Reduce, reuse, recycle, … repaint? Yes! Painting buildings with a new kind of paint could help protect our planet. Professor Xiulin Ruan teaches engineering at Purdue University. He and his students created the new paint … Read more
Scientists and engineers have been building and testing robots for many years! The history of robots spans from vacuum cleaners to computers and toys. Robots can be helpful in our daily lives. Robots help with … Read more
Bob Dole was born in rural Kansas. He worked hard when he was a child and saved money to buy a bike. He and his siblings used the bike to do paper routes and earn … Read more
World leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, in early November. The countries wanted to find new ways to make the Earth’s climate better. In 2015, many world leaders signed the “Paris Agreement.” They agreed to cut … Read more
In December, some people celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It started in 1992. The goal of this day is to promote the rights and the health of people who have disabilities. It’s … Read more
Jane Addams cared deeply about the rights of other people. December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor the spirit of Jane Addams. One way to do that is to look at people … Read more
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