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Science news this week March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Daylight saving time 2025: When does the time change, and why?
When does daylight saving time start in 2025? Here's a look at when the time changes this year, and why we change our clocks in the first place.
'Einstein's equations need to be refined': Tweaks to general relativity could finally explain what lies at the heart of a black hole
Black hole singularities should not exist, according to theories of quantum mechanics. New tweaks to Einstein's equations of general relativity could finally do away with them, and explain what truly lies at the heart of a black hole.
French scientists smash China's 'artificial sun' fusion record by 25%
A new record for maintaining plasma burning inside a fusion reactor has been set in France, beating China's previous benchmark by 25%.
14-year-old known as 'the human calculator' breaks 6 math world records in 1 day
Indian teenager Aaryan Shulka performs calculations in his head quicker than most people can use a calculator. At a recent event hosted by Guinness World Records, 14-year-old Shulka shattered six mental math records in one day.
Would a fallout shelter really protect you in a nuclear blast?
Nuclear bunkers aren't a foolproof way to stay safe during a nuclear attack. Here's why.
How do Hula-Hoops work?
How do Hula-Hoops keep from falling down as we twirl them around?
'Heavy' dark matter would rip our understanding of the universe apart, new research suggests
Because we haven't found anything yet, we've started to wonder if dark matter might be lighter or heavier than we thought.
