Hubble Space Telescope
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The Hubble Space Telescope Turns 35

In April of 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th birthday. A telescope is a tool that makes far-away objects seem closer. Hubble is a special kind of telescope that is in space. It … Read more

Closeup of mosquito biting a person's skin
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Can Clothes Protect You from Mosquito Bites?

Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying. They can also cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself against mosquito bites. But mosquitoes can bite … Read more

Mount Spurr
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Alaskan Volcano Shows Signs of Eruption

Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more

Tree trunks with strips of bright colors
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Nature’s Beauty: The Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree

Are you wondering what happened to these trees? No—they haven’t been painted. This is the rainbow eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus deglupta). The colorful stripes are natural. The rainbow eucalyptus is naturally found in New Guinea, Indonesia, … Read more

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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

a spotted lanternfly
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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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Why Do We Put Salt on Roads?

In places with cold winters, salt trucks are a common sight this time of year. These trucks put down salt during winter storms. Winter storms dump snow and ice onto the roads. You may have … Read more