
A Day Lost: Changing Time Zones
What time is it? Well, that depends on where you are in the world! When it’s 6:00 a.m. in California, it’s 10:00 a.m. in New York. It would also be 3:00 p.m. in London and … Read more
What time is it? Well, that depends on where you are in the world! When it’s 6:00 a.m. in California, it’s 10:00 a.m. in New York. It would also be 3:00 p.m. in London and … Read more
Have you ever seen a 3-D printer at work? It is amazing! It prints layer after layer, one on top of another. Before your eyes, a detailed 3-D object takes shape. 3-D stands for three-dimensional. … Read more
What can you learn from talking to whales? Lots! In a recent study, scientists had a 20-minute conversation with a whale. They hope to use what they learned from this conversation to learn more about … Read more
February 19 is President’s Day. Let’s honor the lives of President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. First Lady Carter passed away recently on November 19, 2023. President Carter is our oldest living president. He … Read more
A 13-year-old from Oklahoma became the first person ever to beat Tetris. The teen, Willis Gibson, is known online as Blue Scuti. Tetris is a puzzle video game that was first released in 1989. It … Read more
Do you know that for some people, the new year begins on February 10? All over the world millions of people will celebrate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year. … Read more
Have you ever tried to walk in deep snow? It’s not easy. Every step you take, you sink down into the snow. This can make getting around in the snow almost impossible. Fortunately, long ago … Read more
What is chemistry? Is it a scientist in a lab coat? A flask with a colorful liquid in it? Yes. All of these things are chemistry. Chemists often work in a lab and use equipment … Read more
On MLK Day, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is often remembered for his tireless work for racial equality. He should also be remembered as a father of four young … Read more
In November, voters will choose the next President of the United States. First, voters will decide the nominees. Nominees are people chosen to represent a political party in an election. The United States has two … Read more
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