Gurnee, Illinois —(Map) Paul Durietz is a 76-year-old social studies teacher from Illinois. On September 1, he set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest teaching career. Mr. Durietz has been teaching…
Reading a Burned Ancient Scroll Without Opening It
Roughly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now a group of scientists is working to decode one of the great mysteries of that time…
US House Republicans Struggle to Find a Leader
Washington, DC —(Map) The US House of Representatives hasn’t had an official leader since Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced out three weeks ago. Without a leader, the House cannot run. But Republicans are…
Students Create Tough Solar-Powered Car
A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a tough car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can…
Electronic Waste Day Highlights “Invisible” E-Waste
October 14 was International E-Waste Day – a day meant to highlight the problems of electronic waste. This year, the day was focused on “invisible” e-waste – things most people don’t think…
Election Results from Ecuador and Poland
Elections last weekend in Ecuador and Poland are leading to changes in leadership in both countries. In Ecuador, Daniel Noboa was elected president. In Poland, opposition parties seem to have a…