Every fall, over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains
worldwide celebrate Diwali. Also known as Deepavali
or the festival of lights, this ancient celebration
dates back over 2,500 years. The exact date varies
annually based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
However, Diwali usually falls in October or
November.
The countdown to the US Presidential election has
begun. On November 5, 2024, millions of Americans
will head to the polls to select a new leader for the
next four years. They will vote for either Vice
President Kamala Harris or former President Donald
Trump. Winning the popular vote is important for
both candidates. However, to secure the presidenc...
In the wild, animals frequently use deceptive tactics
to survive. For instance, some wasps turn spiders
into "zombie" slaves to build intricate nests.
Similarly, mouse-eared bats mimic hornet buzzes to
avoid being preyed upon by owls. Now, a new study
reveals that a crafty orb-weaver spider species has
found a way to manipulate the mating signals of ...
On September 26, 2024, at 11:10 pm EST,
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida,
as a dangerous Category 4 storm. With sustained
winds of over 140 miles per hour (225 km/h), it was
the most powerful hurricane to hit the region since
record-keeping began in 1851. After causing
widespread damage, Helene continued on to sever...
The Internet's newest celebrities are two adorable
zoo animals from opposite corners of the world. Moo
Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, resides in Thailand,
while Pesto, an unusually large king penguin chick,
calls Australia home.
After an illustrious 15-year career, American soccer
icon Alex Morgan has decided to retire from
professional soccer. Morgan broke the news to her
fans on social media on September 5, 2024. The
35-year-old is expecting her second child and wants
to focus on her young family. Morgan's remarkable
tenure includes 22 World Cup appearances and 16...
This summer, scientists returned to the legendary
Titanic's resting place in the Atlantic Ocean for the
first time in 14 years. The 20-day-long remote
imaging expedition ended on August 9, 2024. It was
conducted by RMS Titanic Inc., the US company with
legal rights to salvage the wreck.
In 79 AD, Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying
the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under
a thick layer of volcanic debris. Nearly 1,700 years
later, in 1752, researchers found over 1,800 rolled
papyrus scrolls inside the library of a Herculaneum
mansion. The scrolls' exterior was severely charred
by the intense heat. But due to the lack of oxygen,...
September 11, 2001, began as a serene autumn
morning in New York City. However, within a few
hours, this tranquility was shattered by the deadliest
terrorist attacks in US history. This unprovoked act of
violence was planned and executed by members of
the Islamic extremist organization al-Qaeda. The
tragedy resulted in the deaths of 2,977 innocent p...
