Have you ever heard of Route 66? Route 66 is a highway. It was the first highway built for cars. This April, Route 66 turns 100 years old.
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How Do People Use Lasers?
A laser is a thin, powerful beam of light. Lasers use mirrors to focus light energy. People use lasers every day. You may even have a laser at home. A DVD player uses a laser to read the information on … Read more
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Scientists Create Life-Changing Tool
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s dive into the work of two scientists. Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for discovering a new tool. It’s called … Read more
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What Is Autism?
You may not realize it, but autism is pretty common. In fact, you may know someone with it. The twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day will take place on April 2, 2019. Its purpose is … Read more