Most 12-year-olds dream of a big party or a fun
sleepover to celebrate their birthday. But Mia
DaPonte, from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, had a
different goal in mind. She wanted to celebrate by
becoming New England’s first 12-year-old — and the
youngest female in the US — to earn the title of PADI
Master Scuba Diver. This is the highest recreationa...
The papal conclave has ended. Just one day after
entering seclusion, the 133 cardinals inside the
Sistine Chapel elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the
new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The
69-year-old, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first
American-born pope.
Sharks have always been considered silent
swimmers. Unlike most fish, these top ocean
predators lack sound-producing organs. But recent
research suggests this might not be true for all
sharks. At least one species produces noise,
challenging our understanding of these stealthy
hunters.
On March 29, 2025, the New York Yankees set a
franchise record by hitting nine home runs in a
single game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Only
two other teams in Major League Baseball (MLB)
history have ever hit nine or more home runs in one
game. The Yankees' incredible performance is
partially being credited to the so-called "torpedo b...
