Nearly Purr-fect Feline Found in Permafrost

A 35,000-year-old mummified saber-toothed kitten, Homotherium latidens, is shown in amazing detail. Its short, thick, dark brown fur, small rounded ears, and unique muzzle are preserved. The kitten still has its whiskers and claws, frozen in time by Siberian permafrost.
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SIBERIA—How good do you think you’ll look after 35,000 years? A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten discovered in permafrost a few years ago is in beautiful shape, giving researchers an amazing look at this extinct PREDATOR.

Their findings recently came out in Scientific... Read more

Teen Summits 14 Highest Peaks!

Nima Rinji Sherpa stands on a snowy mountain, wearing a yellow jacket and blue pants. He’s holding the Nepal flag in one hand and giving a thumbs-up with the other. It’s dark around him, and he looks happy and proud.
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On Oct. 9, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest person to SUMMIT all 14 of the world’s highest peaks—and he is only 18!

The 14 peaks are known as the “8,000ers” because each mountain is at least 8,000 meters tall. That’s more than 5 miles! Only a few dozen people have completed... Read more

New Tarantula In Arizona!

A large, furry tarantula is crawling across a desert under a starry night sky. The full moon shines brightly, and cactus plants can be seen in the distance. The scene looks calm and quiet.
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A new tarantula species has been discovered in our sunny state!

The critter is black and gray with red hairs on its belly and was found in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona. It is formally named Aphonopelma jacobii after Michael A. Jacobi, the person who helped find... Read more

Mars Rover Finds Possible Signs of Life

NASA’s Perseverance rover on the Martian surface. The six-wheeled robotic vehicle is equipped with various scientific instruments, cameras mounted on a mast, and a robotic arm extended with a drill at its end. The rover is positioned on rocky terrain under a light brown sky, showcasing the technology used to explore extraterrestrial landscapes.
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered something on Mars that has scientists very excited: a rock. But not just any rock, this one shows potential signs of ancient life on the Red... Read more

Biden Bows Out of Presidential Race!

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President Joe Biden announced he was not seeking reelection with a letter posted on X on July 21.

In his written statement, Biden highlighted the achievements during his four years as president and said serving in the role was the “greatest honor” of his life. He reiterated that statement... Read more

Tucson Diver Is on Her Way to Olympics

Delaney Schnell making an ‘OK’ hand sign, wearing a red swimsuit and a ‘love’ pendant necklace against a white background.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26 and run through Aug. 11. There will be around 10,500 athletes competing in 329 events... Read more

Primate Puts Plants to Good Use

on left hand side, an orangutan has a wound under right eye. After treatment, the would is completely healed.
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Researchers have observed a surprising similarity between orangutans and humans—an orangutan in Sumatra was observed using a medicinal plant to heal a wound. The research was published last month in Scientific Reports.

It all started in 2022 when Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan believed to be... Read more

Popular App May Be Banned in US

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TikTok faces an uncertain future after a bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden last month that would BAN the app unless it is sold within one year.

TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, responded quickly saying that it has no plans to sell the... Read more

Final Four Will Face Off in Arizona!

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The excitement of March Madness is officially here, and all the fun will wind up in Glendale with the men’s Final Four on April 6 and the NCAA championship game on April 8 at... Read more

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