The Southern Tropical Andes, which comprises areas
of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, is one of the world's
most biodiverse regions — especially when it comes
to amphibians. The area is home to about 980
amphibian species, including over half of the
150-known glass frog species. Now, two new
members of the tiny frogs have joined this ever-gr...
Dr. Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright, the first female
US Secretary of State, passed away on March 23,
2022. A statement released by her family revealed
that the 84-year-old had been suffering from cancer.
The highest-ranking woman in the history of the
American government at the time of her
appointment, Dr. Albright played a crucial role in s...
Archeologists have long speculated that
Stonehenge, the prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire,
England, was a sort of astronomical calendar
because of its perfect alignment with the
midsummer and midwinter solstices. However, they
have struggled to determine how the calendar
worked. Now, Professor Timothy Darvill of Bournem...
It's St. Patrick's Day! This means you can pinch
anyone not wearing green, go on extensive searches
for lucky, four-leaf clovers, and chase down
leprechauns that lead to pots of gold. For those
wondering how the death anniversary of an Irish
clergyman grew into one of the world's most popular
holidays, here is a brief history.
Holi, the joyous festival of colors, is one of India's
most anticipated events. Though a predominantly
Hindu festival, it transcends all religious barriers and
is observed by people of all faiths. The fun holiday's
date is determined by the Hindu lunar calendar. It
will be observed on March 18 this year.
A new material created by Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) researchers is being hailed as
revolutionary. 2DPA-1 is as light as plastic and two
times stronger than steel. Unlike currently available
polymers, it can conduct electricity and block gas.
The scientists believe 2DPA-1 can help lower our
carbon footprint and perhaps even reduce the ram...
On March 13, 2022, most North Americans will mark
the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) by
"springing forward" an hour. The clock manipulation
will result in the loss of sixty minutes of precious
sleep or leisure time on Sunday. However, it will
allow residents to enjoy longer days during the
upcoming spring and summer months.
A holiday associated with a math constant may not
seem very exciting. But Pi ("π") Day, observed
annually in the US on March 14 (3/14), is an
exception. That's because the celebrations may start
with math activities centered around pi — the ratio
of the circumference of a circle to its diameter,
widely recognized as 3.14. But they inevitably end...
A neatly-laid out sequence of five handprints and
five footprints found near the village of Quesang in
Tibet is being hailed as the world's oldest human
art. The fossilized indentations were etched on
travertine — pliable limestone formed by deposits
from natural springs that harden over time. Based
on the dimensions, the researchers believe the foo...
