Science

October 4, 2025

Searchable “Eclipse Atlas” Archive Traces Solar Phenomena Through the Centuries

When was the last time you remember watching a solar or lunar eclipse? The Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024, was the last time this celestial event occurred, and it was visible across parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A partial eclipse happened on September 21, 2025, in parts of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica.

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September 25, 2025

Study Confirms That Watching Studio Ghibli Films Is Great for Your Mental Health

Studio Ghibli movies are beloved around the world for their earnest stories and charming art style. It’s not just that these titles are critically acclaimed, they are also emotionally uplifting and inspiring. Now, it turns out the fuzzy feelings these movies leave us with are not only in our heads, as they have been backed by science. “Young people feel increasingly anxious and sad nowadays.

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September 2, 2025

Scientists Stunned by Bright Orange Shark Discovered off the Coast of Costa Rica

Genetics are incredible. They can turn a manta ray pink and peacock white. And apparently, they can transform a shark into an oversized goldfish. In summer 2024, a unique nurse shark was discovered during a sport fishing trip in Costa Rica. Its orange-golden hue surprised participants and scientists alike. Now, a new study published in Marine Biodiversity is shedding light on what exactly is happening genetically to this unique shark.

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