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From the opening of Japan's record-breaking Seikan Tunnel to vinyl records outselling CDs for the first time in decades, March 13 has witnessed remarkable achievements in engineering, music, and culture that continue to shape our world today.
A researcher has identified a long-lost page from the legendary Archimedes Palimpsest at a French museum, containing ancient mathematical text hidden beneath a twentieth-century religious illustration. Scientists plan advanced imaging to reveal the concealed writings.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University's innovative Bounty Project has extracted over 185,000 pounds of abandoned fishing equipment from the North Pacific Ocean in just three years by compensating commercial fishermen to collect debris during routine operations.
New scientific research reveals that chimpanzees demonstrate a clear preference for crystals and glittering stones, keeping them in their sleeping areas and easily distinguishing them from ordinary rocks. This discovery may offer insights into the evolutionary origins of human fascination with precious gems.
Citizens across the United Kingdom and beyond are challenging traditional notions of patriotism, emphasizing care for neighbors, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community building over symbolic displays of national pride.
From Gandhi's legendary Salt March to the founding of Girl Scouts, March 12 has witnessed remarkable moments in history. This date also marks birthdays of influential musicians and groundbreaking achievements in sports and civil rights.
A 25-year-old mail carrier discovered a wallet buried in snow during his route in subzero temperatures. Rather than simply turning it in, he spent hours after his shift driving across the region to personally return it to its rightful owner.
Researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can identify significant heart disease risk in women through standard mammography scans, potentially transforming preventive care without additional cost or inconvenience to patients.
Researchers have developed a revolutionary method using satellite radar imaging to detect millimeter-scale structural changes in bridges worldwide, potentially preventing catastrophic failures. The technology could transform infrastructure monitoring by identifying at-risk bridges before traditional inspections reveal problems.
A growing movement of older activists is challenging stereotypes about protest and retirement. From Stonehenge to courtrooms, pensioners are joining younger generations in civil resistance, driven by concerns about intergenerational justice and the climate crisis.
A spectacular butterfly species absent from England since the 1960s appears to have successfully reestablished itself across the country. The large tortoiseshell butterfly, which disappeared after Dutch elm disease devastated its habitat, has been recorded in widespread sightings for several consecutive years.
A West African fruit now cultivated in Florida offers cancer patients relief from the metallic taste caused by chemotherapy treatments. The miracle berry contains a natural compound that temporarily restores the ability to enjoy food during treatment.
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