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What Is Blue Light?
Do your eyes hurt after looking at screens for a long time? Some eyeglasses claim to protect our eyes from light coming from screens. Are these glasses necessary? Blue light is one of the colors … Read more
Month: March 2025
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Insect Invaders
If you see this insect, smash it. Why? It is an invasive species called the spotted lanternfly, or SLF. Invasive species are nonnative organisms that cause harm. Nonnative means that it does not naturally live … Read more
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Flowers Bloom in Dallas, Texas
March is a special time in Texas. More than 100 festivals happen all around the state. These festivals are in big cities and in small towns. They celebrate many things, like music, food, art, history, … Read more
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Migrating Elephants Spread Joy—and a Message
Elephants are on the march—and they may be coming to a city near you! You might be wondering what kind of mess they will cause as they stomp through streets and parks. But don’t worry. … Read more
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The Teenager Who Explored the South Pole
Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. When Barger was 17, … Read more