Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
Can the paint on the outside of a house help keep the house cool in hot weather? Yes. Some types of paint reflect (to bounce back from the surface of an object) up to 80 … Read more
Most people like ice cream. Favorite flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. What makes ice cream so good? The combination of ingredients (materials used to make something) gives ice cream its taste and texture (how … Read more
When you observe a bee collecting nectar from a flower, you are watching the first step in the formation of honey. That’s right, honey begins with nectar (a sugary liquid produced by flowers)! A bee … Read more
NASA astronauts went to the Moon over fifty years ago. This led to a series of “firsts.” It was the first time a human walked on the Moon. The first Moon rocks were brought back … Read more
Every state in the U.S. has experienced a tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) at least once. Tornadoes can cause a lot of damage. How do tornadoes form? To answer … Read more
Bird eggs come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Bird eggs have a range of shapes from round to oval shaped. Some eggs are larger on one end than the other. The scientists wondered how bird … Read more
March is the beginning of tornado season in some parts of the United States. A tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) can be scary. But there are things you can … Read more
If you were going to make a birdhouse out of wood, you would probably use tools (something that helps do a task). A saw to cut the wood and a hammer to pound nails. Humans … Read more
It’s February 2nd. Groundhog Day! Famous groundhogs, such as Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck, are woken up from their winter sleep. Will they see their shadows? Will spring come early? Or will there be six … Read more
Twenty-five years ago, on February 15, 2001, scientists made a big breakthrough. They had mapped almost all human genes in order. These scientists were working on the Human Genome Project. Genes carry information about a … Read more
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