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Scientists recently discovered clams that they thought were extinct. The clam, known as Cymatioa cookae, is a small mollusk. Mollusks are soft organisms that do not have backbones. Some mollusks are protected by hard shells. … Read more

Imagine living in the dark without a flashlight. It would be difficult getting around. But what if you could glow in the dark? There are many types of organisms that can glow on their own. … Read more

Winter can be a fun time to look for birds. Winter birds visit backyards in search of food and water. They also look for shelter from the wintry weather. Winter birds do not migrate to … Read more

During the winter months, some people turn on heat in their homes to stay warm. Some homes are built out of bricks, wood, and cement. Did you know there are houses built out of snow? … Read more

Many kids play kickball at recess. When the ball comes to them, they kick it as hard as they can into the air. Even though they kick the ball hard, it comes back to the … Read more

Bats are sometimes thought of as spooky symbols, but bats are much more. They should not be feared. Bats are gentle and helpful. There are over 1,400 species of bats. Bats hunt their prey at … Read more

One of the most beautiful phenomena in nature is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.  Aurora comes from the name of the Roman god of the dawn. Borealis comes from the Greek … Read more

During the month of September, we celebrate Hispanic American heritage and culture. Mario Molina was born in Mexico. As a boy, he played with toy chemistry sets. When he grew up, Mario studied chemical engineering. … Read more

Have you ever wondered how people shape glass? If you bend glass, it will break. Glass used for glassblowing is melted in a furnace. The solid glass becomes a soft, hot liquid called molten glass. … Read more