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Alex Goulding smashed a world record on the year's most depressing day, raising money for mental health and proving fitness can transform lives. The British athlete completed 19 explosive pushups in 60 seconds, nearly doubling the previous record.
The "most depressing day of the year" isn't based on science at all. Mental health experts are calling out the marketing gimmick that's been fooling people since 2005.
Marine biologists witnessed something extraordinary off Loreto, Mexico: an albino blue whale, one of the rarest sightings in marine biology history. The discovery caps a record-breaking season that shows endangered blue whales are thriving in protected waters.
While "Blue Monday" is just marketing hype, winter really does affect our mood and energy levels. Simple daily actions like getting sunlight, moving your body, and connecting with friends can make a powerful difference.
The rare Blue Moon happening May 31st isn't just a calendar quirk. It's a reminder of humanity's ancient connection to our cosmic companion overhead.
Blue whales sing at frequencies so low that killer whales can't hear them beyond a kilometer, effectively making the ocean's loudest animal acoustically invisible to its only predator. This discovery reveals how nature's largest creatures use sound as a survival tool.
Tonight's full moon is a double rarity: a blue moon and a micromoon happening at once. The celestial show peaks at 4:45 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, and won't happen again until 2027.
Just days after a devastating rocket explosion, Blue Origin's CEO announced an ambitious six-month timeline to rebuild and return to flight. Despite skepticism, the company has federal support and a solid plan forward.
A blue micromoon will light up the sky this weekend, and skywatchers won't see another one until December 2028. Southern Hemisphere viewers get an extra treat when the moon passes in front of a bright star.
Blue Origin is partnering with NASA to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids using ion beams and high-speed impacts. The NEO Hunter mission will scan, deflect, and divert space rocks before they can threaten our planet.
Jeff Bezos just joined SpaceX in the reusable rocket club. Blue Origin's New Glenn booster successfully launched and landed for the second time, marking a major milestone in making space travel more affordable.
Missing the rare Blue Micromoon on May 31, 2026? Italian astronomers are offering a front-row seat through a free livestream that brings this celestial wonder to anyone with an internet connection.
A tiny island nation just proved you can protect the ocean and attract investors at the same time. Seychelles launched the world's first sovereign blue bond in 2018, raising $15 million to safeguard marine life while inspiring countries worldwide to follow suit.
When two protesters tried to burn an American flag on the field at Dodger Stadium in 1976, Cubs outfielder Rick Monday sprinted over and grabbed it from their hands. The opposing crowd gave him a standing ovation.
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After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
Spain just earned 794 Blue Flags for its beaches, marinas and boats, the highest number ever awarded to any country. The eco-certification means cleaner water, safer swimming, and better accessibility for millions of beachgoers.
Blue Origin's first lunar lander is racing through final testing at NASA facilities, bringing private moon missions one giant leap closer to reality. The spacecraft could touch down on the moon before year's end, paving the way for astronauts to follow.
Delegates from 15+ countries just backed Liberia's plan to transform its struggling fisheries sector into an economic powerhouse. The roadmap includes blue bonds, research tech, and jobs for coastal communities.
NASA astronauts now have a full-scale Blue Moon lander mockup to train in at Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. The arrival marks a major milestone in the Artemis program's quest to establish a permanent moon presence.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just flew the same rocket booster twice, marking a breakthrough in making space travel more affordable and sustainable. The New Glenn rocket's first stage successfully launched, separated, and landed on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean after its second journey to space.
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