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Have you ever seen a remote-control plane? Imagine making something fly on a planet 100 million miles away!   NASA scientists imagined it. And they made it happen. On April 19, 2021, a helicopter named Ingenuity flew above Mars. Scientists … Read more

To honor Earth Day, let’s think about how we can make Earth a better place for animals. Do you take a busy road to your home or school? Do you see animals trying to cross … Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has been very hard for people everywhere. Scientists have been able to make vaccines. A vaccine is an injection that helps a person fight an illness. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is a leader … Read more

Has your family ever ordered food and had it delivered to your home? Soon you may open the door and see a robot bringing your food! Robots on wheels are delivering food in cities like … Read more

  Groundwater is just what it sounds like: water that comes from the ground. It is found in aquifers beneath Earth’s surface, where it fills the space between soil, sand, and rock. Groundwater can be … Read more

You know the sky is dark at night and light during the day. It’s a pattern we can count on. This pattern of light and dark helps us sleep at night.  But look at the … Read more

Dogs are often called humans’ best friends. People who own dogs know how much fun they can be.  Taking care of a dog is hard work. Scientists have found this hard work pays off when … Read more

  Recently, wildfires in the western United States have destroyed a lot of land. They have even made the sky turn orange. Why are wildfires becoming so intense? The Climate Change Connection Scientists say climate … Read more

Backpack? Check. School supplies? Check. Face mask? Check. This year, back-to-school pictures look different. Why is it important to wear a mask right now?  Wearing a face mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19. … Read more

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you could go to space? Scientists have designed a spacecraft that could make that possible! The SpaceX Crew Dragon was designed to take ordinary … Read more