China to complete ‘Heavenly Palace’ and break world record for space launches in 2022

Source: Live Science

As China’s space program heats up, they aim to launch 60 missions in 2022 alone, breaking the world record of 55 missions set just last year.

The volunteers saving animals in Ukraine – photo essay

Source: The Guardian

Through the tireless efforts of volunteers and animal rescue organizations, Ukraine’s animals are given a second chance at survival.

How Highly Trained Anti-Poaching Dogs Are Saving Rhinos In Africa

Source: MEL Magazine

Thanks to the efforts of these highly skilled dogs, rhinos at the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve are safer from poachers than ever before.

NASA chief: Moon mission is in preparation for Mars

Source: CNN

Watch this short interview with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson about the Artemis program and NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon in 2025.

Can You Teach a Goldfish to Drive?

Source: Discovery

You may not be able to teach a fish how to climb a tree, but can you teach it to drive? Read about this remarkable study to find out.

Chimpanzees apply ‘medicine’ to each others’ wounds in a possible show of empathy

Source: CNN

Learn how chimpanzees use insects to treat wounds and care for others.

As climate worsens, environmentalists also grapple with the mental toll of activism

Source: NPR

Environmental activism is hugely important, but so is mental health. Learn how a courageous new wave of activists reconcile the two.

The Tragic Myth of the Sun God’s Son

Source: TED

Watch the video and consider what the myth teaches us about science and nature.

Is NASA Really Crashing a Spacecraft into an Asteroid?

Source: NASA

Watch the short video and read one of the related articles from NASA to learn why.

Heard, Felt, but Barely Seen: How a Volcano Severed Tonga from the World

Source: The New York Times

Read or skim the article for details about the eruption and its fallout.