Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

A view of the first full moon of 2026, also called the "Wolf Moon," seen over the skyline of Erbil city, Iraq Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

A view of the first full moon of 2026, also called the "Wolf Moon," seen over the skyline of Erbil city, Iraq Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Rises Across The Sky In Ajmer, India On January 3, 2026. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Rises Across The Sky In Ajmer, India On January 3, 2026. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Rises Across The Sky In Ajmer, India On January 3, 2026. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Rises Across The Sky In Ajmer, India On January 3, 2026. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Supermoon - India

Wolf Moon Rises Across The Sky In Ajmer, India On January 3, 2026. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Citizens are visiting the "Space Exploration" Hall at the Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum in Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - A citizen experiences a "three-dimensional rolling ring" at the Science and Technology Museum in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Children interacting with robotic dogs, Science and Technology Museum in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province on China, January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Children interacting with robotic dogs, Science and Technology Museum in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province on China, January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Citizens are experiencing a 'moon walk' at the Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum in Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Citizens are visiting at the Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum in Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2026 - Citizens are visiting at the Zaozhuang Science and Technology Museum in Shandong Province, China on January 3, 2026.

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Wang Jianmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Tancheng County of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Zhang Chunlei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over the Panlongshan section of the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

[Breaking News]Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Video shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious. (Kyodo)

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

Chinese Alligator National Nature Reserve in Xuancheng

Chinese Alligator National Nature Reserve in Xuancheng

XUANCHENG, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2025 - Yangtze Alligator National Nature Reserve Science and Technology Center in Xuancheng City, Anhui Province, China on December 9, 2025.

Launch of "human washing machine"

Launch of "human washing machine"

Yasuaki Aoyama (R), chairman of Japanese showerhead maker Science Co., showcases a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025, as the company announces its launch for the use at nursing care facilities for the elderly.

Launch of "human washing machine"

Launch of "human washing machine"

Yasuaki Aoyama, chairman of Japanese showerhead maker Science Co., showcases a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025, as the company announces its launch for the use at nursing care facilities for the elderly.

Launch of "human washing machine"

Launch of "human washing machine"

Yasuaki Aoyama, chairman of Japanese showerhead maker Science Co., showcases a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025, as the company announces its launch for the use at nursing care facilities for the elderly.

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - Workers assemble a tunnel boring machine at a manufacturing base of China Railway Science & Industry Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, on December 15, 2025. China's economy has maintained steady momentum in November, creating favorable conditions to achieve the annual growth target, as revealed by the latest economic indicators on Monday. In November, the country's value-added industrial output expanded 4.8 percent year on year. In the first 11 months, the industrial output increased by 6 percent. Photo by Zhao Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This stack composite photo taken on on December 13, 2025 shows the starry sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Yulong Snow Mountain in Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 12, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 13, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US President Donald J. Trump (C) delivers remarks with US Senator Ted Cruz (C-L) and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (C-R) and US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Chair David Sacks (R) during a signing ceremony on artificial intelligence in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 December 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW/POOL

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (L) and US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Chair David Sacks (R) during a signing ceremony by US President Donald J. Trump on artificial intelligence in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 December 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW/POOL

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office

US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Chair David Sacks during a signing ceremony by US President Donald J. Trump on artificial intelligence in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 December 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW/POOL

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

A homeless man commits suicide at the Trocadero, a few dozen meters from the Eiffel Tower, by deliberately inflicting wounds on himself with a knife, in Paris on December 10, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

A homeless man commits suicide at the Trocadero, a few dozen meters from the Eiffel Tower, by deliberately inflicting wounds on himself with a knife, in Paris on December 10, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

Homeless Man Commits Suicide at Trocadero - Paris

A homeless man commits suicide at the Trocadero, a few dozen meters from the Eiffel Tower, by deliberately inflicting wounds on himself with a knife, in Paris on December 10, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM