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Earth Shaker: Taiwan's Recent Tremors and Its Earthquake History

December 18, 2025

Taiwan felt the ground move again. A quake with a magnitude of 5. 1 hit near Hualien city. This is not new for Taiwan. It is in a spot where two big pieces of Earth's crust meet. That makes it a hotspot for earthquakes. The recent quake was not too deep. It was about 31. 6 km under the surface. It

science

Shaking Ground: What's Happening Near Granada?

December 12, 2025

Something just shook near Granada, Spain. It might have been a small earthquake. No one is sure yet. This is not unusual. The area is known for some seismic activity. But what does this mean for people living there? And how can they stay informed? Earthquakes can be scary. They can happen without w

science

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

December 10, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

environment

Japan's Earthquake Warning: Be Ready, Not Scared

December 9, 2025

Japan recently experienced a strong earthquake, measuring 7. 5 on the Richter scale, in its northern regions. This event has sparked concerns about the possibility of an even larger earthquake, often referred to as a megaquake, which could potentially trigger a massive tsunami reaching up to 98 feet

technology

A Glitch in the System: Nevada's Phantom Earthquake

December 5, 2025

In Nevada, phones lit up with a startling message early Thursday. A 5. 9-magnitude earthquake had supposedly struck, according to an alert from the U. S. Geological Survey (U. S. G. S. ). But something was off. People in Dayton and Reno, close to the supposed epicenter, felt nothing. No shaking, no

weather

Alaska Rocks Again: Another Earthquake Shakes the Last Frontier

November 28, 2025

Alaska, known for its wild beauty and seismic activity, felt another shake early Thursday. A 6. 0 magnitude quake hit near Susitna, roughly 30 miles from Anchorage, around 8:11 a. m. local time. The U. S. Geological Survey reported the event, but don't worry, no tsunami is expected this time. Good

politics

America's Rush to Catch Up in the Rare Earth Race

November 25, 2025

In the vast Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine might look like any other barren landscape, but it holds a crucial piece of America's past and future. This mine was once the world's top supplier of rare earth elements, essential for modern tech and military tech. Back in the 1980s, it provided nea

science

Aliens Among Us: What's Really Going On?

November 21, 2025

People have been talking about aliens for a long time. Movies and books often show aliens as friendly or scary. But real-life stories are different. These stories often talk about lone aliens or small groups doing strange things. Things like taking people, doing experiments, hurting animals, and eve

politics

U. S. and Saudi Arabia Team Up for Rare Earths and Nuclear Power

November 20, 2025

The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of thes

entertainment

A New World of Stories: Noah Hawley Expands His Creative Universe

November 12, 2025

Noah Hawley, a well-known figure in the TV world, has made a big move. He's teaming up again with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. This deal includes a second season of the popular show "Alien: Earth. " The new season will start filming in London next year. The deal is worth a lot of money, i