Vernal Equinox Marks Arrival of Spring
This year, the vernal equinox officially arrives on Tuesday, March 19 at 11:06 pm in Washington, D.C.
California Lawmaker Wants to Know What Makes People Happy
March 20 is the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness.
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Bird Flu Spread Increasing, Killing South American Wildlife
The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading more aggressively than ever before since its arrival in South America in 2022.
The Wild Winter Sport of Skijoring
What do you get when you cross the sports of rodeo with skiing? An extreme winter sport called skijoring.
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What Is Pi Day?
Math lovers celebrate Pi Day on March 14, or 3/14. Around the world, many people even mark the day by eating a tasty piece of pie.
US Insurance Group Rates Most Driver Assistance Systems ‘Poor’
An American insurance industry group has given most driver assistance systems “poor” ratings after a series of safety tests.
Scientists Grow Mini-organs in Cells from Pregnancy Fluid
British researchers say they have grown small human organs using cells removed from fluid that protects developing fetuses.
Britain’s Princess Kate Apologizes for ‘Confusion’ over Official Photo
Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “any confusion” caused by a photo released over the weekend. The official photo was the first image of the princess since she had a medical operation nearly two months ago.
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France’s ‘Invader’ Could Surprise Olympic Games Visitors
When visitors come to Paris for the Olympic Games starting in July, they will be entering the territory of France’s most famous street artist: “Invader.”
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Electrical Device in Brain Might Help with Depression
Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is an experimental treatment that involves having an electrical device placed in the brain.