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...
Cockatoos are highly intelligent birds. Past studies
show that they can solve complex problems, use
tools, and even mimic human speech. Now,
researchers have discovered that these clever birds
have learned to dip bland food into sauces, possibly
to improve its taste.
Focaccia bread is often credited to the ancient
Romans, who baked it about 2,000 years ago.
However, new research suggests Neolithic
communities were making their own version of the
delicious bread as far back as 9,000 years ago.
NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a
sustainable human presence near the Moon's south
pole. It began with Artemis I, an uncrewed test flight
in 2022. The Artemis II is expected to launch in
September 2025. This crewed mission will orbit the
Moon to test the spacecraft's capabilities. If all goes
well, Artemis III, set for 2026, will land the first hu...
Wildlife biologists have discovered the heaviest
Florida panther ever recorded. The adult male
weighs an impressive 166 pounds (75 kg). This
surpasses the typical range of 102 to 154 pounds
(46 to 69 kg) for males. Female panthers, which are
much smaller, generally weigh between 50 and 108
pounds (22 and 49 kg).
