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How would you describe Earth’s shape? Most would say it is round or shaped like a ball. But experts describe its shape as a “lumpy potato.” It is flatter at the poles and wider in … Read more

In August, Tropical Storm Hilary hit California. It caused mudslides and flooding. Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit this part of the United States since 1997. Tropical storms and hurricanes are common on … Read more

You might observe some creepy creatures out and about this month. It is tarantula mating season. This means that male tarantulas are out searching for a mate [a partner with which one reproduces]. Tarantulas are … Read more

Earlier this summer, a deep-sea submersible [underwater craft designed for research or exploration] collapsed. There were five people on board. This accident has highlighted the challenges of deep-sea research. Deep-sea organisms survive without sunlight. Oceans … Read more

A moon is an object in space. It orbits a host planet. Earth has one moon. Some planets do not have any moons. Others, like Saturn and Jupiter, have many moons. Saturn is the “moon … Read more

Technology is part of our daily life. We use it at work, at school, and at home. If you play video games, you use technology. One of the most advanced forms of technology today is … Read more

A huge mass of seaweed is floating in the open ocean near Florida. The brown, leafy seaweed is called sargassum. It comes from the Sargasso Sea, an area of the Atlantic Ocean. Some seaweed grows … Read more

The night sky is filled with wonder. The moon and the stars appear at night. On a clear, dark night, constellations may be visible. When the sky is dark, the Moon and stars shine brightly. … Read more

A long time ago, giant sea turtles swam in the oceans. Most of them lived in the waters near North America. Some types of sea turtles are extinct. They no longer exist. Scientists work to … Read more

Healthy roads keep drivers and passengers safe. But sometimes roads have holes in them. These dangerous holes are called potholes.  Drivers try to avoid them, so they do not cause damage to their vehicles. Potholes … Read more