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Mask mandates are being revoked throughout the country as cases drop, though that doesn't mean masks aren't still necessary. Teenagers are most sensitive to social media in two specific age windows. In the night sky, three planets form a rare alignment.

Moderna seeks emergency authorization for its COVID vaccine for young children. NASA announces plans to develop a moon lander. Micro-plastics have been found within human blood.

Due to increased temperatures, the Great Barrier reef is suffering coral bleaching. Due to the Russia/Ukraine war, the Upcoming mars mission was postponed. A new COVID variant is spreading across the US.

Researchers explore how even mild COVID can increase the risk of heart problems. The Russia/Ukraine war encourages Europe to transition to nuclear energy, with countries having mixed opinions. Heat pumps increase in popularity as the climate conscious alternative to furnaces. 

In Washington, on March 12, masks will no longer be required in K-12 schools. As the Russian invasion continues, many tech companies will no longer serve Russia. In Indonesia, Mount Merapi erupts multiple times. 

In Ukraine, thousands of volunteers band together to hack important Russian web information. Emissions of methane from oil, gas, and coal are higher than reported by governments. Experts warn that dropping Omicron cases don't signify the end of the pandemic. 

University of Washington researchers investigate Puget Sound bubbles. The rocket part crashing into the moon is from China, not SpaceX. The drought in Western US is predicted to last until 2030. The White House states that COVID-19 isn't a crisis anymore.