Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
Lithium Deposit Found Near Mount Everest, Potential Economic Boost for China
Chinese scientists believe that they have found a rich deposit of highly valuable lithium close to Mount Everest, potentially being China's third-largest deposit. While its value is yet to be determined, it could have ‘industrial...
Russians Protest War in Ukraine, Thousands Arrested by Police
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of citizens on Thursday, Feb. 24 came out in more than 50 cities across the country to express their outrage at the war. Police have made...
Third Planet in a Star System Far, Far Away
In February, scientists likely found a new planet called Proxima d, out in the neighboring star system of Proxima Centauri. The discovery of another planet could bring more insight into other worlds, which could even...
White House Prolongs America’s COVID-19 National Emergency as States Drop Mandates
On Sunday, Feb. 21, President Biden declared an extension of the nearly two-year national emergency to March 1, citing COVID-19 as a “risk to the public health and safety” to the citizens of the U.S. ...
Recent Sauropod Discoveries Validate Brontosaurus, Reveal Respiratory Problems and Introduce New Species
For the great size and magnitude of the beasts that walked our earth hundreds of millions of years ago, relatively little is known about their existence. Over a century’s worth of fossil discoveries seem to...
Pastor Resigns After Performing Thousands of Baptisms Incorrectly
A Catholic priest in Arizona resigned in early February after thousands of baptisms under his 26-year watch were considered invalid due to the usage of one incorrect word. His mistake has sparked a viral response...
American-Born Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Defends Communist China, Gets Censored
On Tuesday, Feb. 8, Californian-born Chinese Skier Eileen Gu attempted to defend the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She was being criticized on China’s social media app Weibo about her special treatment and how she, unlike...
Seoul Warns of Crisis as North Korean Missiles Continue to Fly
As North Korea continues to test its ballistic missiles, South Korean President Moon Jae-in warned on Thursday, Feb. 10, that the Korean peninsula would be “instantly” thrown into crisis. While the West plunges into a...
Study Finds ‘Significant Association’ Between Boys With Autism and Screen Time
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition starting in childhood that affects how one perceives and interacts with other people and their surroundings, with ‘spectrum’ meaning that there is a broad range of symptoms. While...
Chinese City on Border with Vietnam Locked Down as New COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge in Both Countries
On Monday, Feb. 7, the Chinese city of Baise, located close to the border between China and Vietnam, was placed under lockdown due to a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases. The lockdown...
Monarch Butterfly Makes Significant Comeback
There may be a glimmer of hope for the Western Monarch butterflies, whose population has been declining drastically over the last several years. Their numbers have recently increased significantly, according to the Xerces Society for...
US Troops to Arrive in Europe Amidst Growing Tensions Between Russia and Western Allies
On Thursday Feb. 3, President Joe Biden announced his plan for the mobilization of additional U.S. troops to Europe in case of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Echoes of the Cold War appear to be...