Spending time in space might sound thrilling, but it
takes a serious toll on the human body.
Weightlessness affects everything from muscles to
blood flow. Hence, before astronauts head to the
Moon or Mars, scientists must find ways to reduce
the physical effects of long-term space travel.
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.
In the summer of 2014, millions of people worldwide
dumped buckets of ice water over their heads and
challenged others to do the same. But this was not
just for fun — they were taking on the Ice Bucket
Challenge. The campaign, which went viral on social
media, aimed to raise awareness and funds for ALS
research, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It rai...
The nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis, who
was laid to rest on April 26, 2025, ended on May 4.
On May 7, cardinals from six continents gathered in
Vatican City, Italy, to elect the 267th pope. This
tradition, known as the papal conclave, is steeped in
history.
On May 11, 2025, most Americans will celebrate
Mother’s Day. The beloved tradition is credited to
Anna Jarvis, a teacher from Philadelphia. She wanted
to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their
families. The first celebration took place in 1908 at a
church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was such a
success that Jarvis launched a campaign to make ...
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...
Do you like comic books? Then you will be pleased to
know that May 3, 2025, is Free Comic Book Day
(FCBD)! This means you can walk into any of over
2,300 participating retailers worldwide and pick up a
free comic. Now in its 23rd year, the global event is
held annually on the first Saturday in May.
