Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
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
On January 3, 2026, many places in the northern hemisphere were cold and covered in snow. That makes sense. It’s winter! But, would you be surprised to know that on that day, Earth was closest … Read more
In 2023, a conservation group (group that helps protect land, water, or other resources) in British Columbia, Canada had a mystery to solve. They put crab traps (something used to catch animals) in the water. … Read more
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
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