
To recap 2024, NewsForKids.net takes a look at some of the most interesting stories we’ve covered this year.
Today we’ll take a look at some amazing stories from the world of science.
August 21, 2024
Scientists have discovered a surprising new source of oxygen in the ocean. They believe special rocks on the sea floor may act like batteries, producing oxygen from salty water. This discovery raises new questions about the impacts of deep-sea mining.
September 12, 2024
Australian scientists have come up with a clever way to study hard-to-reach areas of the seafloor: they attached cameras to sea lions. The resulting videos have given scientists new information about endangered sea lions, as well as about the sea floor.
September 25, 2024
Last September, scientists around the world were baffled by an unusual roar traveling across the Earth. It was a strong signal, but it was not an earthquake. No one knew what it was. Now, a year later, scientists have solved the mystery.
October 3, 2024
Researchers have discovered more than 300 new ancient drawings in the Nazca Desert in Peru. They used artificial intelligence and drones to help them find the new drawings. The photos were taken by the Nazca people, who lived in the area more than 2,000 years ago.
October 30, 2024
Scientists have discovered thousands of ancient Mayan buildings, including the ruins of a large city, in southern Mexico. The buildings and the city are unheard of. This discovery indicates that there may still be many ancient Maya buildings waiting to be found.
November 20, 2024
In 2020, a group of explorers searching for mammoth tusks in eastern Siberia made a surprising discovery – the mummy of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat. This discovery is the first of its kind and gives scientists a new look at saber-toothed cats.