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Artificial light includes light from signs and streetlamps. These help people see once the sun goes down. But too much artificial light becomes light pollution. This makes it difficult to see a starry sky. And it affects animal behavior. From…
On April 6, swans parade at the Annual Swan Release, in Stratford, Canada. Each year, on the first Sunday in April, the swans are released from their winter pen…
About one in five people says climate change has a big impact on their daily life. This is according to a new study, released in March by Climate Central. The group looked at global temperatures between December 2024 and February…
An earthquake struck Southeast Asia on March 28. It was centered in the country of Myanmar. The 7.7-magnitude quake was powerful. It even collapsed buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. That’s hundreds of miles from the quake’s epicenter. At press time, more…
People stroll under flowering cherry trees in Kawazu, Japan, on March 2. These cherry trees are unusual: They often flower in February, two months before cherry…
On February 1, Ethan Zhu, 12, takes part in a Lunar New Year parade in New York City. Each lunar year is represented by an animal, or zodiac sign. This year is …
ASPEN, Colorado—Eleanor Andrews, 17, felt a thrill as she ripped down the street style ski course at X Games Aspen 2025. Eleanor was one of only three athletes under 18 skiing at the Games. She skied against older athletes. She…
Paleontologists have discovered nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in Oxfordshire, England. The tracks form a “dinosaur highway.” They’re 166 million years old. Worker Gary Johnson found the tracks while working in a quarry in June 2023. He noticed strange bumps in…
A woman takes a seat on an ice sculpture at the 26th annual Harbin Ice and Snow World on January 5. The festival takes place in Harbin, China, a city known for its cold winters. Visitors can see giant ice…
Imagine seeing ancient treasures on your way to school. In Thessaloniki, Greece, you can. Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city. It has opened a new subway system showcasing ancient artifacts. The artifacts were dug up during the subway’s construction. The subway…
