Squiz Kids Scientists make a sun; Panda Cam is back; an Ashes showdown at the ‘G’; and a house in a highway.
Jan 29, 2025
Get ready for some exciting news! Aussie women’s cricket is smashing records with a historic match at the MCG. Plus, the beloved Panda Cam is back, offering a live look at two adorable giant pandas. In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, Chinese researchers have sustained a fusion reaction for 18 minutes, hinting at a cleaner energy future. And in a quirky twist, a man in China has a house right in the middle of a highway, thanks to a stubborn refusal to sell. Stay tuned for more fun and fascinating stories!
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Women's Ashes Breaks Records
- The women's Ashes cricket match at the MCG is poised to break attendance records.
- The first women's test at the MCG since 1949 is drawing unprecedented crowds, highlighting growing interest in women's sports.
New Giant Pandas and Panda Cam
- Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, debuted at the Smithsonian National Zoo last week.
- Panda Cam streams live footage from 40 cameras to show their playtime to viewers worldwide.
Fusion Energy Breakthrough
- Fusion, the reaction that powers the sun, is a cleaner, more powerful energy source than nuclear fission.
- Chinese scientists set a fusion record by keeping the reaction going for nearly 18 minutes, advancing clean energy potential.