Daily Wonder

How many moons can you spot in one sky picture? Earth’s Moon lined up with Jupiter and four of Jupiter’s biggest moons, making a tiny moon parade. Some of those faraway moons are even bigger than ours!

Meet the wētāpunga, a giant insect that can be as heavy as a small bird! After years of careful breeding, thousands are being returned to wild places—could these amazing bugs make a big comeback?

A giant planet not too far from Earth has puffy water clouds that change over time! Scientists are learning it may be more like planets close to home than they ever expected. What else could be hiding in its cloudy sky?

Meet Jonathan, a giant tortoise who lived to be 194 years old! Scientists studied his DNA to look for clues about why he stayed alive for so long. Could his genes help us learn secrets about living longer?

Do giraffes know more about numbers than we think? Scientists are learning that these tall animals may be able to make smart choices using simple math. Find out how giraffes could surprise us!

A spacecraft high above Earth captured a giant glowing aurora circle around the North Pole—even during daytime! Watch how these colorful sky lights twist and change as scientists learn how the Sun affects our planet.

Did some dinosaurs snack on seaweed? Scientists found clues in ancient fossils that suggest dinosaurs near the coast may have eaten food from the sea 100 million years ago. What other surprising foods could dinosaurs have tried?

Which birds can make the biggest, loudest sounds? Scientists listened to over 100 kinds of birds and found two super-noisy champions. Can you guess how loud their calls can be?

A rare baby turtle with two heads was found on Cape Cod! It has two little heads sharing one body, making it a surprising nature mystery. How do you think this tiny turtle explores its world?

Traffic lights kept breaking in one town, even after they were fixed. What sneaky, slimy suspects could be causing the trouble? Listen to discover the surprising mystery!