Top 5 Stories — December 2025

Alex Verb
Jan 2
3 min read

The best news of December 2025: science, space, nature, animals, health, and technology stories that kids and adults loved most this month.

#1. How to Bring Back Forgotten Childhood Memories!

🔬 Science | Dec 13, 2025

Scientists have made an amazing discovery! If you imagine yourself as a small child on a screen, it can help you recall bright moments from your childhood. It’s like a game where you see yourself as a baby and relive joyful events you once forgot. 🌈

Our memories are connected not only to the mind but also to how we see our own body. When we look at old photos, it becomes easier to remember how we played with friends or traveled with family. 🧸 Such research can help people bring back important moments from their lives.

Imagine how wonderful it would be to remember your favorite games and fun adventures again! This can help both adults and children share their memories.

❓What childhood memories would you like to bring back?

#2. Sunflowers could be a tasty meat alternative!

🔬 Science | Dec 16, 2025

Scientists from Brazil and Germany have created an unusual “meat” made from sunflowers! 🌻 It is produced from special sunflower flour rich in protein and important minerals that help the body grow strong.

People who tasted it said the texture and flavor are very similar to real meat — enjoyable to eat and chew. 🍽️ It also contains healthy fats that support the body. This discovery could be a great choice for those who want to eat less meat while staying healthy. One day, sunflower “meat” might be on our plates! 🌱

❓ What do you think, do you have any favorite dishes that could be made with sunflowers?

#3. Birds brought life to a new island!

🔬 Science | Dec 16, 2025

In 1963, a new island named Surtsey popped up from the sea. It was like a real-life adventure where scientists could watch how life begins from scratch! 🌱 Years later, researchers discovered that the plants growing on this island didn’t arrive by wind or floating seeds. They were brought by birds — seagulls, geese, and other feathered friends acting like gardeners!

This discovery changed what scientists thought about how seeds spread. It used to be believed that wind and water were the main helpers for plants, but it turned out that birds play an important role too. Just like we see pigeons or sparrows dropping seeds on the ground, birds helped bring life to the new island as well. 🌍

❓ What other ways do you know for seeds to spread?

#4. Scientists Discover Ancient Babylonian Song!

🔬 Science | Dec 23, 2025

Scientists have made an amazing discovery: using computers, they managed to restore an ancient song that is about 3,000 years old. Its fragments were scattered across the world, and modern technology helped piece them together. The song praises the beauty and wealth of Babylon and highlights the important role of women, who could even serve as priests. 🌟

This finding offers a glimpse into everyday life in the ancient world and shows that people back then, just like us, loved their city and shared their feelings through music. 🎶

❓ What would you sing about your city in a song?

#5. Flying 10 Times Faster Than Sound? It's Possible!

💻 Technology | Dec 29, 2025

Scientists are working on super-fast airplanes that could fly 10 times faster than sound! 🚀 This means traveling long distances would be as quick as watching a short cartoon! But there’s one big challenge — strong air currents that happen at such speeds. Research shows that at 6 times the speed of sound, these currents behave differently than we expected. This discovery could help design new planes faster and easier! Imagine how cool it would be to reach another country in just a few minutes! 🌍

❓ Where would you fly on such a fast airplane?