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Mars' Secrets Unveiled: A Look at 100, 000 Images from the Red Planet

December 17, 2025

Mars has been under the lens for two decades now. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been circling the red planet, capturing stunning images with its High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. Recently, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) shared the 100, 000th image taken

lifestyle

Budget Baileys Bites: A Sweet Treat That's Dividing Opinions

December 17, 2025

In the rush to find the perfect festive treats, shoppers are discovering a new Baileys dessert at Iceland that's making waves. The Baileys 12 Macarons, priced at just £4, have caught the attention of dessert lovers. These macarons come in three flavors: coffee, chocolate, and salted caramel, all inf

sports

Notre Dame's Big Bowl Blunder

December 12, 2025

Notre Dame's decision to skip the bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff is a big deal. They were upset about not getting one of the 12 spots. Instead of playing BYU, they decided to stay home. This move has caused a lot of backlash. The Irish have a long history of getting special tr

science

Alexandria's Ancient Party Boat: A Glimpse into Luxury

December 9, 2025

Under the waves near Alexandria, a team of divers found a big surprise: a 2, 000-year-old party boat! This wasn't just any boat. It was a luxury vessel, likely used for fun and maybe even religious events. The boat, called a "thalamagos, " was huge—about 115 feet long and 23 feet wide. It had a fla

science

Cosmic Candy: Sweet Secrets from Asteroid Bennu

December 4, 2025

Asteroid Bennu has been sharing some sweet secrets. Scientists have found sugars and a mysterious "space gum" in samples brought back by NASA's Osiris-REx mission. These findings could help us understand how life began on Earth. The sugars found in the asteroid samples are important for life as we

politics

Ukraine's Zelensky Talks Peace and Challenges

December 2, 2025

Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p

science

Old Irish Remedies: When Science Meets Faith

December 2, 2025

In the early 20th century, a big collection of old Irish folk remedies was put together. These remedies were used to treat all sorts of illnesses. The people who used them were mostly from the countryside and were born between 1850 and 1925. Some of these remedies were pretty unusual. They involved

sports

A Star-Spangled Showdown: Michael Chandler's Mission to Revive American Pride in UFC

November 30, 2025

Michael Chandler is on a mission. He wants to bring back the glory days for American fighters in the UFC. Right now, the USA is in a tough spot. No American men hold UFC titles. It's been like this since 2004. Chandler sees this as a big opportunity. He's got his eyes on Conor McGregor. He wants to

entertainment

A Holiday Song That Tells It Like It Is

November 29, 2025

Holiday music is everywhere these days. It's in stores, on the radio, and even playing in our homes. But not all holiday songs are about joy and cheer. Some tell a different story. One such song is "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues. It's not your typical holiday tune. It's raw, honest, and a bit

science

Asteroid Bennu: A Cosmic Grocery Store for Life's Ingredients

November 29, 2025

Asteroids might have been like cosmic delivery trucks, bringing essential supplies for life to Earth. Scientists recently found tryptophan, an important amino acid, in samples from asteroid Bennu. This discovery adds to the growing list of life's building blocks found in space rocks. Bennu is a sma