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In the Know

Celebrate National Mushroom Month

Many different foods are made with mushrooms. September is national mushroom month! This month, we learn all about mushrooms. What is a mushroom? Mushrooms are a type of fungus [an organism that is not a … Read more

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What Is the Air Quality Index?

Have you ever had to stay inside due to bad weather? Maybe it was a thunderstorm, or a blizzard, or extreme heat. Lately, another issue has forced people to stay indoors: air quality.   This summer, … Read more

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In the News

Challenges of the Deep Sea

Earlier this summer, a deep-sea submersible [underwater craft designed for research or exploration] collapsed. There were five people on board. This accident has highlighted the challenges of deep-sea research. Deep-sea organisms survive without sunlight. Oceans … Read more

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Wildfires Devastate Maui  

You may have heard about the Great Chicago Fire. It was a famous fire that burned down a large part of Chicago. You may have also heard about major fires recently in Canada, California, or … Read more