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What will happen during the total lunar eclipse of March 2025?

Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect. Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect. (Image credit: HASSAN AMMAR/AFP via Getty Images) More than two y

The North Magnetic Pole’s Mysterious Journey Across the Arctic

Aurora borealis over Canada, as seen from the International Space Station in 2017. The spectacular display is caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.Credit...JSC/NASA The north magnetic pole is restless. Distinct from the geographic North Pole, where all the lines of longitude meet at the top of the world, the magnetic pole is the point that a compass

The Shortest Driving Route Through All 48 Contiguous USA States

Traveling through all 48 contiguous U.S. states is the ultimate road trip adventure, offering a chance to experience America’s vast landscapes, vibrant cities, and hidden gems. While it might seem like a logistical challenge, there is a way to optimize the route to minimize driving distance while still crossing every state. Here’s everything you need to know about the shortest driving route t

Meet one of France’s last on-site lighthouse keepers

Benoît Jenouvrier, is one of the country's last keepers to live full-time at his lighthouse - Cordouan lighthouse in the Gironde - when on duty Benoît Jenouvrier has been working at the Phare de Cordouane for nine years, and shares the job with five others Quentin Salinier There is only one lighthouse inhabited all year round, and that is the Phare de Cordouan, the oldest in t

Japan’s Plastic That Disappears and Enriches the Earth

Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have unveiled a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that could offer a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Unlike traditional plastics, this new material dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with essential nutrients. A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics Traditional

Horrifying moment Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket explodes and comes crashing down to Earth after losing contact with ground control

It marks the second failure this year for Elon Musk's SpaceX Mars program... Elon Musk's SpaceX spacecraft was captured on camera exploding and falling back down to Earth in its second failed attempt this year to deploy mock satellites. Sadly, it wasn't second time lucky this year for SpaceX's Starship spacecraft which - not even 10 minutes after taking off from Starbase in Texas yesterday

Trophy hunter who targeted elephants and lions gets eaten by crocodiles

All animal lovers are opposed to trophy hunting. It can be hard to believe that there are people who enjoy killing at-risk animals like lions and rhinos. This “sport” has pushed many species to the brink of extinction, but despite controversy and pushback from conservation groups this kind of hunting remains legal in many places. But sometimes the animal kingdom has its own sen

Photographer Captures Ultra-Rare White Orca Off the Coast of Japan

A ghostly white orca seen off the coast of Japan. | Tokuyuki Hayakawa A nature photographer in Japan has captured photos and video of a rare white orca, despite some people calling his work fake. Tokuyuki Hayakawa specializes in photographing killer whales in the waters off Rausu on the northern tip of Japan. He spends 40 to 50 days per year in the remote region, according to Studio Persol.

Meet Fat Albert: The adorable giant of the Arctic world

In the small Alaskan town of Kaktovik, a polar bear named Fat Albert has become a local celebrity. Weighing over 680kg, thanks to a regular diet of whale meat provided by locals, he's the largest polar bear in Alaska. Photographer Edward Boudreau has documented Albert's growth, capturing his journey from cub to giant. Fat Albert (Credits: Instagram Edward Boudreau) There is a famous resi

Canadian Premier cancels $100,000,000 contract with Elon Musk in retaliation for Trump tariffs

Doug Ford had warned contracts would be cancelled with those who 'encourage economic attacks' on Canada A Canadian Premier has just cancelled an eye-watering $100 million contract with Elon Musk in retaliation for the US President's tariffs. Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, Canada, has announced the province has shredded its contract with Musk's satellite internet company Starlink in retali