Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
The weather forecast for the morning is not great. It is a mix of freezing rain and snow. Meteorologists are telling drivers to be careful. Roads will be slippery. Is there any way to make … Read more
Imagine spending almost five years sailing around the world. Living on a boat the whole time! That is what Charles Darwin did from 1831–1836. He was the naturalist (a person who studies plants and … Read more
Octopuses are found in oceans worldwide. They live in shallow and deep water. The only hard part of their body is their beak. They use their beaks to crack open crabs and clams for lunch. … Read more
Jane Goodall was a scientist who studied chimpanzees. She spent almost 30 years observing chimpanzees in the wild in Africa. She was known for patiently watching and waiting for groups of chimpanzees to get used … Read more
On October 2, 2025, Redwood National Park will be 57 years old. Compared to the age of the coastal redwood trees the park is named for, that’s pretty young. The average age of mature redwoods … Read more
You see a circular web glowing in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly, though, the web … Read more
Snake bites can be very dangerous. Tim Friede knows this all too well. The Wisconsin man was hospitalized after two cobra bites. But that did not keep him away from snakes. In fact, it had … Read more
Not everyone can wiggle their ears, but everyone has ear muscles. These ears muscles flex when you are trying hard to listen. You don’t even have to think about it! When a dog hears a … Read more
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
Can you keep a toy hoop up? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your body. The motion of your body keeps the hoop up. It spins around your waist. Some … Read more
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