The Story Behind Diwali, The Festival Of Lights
Every fall, more than a billion people around the world celebrate Diwali. Also known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, it is a time of joy, unity, and spiritual re...
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Golden State Valkyries Make WNBA History With Championship
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68–63 in a thrilling Game 7 on October 31, 2026, to capture their first WNBA championship. They also made history by...
The Scary Truth About Halloween Pumpkins
Every fall, tens of millions of pumpkins decorate doorsteps and porches across the United States (US). Some are carved into spooky jack-o'-lanterns, while others are used...
This New Battery Could Safely Power Tiny Devices Inside The Body
Ingestible sensors offer a simple way to monitor health from inside the body. But safely powering them is a challenge. Traditional batteries contain harmful chemicals. Th...
Ingestible sensors offer a simple way to monitor health from inside the body. But safely powering them is a challenge. Traditional batteries contain harmful chemicals. Th...
11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Makes Chess History
Imagine becoming one of the world's top chess players before finishing middle school! For Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old from northwest London, England, this is alrea...
Imagine becoming one of the world's top chess players before finishing middle school! For Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old from northwest London, England, this is alrea...
Mexico's Day of the Dead: A Celebration Of Life And Loved Ones
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and joyful Mexican holiday. Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, it honors loved ones who have passed away. The f...
Rhode Island Farmer Makes Pumpkin History
Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island, is no stranger to breaking world records with giant pumpkins. In 2006, his 1,502-pound (681 kg) pumpkin became the first to top 1,500...
Scientists Identify First New Wild Cat Species In Over 100 Years
Scientists in Bolivia have recently unveiled a new species of wild cat. Called the tilcayo, it is the first new living cat species identified in more than 100 years. The...
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time Ends On November 1
It is that time of the year again! On November 1, 2026, many North Americans will add 60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks back an hour. This simple action...
It is that time of the year again! On November 1, 2026, many North Americans will add 60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks back an hour. This simple action...
Ray Villafane Transforms Pumpkins Into 3-D Sculptures
Looking for ideas for your Halloween pumpkin? Then you might want to check out American sculptor and artist Ray Villafane's masterpieces. The two-time winner of the Food...
Looking for ideas for your Halloween pumpkin? Then you might want to check out American sculptor and artist Ray Villafane's masterpieces. The two-time winner of the Food...
Tesla’s "Flying" Roadster Stuns In Texas
American car manufacturer Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at a live event at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, 2026. To showcase the c...
Australia's Twelve Apostles Are Much Younger Than Previously Believed
Standing up to 147 feet (45 m) tall along Australia's famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the Twelve Apostles are one of the country's best-known natural landmarks. The...
These Cookies Started As Plastic Bottles
Making edible cookies may be the last thing that comes to mind when we think of ways to recycle plastic. But that is exactly what researchers at Southern Illinois Univers...