Millions of people in Africa live without reliable electricity. A U. S. company, d. light, is trying to change that with affordable solar power. Their goal? To connect a billion people by 2030. Dimakatso Ngcobo, a 12-year-old from Kokotela, South Africa, knows the struggles of life without electrici
Prince William is kicking off a four-day trip to South Africa, with a big focus on climate change and the environment. He'll chat with young environmentalists, hang out with local fishermen, and even join a rugby practice at a local school. The highlight of his visit? The Earthshot Prize ceremony, w
Prince William, 42, is heading to South Africa for an important visit, focusing on environmental issues and global warming. He's not just talking about it; he's also hosting a big event called the Earthshot Prize. This prize gives money to five groups that come up with clever ideas to help the envir
You know that feeling when you're expecting a special visitor, and they just don't show up? Well, Comet Atlas, also known as C/2024 S1, pulled a real trick-or-treat stunt. astronomers had been keeping an eye on this comet, hoping it would put on a spooky show for Halloween. But alas, it had other pl
Last Thursday was quite the day for space rocks! Six asteroids zoomed past Earth, with one coming pretty close. These asteroids, from tiny to building-sized, are common in our space neighborhood. NASA keeps an eye on them to ensure they don't cause any trouble. The day started with two asteroids, 2
This week, Earth is in for a cosmic show as several asteroids zip past our planet. One of these space rocks, named 2024 UQ1, is as big as a bus and will come within 148, 000 miles of Earth. That's closer than the moon! NASA keeps a close eye on these Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) that hang out near our
Today is astronomical day! Four asteroids, including a so-called "city killer, " are scheduled for a close encounter with Earth. They won't hit us, but they'll still make quite the show. The largest, named 2002 NV16, is about the size of the Washington Monument and comes closest at about 2. 8 millio
Astronomers are excited as a new comet, Comet C/2024 S1, is set to make its appearance near Earth this week, just in time for Halloween. Discovered at the end of September, this comet will pass close to our planet on October 24. To catch a glimpse, look towards the eastern sky before sunrise. After
Astronomers have spotted a comet that’s getting really close to Earth. It’s been a while since this comet visited – around 80,000 years! The best time to see it is just after sunset, looking west. You might not need binoculars or a telescope; your naked eye should do the trick. If you miss it this t
Imagine this: Hawaii just had an amazing nighttime party, but it wasn't with people—it was with a comet! Last weekend, Hawaiian skywatchers got to see something super special. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on its way back, and it came really close to Earth, around 44 million miles. NASA says it'll be v
