Ready, set, run — the reindeer are right behind you!
The Running of the Reindeer race in Anchorage,
Alaska, is a high-energy dash where thrill-seekers
sprint through the streets with real reindeer chasing
them. Inspired by Spain’s Running of the Bulls, this
annual event adds an Alaskan twist and is much
safer.
Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight, NS-31, will
launch with an all-female crew on April 14, 2025.
This will be the first all-female crewed mission since
Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's historic
solo flight in 1963. She was the first woman in
space.
On the heels of the spectacular total lunar eclipse on
March 13, 2025, comes another celestial spectacle.
On March 29, 2025, some lucky stargazers will
witness a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be
visible in varying degrees across northeastern North
America, much of Europe, and Russia.
A Flamin' Hot Cheeto resembling Charizard, the
iconic, dragon-like Pokémon with wings, has sold for
an astounding $87,840. The Fire/Flying-type
Pokémon look-alike, named "Cheetozard," was listed
for $250 by Goldin Auctions on February 10, 2025.
After a bidding war that stretched into the early
hours of March 2, 2025, it sold for $72,000 plus $...
On March 22, 2025, millions of people worldwide will
celebrate Earth Hour. The annual event encourages
individuals and businesses to turn off their lights for
one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM local time. This
symbolic act serves as a reminder of the urgent
need to protect our planet from climate change and
environmental damage.
Colossal Biosciences is on a quest to bring back the
woolly mammoth. On March 1, 2025, the
Texas-based startup came one step closer to its goal
with the creation of genetically-modified "woolly
mice." Featuring thick, golden fur and curled
whiskers, the rodents have characteristics similar to
those of the woolly mammoth.
Water is crucial for setting up a human base on the
Moon. But if researchers at the Chinese Academy of
Sciences succeed, this will no longer be a hurdle.
They have found a way to produce large amounts of
water using the hydrogen in lunar soil.
Skywatchers can look forward to a spectacular total
lunar eclipse this month. The event will take place
overnight from March 13 to 14, 2025, and will be
visible from anywhere on Earth's night side. The
best views will be in North and South America. Parts
of Europe may catch a glimpse of the eclipse at
moonset, while East Asia will see it at moonrise. Th...
Plants undergoing stress, such as drought or insect
damage, use various tactics to defend themselves
and warn others of danger. Some release strong
scents, while others change color and shape. A
recent study found that stressed plants even
produce popping or clicking sounds. However,
humans cannot hear them because they are at fre...
