KidNuz: News for Kids 01.29.2026
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Jan 29, 2026 Rare frost quakes that shake the ground in cold states. A free-solo barefoot climb up a skyscraper and brain scans that show calm under risk. Debate over wearable health trackers at a major tennis tournament. A global boom in Korean instant noodles fueled by pop culture. Massive, temporary snow artworks created by hours of walking.
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Frost Quakes And Worsening Storms
- Cold weather can trigger loud ground-shaking booms known as frost quakes when underground water freezes and cracks the soil.
- The same storm system threatens more power outages as a bomb cyclone may bring record lows and extended outages.
Zoo Animals Enjoy Snow Days
- The National Zoo animals enjoyed unexpected snow days, with pandas Ching Bao and Bao Li tumbling and doing somersaults in the snow.
- Zookeepers kept animals warm and fed while some animals, like cows Willow and Magnolia, stayed indoors with heaters.
Why Honnold Could Free Solo Taipei 101
- Alex Honnold free soloed Taipei 101 using only his hands and a chalk bag, marking a first for that skyscraper.
- His low fear response is linked to an underactive amygdala, helping explain his risk tolerance.