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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. …
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 so powerful that it collapsed buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. That’s hundreds of miles from the earthquake’s epicenter. At press time,…
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. As one of only three athletes under 18 competing in a ski event at the Games, Eleanor carved the…
Paleontologists have discovered nearly 200 dinosaur tracks forming what experts are calling a “dinosaur highway.” The tracks are located in Oxfordshire, England, and date back 166 million years. Worker Gary Johnson found the tracks while digging up clay in a…
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 work or school. Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, has made that a reality. The city has opened a new subway system that showcases ancient artifacts dug up during its construction. The subway opened…
