With two pairs of antennae, large compound eyes,
and four sets of jaws, giant isopods look like
creatures from a science fiction movie. Now,
researchers have discovered a new "supergiant"
isopod species with a head strikingly similar to Darth
Vader’s helmet. In a nod to the iconic Star Wars
villain, they have named it Bathynomus vaderi (B. ...
St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17,
is a lively holiday that honors the most famous of
Ireland's three patron saints. Though widely known
for its parades, shamrocks, and everything green,
the day's roots are steeped in history.
California’s famous bald eagle couple, Jackie and
Shadow, are proud parents of triplets. The first
eaglet hatched late on March 3, 2025. The second
followed shortly after in the early hours of March 4.
The third and final eaglet popped out of its eggshell
four days later, on March 8. These are the couple’s
first successfully hatched chicks since one named ...
Zara Lachlan made history on February 1, 2025, as
the first woman and youngest person to row solo,
unsupported, and non-stop across the Atlantic
Ocean. The 21-year-old British student completed
the 4,100-mile (6,598 km) voyage from Europe to
South America in 97 days, 9 hours, and 20 minutes.
Remarkably, Lachlan had minimal ocean rowing ex...
India is home to numerous vibrant festivals. But few
are as eagerly awaited as Holi, the Festival of Colors.
This joyous Hindu holiday marks the arrival of spring
and the triumph of good over evil. Its date changes
annually, as it follows the lunar calendar. In 2025,
Holi will fall on March 14.
On March 9, 2025, most Americans will begin
Daylight Saving Time (DST) by moving their clocks
ahead an hour. The time change will result in a loss
of an hour of sleep or free time on Sunday. However,
it will allow for longer days during the upcoming
spring and summer months.
Ramadan is the ninth and most sacred month in the
Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, archangel
Jibril revealed the first five verses of the Quran —
Islam's holy text — to Prophet Muhammad. The start
of the holy month is determined by the appearance
of the new crescent moon. This year, Ramadan is
expected to begin at sundown on or around Febru...
Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is
observed worldwide, but not always in the same
way. While many in the US exchange candy, flowers,
and gifts, other countries have their own unique
traditions. Some even celebrate on a completely
different date. Here are some interesting Valentine's
Day customs from around the world.
After spending months spinning in the Antarctic
waters, A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, is on the
move again. This massive chunk of ice covers 1,418
square miles (3,673 sq. km). This is more than twice
the size of the city of London. It weighs over a trillion
tons and is about 1,312 feet (400 m) thick.
