What’s happening in the world of science? How do the latest science stories affect you? Read these articles to discover what’s in the news!
You may have heard or read about El Niño in a weather report. El Niño causes changes in weather. But what is El Niño? To answer this, first we have to talk about what happens … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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