Every fall, Americans buy tens of millions of
decorative pumpkins. Some are carved into spooky
jack-o'-lanterns, while others are used simply for
display. Unfortunately, the interest in these colorful
gourds fades soon after Halloween. Experts estimate
that over one billion pounds of pumpkins — more
than 80 percent of the 1.3 billion pounds purchase...
Every October, farmers across the US harvest
millions of pumpkins. Some make it to the dinner
table in the form of delicious soups or pies. Others
get transformed into spooky jack-o'-lanterns. Then
there are the select few whose only purpose is to win
weigh-off contests. There are numerous such
competitions held nationwide. However, the most i...
At just 18 years old, Nima Rinji Sherpa has achieved
a feat that few can even imagine. He has become
the youngest person, and one of only about 50, to
climb all 14 of the world's "eight-thousanders."
These peaks, located within Asia's Himalayan and
Karakoram ranges, stand over 26,247 feet (8,000
m) tall. This is above the so-called "death zone," w...
SpaceX has achieved yet another groundbreaking
milestone. On October 13, 2024, the aerospace
company successfully flew the 233-foot (71 m)
Starship rocket booster back to its launch site and
caught it mid-air with two mechanical arms.
Previously, SpaceX boosters landed on a floating
platform or landing pad and required transportatio...
Food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas
emissions. As food decomposes in landfills, it
releases methane and carbon dioxide. These potent
gases accelerate global warming and climate
change. Experts estimate that nearly a third of the
world's food, about 1.3 billion tons, is wasted
annually. This waste generates a staggering 3.3 bil...
Earthworms are well-known for their ability to enrich
and improve soil. Yet, their precise impact on plant
growth had remained a mystery. Now, two
groundbreaking studies have found that these
creepy crawlers not only boost crop yields but also
protect plants from harmful microplastics.
Columbus Day is observed annually on the second
Monday of October. It commemorates Christopher
Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492.
However, this US federal holiday, which falls on
October 14 this year, has often been a topic of
debate. Many believe that the European settlers'
mistreatment of the Native American people is not ...
On October 2, 2024, a few lucky skygazers
witnessed the Sun transform into a stunning "ring of
fire" in the sky. The annular solar eclipse's narrow
path, which began in the Pacific Ocean and ended in
the Atlantic Ocean, tracked far from land. As a result,
it was visible only to about 175,000 people
worldwide.
Egyptian archeologists revealed the discovery of a
gleaming bronze sword on September 5, 2024. The
weapon was marked with the insignia of Ramses II,
one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.
Despite being buried for over 3,000 years, the sword
has retained its reflective shine.
