Formation in the North Dakota Badlands. The...
The World's Biggest Glacier May Be Melting Faster Than Previously Believed
The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is the world's largest and widest glacier. The massive ice sheet stretches 80 miles (129 km) across, roughly the size of Florida....
Claudia Sheinbaum Is Mexico's First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum made history on June 2, 2024, when she became the first female president of Mexico. She is also the first person of Jewish heritage to lead this primari...
June Solstice Marks The Start Of The Northern Hemisphere Summer
On June 20, 2024, Northern Hemisphere residents will celebrate the first official day of summer. Also known as the June solstice, it is the day when the North Pole is mos...
Gloucestershire's Cheese Rolling Competition Is Like None Other
Every year on the last Monday of May, thousands of people from around the world gather at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, England, for the Cheese Rolling competition. T...
Juneteenth, Explained
Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19. The federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States (US). On this day in 1865, the last enslaved people i...
Hermit Crabs Are Increasingly Using Plastic Trash As Homes
Most crabs have strong exoskeletons to protect them from predators. However, hermit crabs are born with soft bodies. They have usually lived inside sea shells or old snai...
Orcas "Attacking" Boats Are Just Bored Teenagers Having Fun
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. The mammals hunt in pods of up to 40 individuals. They are known for their coordinated...
National Donut Day: A Sweet Celebration With A Rich History
Looking for an excuse to eat a donut? Then, you will be thrilled to know that June 7, 2024, is National Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to indulge in the fried t...
The Las Vegas Sphere Is Revolutionizing Entertainment
Entertainers have readily adapted to new technologies and audience preferences. However, the physical spaces where they perform have largely remained static. Now, Sphere,...
Dr. Catherine Wu Wants To Make Personalized Cancer Vaccines A Reality
Scientists have found cures for many types of diseases. However, a guaranteed way to fight cancer has proved elusive. That is because every person's cancer is based on th...
Japan's N-Ark Aspires To Build A Floating City To Combat Rising Sea Levels
Rising sea levels, fueled by global warming, are escalating at an alarming rate, putting coastal communities worldwide at risk. By 2050, experts predict that nearly 300 m...