NASA’s latest mission takes the search for life to new
frontiers — this time to Jupiter’s fourth largest moon,
Europa. On October 14, 2024, the Europa Clipper
spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center
in Florida to uncover the secrets of this distant
moon.
Nintendo has come a long way from its humble start
as a playing card company in 1889. Today, the
Japanese company is a global gaming powerhouse
known for iconic franchises like Super Mario, The
Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon. Now, with the
opening of the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan,
gaming fans can explore the company’s rich history.
Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11,
honors the brave men and women of the United
States Armed Forces. This US federal holiday pays
tribute to everyone who has served in the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and
Coast Guard.
In mid-September 2023, a mysterious event set off
earthquake sensors worldwide. However, unlike
typical earthquake readings, which are quick and
sharp, this data showed a slow, constant wave.
What surprised scientists even more was that the
rumbling continued for nine consecutive days before
finally subsiding.
On November 3, 2024, most US residents will add
60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks
back an hour. This simple action marks the end of
Daylight Saving Time (DST), which began on March
10, 2024. It helps shift sunlight back into the
morning hours during the darker winter days.
Octopuses are among the smartest marine animals.
These intelligent cephalopods are known for using
coconut shells as mobile homes and armor and
changing colors on demand to evade predators. A
new study by researchers at Germany's Max Planck
Institute of Animal Behavior found that octopuses
can also be strong leaders. They take charge of hu...
Few countries celebrate Halloween with as much
enthusiasm as the United States. Americans spend
months — and millions of dollars — searching for the
perfect costumes. Homes and yards are transformed
into spooky spectacles, complete with skeletons and
glowing jack-o'-lanterns. Here is a brief history of the
spooky holiday, celebrated annually on October 31...
Planetary rings are a natural feature of the larger
outer planets like Jupiter and Neptune, but none are
as spectacular as Saturn's. However, in March and
November 2025, these majestic rings will not be
visible to observers on Earth. Fortunately, this rare
event is only an optical illusion. It is caused by the
orientation of Saturn's thin rings and the planet's t...
Every fall, over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains
worldwide celebrate Diwali. Also known as Deepavali
or the festival of lights, this ancient celebration
dates back over 2,500 years. The exact date varies
annually based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
However, Diwali usually falls in October or
November.
