In January of 2022, a massive volcano erupted under the ocean near Tonga. The eruption released huge amounts of methane - a dangerous greenhouse gas. Now scientists have discovered that the volcano's ash cloud also removed a lot of methane. The discovery could lead to new ways to fight global warming.
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Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that rice seeds that "hear" the sound of raindrops seem to sprout faster than those that do not. The study is the first to suggest that seeds can sense sound, and use the information to help them "decide" when to sprout.
Today, NewsForKids.net looks at two important stories in the news. Last week, 56 countries met in Colombia to try to find a way to end fossil fuels. And struggles over control of the Strait of Hormuz may be challenging the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Scientists have found a recording of a whale song made in 1949. It may be the earliest recording of a whale song ever made. The discovery is important because it provides a record of how sounds in the ocean have changed over the last 75 years.
Today marks the 56th celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside to remind people to protect our planet. This year’s theme, like last year, is "Our Power, Our Planet". The theme focuses attention on clean energy, while also reminding people of the power they have to fight the climate crisis.
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has successfully raised a baby warty frogfish from an egg. This is the first time anyone has done this. The aquarium says their work could help with raising other sea creatures in the future.
New Zealand's kakapos are some of the strangest birds in the world. They're heavy, flightless parrots that are only active at night. And they're endangered. Now, thanks to efforts to protect them, kakapos may be bouncing back. Scientists are expecting a record number of kakapo chicks to be born this year.
For the first time in roughly 150 years, giant tortoises have begun roaming Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands again. The tortoises were released last Friday. It's a big step in restoring the island's natural environment, and is part of a larger project to return several other animals to the island.
Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that his government has gotten rid of an important rule which says that the pollution causing global warming is dangerous. The change will make it much harder for the US government - now or in the future - to act on the climate crisis.
A massive winter storm has hit the US, bringing record-breaking low temperatures and huge amounts of snow and ice. The deadly storm left hundreds of thousands of people without power, and made travel nearly impossible in many areas. The storm's effects are being felt from the South all the way to the Northeast.
Scientists have been tracking the huge iceberg A23a for years. What was once the world's largest iceberg is rapidly shrinking in size, and is covered with blue water from melting ice. After 40 years, the massive iceberg is breaking up and is soon expected to disappear completely.