EARTH

Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Spin: Tiny Changes You Won't Notice

Earth's spin is not constant. It changes slightly every day. This summer, it will speed up on three days. The changes are so small that people won't notice them. The days will be shorter by a fraction of a second. The moon's position affects Earth's spin. When the moon is far from Earth's equator,

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Jul 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Big Comic-Con 2025 Plans

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is gearing up to be a massive event for Disney fans. From July 24 to 27, Disney Entertainment Television is set to take over Downtown San Diego with a lineup of popular shows and exciting activities. Fans can look forward to 13 panels, exclusive giveaways, celebrity signings

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Days Getting Shorter: What's Happening?

Earth's spin is about to pick up speed, making some days shorter than usual. This change is due to the moon's position relative to Earth. On three specific days in the coming months, the moon's gravitational pull will cause Earth to rotate faster, making each day up to 1. 51 milliseconds shorter. N

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Jul 05 2025SCIENCE

Japan's Earthquake Rumors: Science vs. Speculation

Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors a

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Jul 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Earthworms and Invasive Plants Team Up in Polluted Soil

In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms

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Jun 29 2025SCIENCE

Japan's Final H-2A Rocket Launch: A New Era in Space Exploration

Japan's space program reached a milestone on June 28 with the final launch of its H-2A rocket. This event marked the end of an era for a rocket that had been a reliable workhorse for the country's space missions. The H-2A rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center, successfully deploying t

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Trade Talks: A New Deal with China?

Trump has been talking about a new trade agreement with China. He mentioned this deal during a recent interview, but he didn't share any specifics. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, also confirmed that a deal was signed earlier in the week. However, neither Trump nor Lutnick gave any details a

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Jun 23 2025SCIENCE

Venus' Secret Asteroids: A Future Risk?

Venus, our neighboring planet, might be hiding a secret. It could be harboring a group of asteroids that could potentially hit Earth. These asteroids are hard to spot because they are near the sun. They are called "city-killer" asteroids because they are big enough to cause serious damage if they hi

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Jun 22 2025SCIENCE

Gold and other precious metals are on the move from Earth's core

Volcanic activity in Hawaii is revealing a surprising secret. Scientists have found that gold and other precious metals, long thought to be stuck deep within Earth's core, are actually making their way to the surface. This discovery came from a study that analyzed lava flows from Hawaii's volcanoe

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Jun 19 2025SCIENCE

The Big Eye in the Sky: Chile's Giant Camera

Chile is home to a remarkable piece of technology. The Vera Rubin Observatory is a telescope with a camera as big as a small car. This camera is the largest of its kind on Earth. It is designed to take incredibly detailed pictures of the night sky. The camera's sensors are grouped into 21 rafts,

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