On this week’s news update…
Remembering the life of world-famous scientist Stephen Hawking…
Stephen Hawking
The glacier that collapses again, and again…
Glacier Collapse
And rare footage of a newborn gorilla.
Newborn Gorilla
First up, people around the world have been remembering the life of scientist Stephen Hawking.
Professor Hawking died on March 14th at the age of 76.
The UK scientist wrote books about the universe that were read by millions of people.
He was also known for his important theories about black holes in space.
Professor Hawking lived most of his life with a rare condition called motor neurone disease that affected his brain and nerves.
It meant he had to use a special machine to talk.
Despite his illness, he continued working in physics, writing books and traveling the world.
He also made guest appearances in popular TV shows, and a film was made about his life.
He was once quoted as saying: “Remember to look up at the stars, not down at your feet.”
Next up…
This is the moment when huge chunks of ice broke away from a glacier in South America.
It happened earlier this month at the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina.
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
At the tip of the glacier, water flows underneath the ice, creating an arch.
Every few years, the arch collapses, making it a popular sight with tourists.
It’s one of the few glaciers in the world that grows, rather than shrinks…
So the ice arch forms again… before collapsing again!
And finally, it’s Animal Watch.
This rare video shows a newborn western lowland gorilla being cared for by its mother.
western lowland gorilla
The footage was filmed by scientists in the Republic of the Congo, in Africa.
Republic of the Congo, Africa
Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society have been studying this gorilla family for years, and are very excited about the new arrival!
Baby gorillas are tiny and need protection from other animals, so the newborn will be held in its mother’s arms for the first three months, before traveling around on her back for the next few years.
The rare footage will help the researchers understand more about how these incredible animals care for their young.
That’s all for this week – we’ll see you next time!