If this summer feels a little warmer than usual, you
are not wrong. The global temperatures in June
2023 far exceeded the previous record set in June
2019. The sweltering weather intensified in July. On
August 14, 2023, NASA reported that it was the
hottest month since global temperature
record-keeping began in 1880. Some experts belie...
Hundreds of firefighters are currently battling
catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. The fires
ignited on August 8, 2023. The flames rapidly burnt
through vegetation before exploding overnight and
spreading to nearby communities. Fanned by strong
winds from a distant hurricane, they moved so
quickly that some residents were forced to jump in...
There are thousands of stunning waterfalls
worldwide. However, none are as unique as
Antarctica's Blood Falls. The aptly-named waterfall,
which flows from the tip of the Taylor Glacier, spurts
out bright red water. The existence of this
five-story-tall waterfall has been known for over a
century. But the reason behind its crimson waters ...
Like most fish, sharks are largely ectothermic, or
cold-blooded. This means their body temperature
depends on the water around them. To avoid
freezing, most shark species remain close to the
ocean's surface, where the water temperatures are
warmer. However, scalloped hammerheads have
long been known to dive thousands of feet into th...
The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) has
been a dominant force in world soccer for the past
three decades. The impressive team boasts four
World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals. Team
USA now hopes to win its third consecutive title at
the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and
New Zealand. No team, men's or women's, has ach...
Former US President Ronald Reagan's love for jelly
beans was well-known. However, the country's 40th
leader also had another guilty pleasure — ice cream.
In 1984, Mr. Reagan gave the "nutritious and
wholesome food" the respect it deserved by
declaring July as National Ice Cream Month!
Most artists have to wait decades for their talents to
be recognized. Some, like Dutch painter Van Gogh,
only achieve fame after they die. But this is not the
case for Andres Valencia. The 11-year-old San Diego,
CA, resident has already made millions selling his
contemporary paintings to art collectors. His fans
include Hollywood actors Diane Keaton, Channing ...
Fridays are always the best day of the week. But
June 2, 2023, promises to be even more special.
That’s because it also happens to be National Donut
Day! This makes it your civic duty to indulge in the
fried treat. Surprisingly, the holiday was not
established by donut makers to increase sales.
Instead, it was started by volunteers from the Salv...
Scientists have long theorized that older stars swell
up as they age and devour nearby planets.
However, the assumption has been derived from
observations made before and after the event. Now,
for the first time, astronomers have caught a star in
the act of engulfing a planet. The star, known as ZTF
SLRN-2020, resides approximately 12,000 light-ye...
