Daily Wonder

A surprising fish was seen swimming through flooded streets after a big storm! It was a harmless smooth dogfish, and it made people wonder what other animals might appear when water covers the roads.

Meet a giant deep-sea roly poly that can survive for years without eating! Scientists think it has a super-sized stomach and a special gene borrowed long ago from bacteria. What other surprising creatures might be hiding in the dark ocean?

A spooky “zombie star” keeps flashing bright X-ray signals toward Earth. Scientists discovered that a huge burst of gas is making the star wobble—like a giant cosmic fart! What other strange surprises could be hiding in space?

Wildcats may soon return to more wild places in Scotland! Helpers are looking for safe new homes where these shy, stripey animals can grow their numbers. What would it be like to spot one in the forest?

Scientists in Australia found two brand-new kinds of stick insects—and another one that had been hiding nearby all along! These amazing insects show that nature still has many tiny secrets waiting to be discovered.

Scientists have found five amazing animals in different parts of the world this year! From hidden forests to deep oceans, these discoveries show that Earth still has many surprises waiting to be explored.

A hurt pelican surprised scientists by knocking on their lab door for help! Find out how this clever bird got rescued and why pelicans are such amazing animals.

A camera caught an amazing sky surprise: the Sun, a space station, and an airplane all lined up at once! The airplane made a tiny shadow as it zoomed past. How lucky do you think this picture was?

Did Venus once have a moon of its very own? Scientists think it may have slowly crept closer and closer before crashing into the planet. What clues could Venus be hiding?

A giant space rock crashed into the Moon and made a huge new crater! It is wider than two football fields and deep enough to amaze scientists. What else might be hiding on the Moon’s bumpy surface?