Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
Imagine living and working in a science lab the size of a football field with five other people. Now imagine that science lab traveling around Earth every 90 minutes. It is moving at a speed … 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
What does “endangered species” mean? A species is a group of similar living things. Tigers, butterflies, trees, and flowers are all different species. A species is considered endangered if there are so few left alive … 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
Have you ever heard of a black hole? Black holes are objects in space. They have so much gravity, not even light can escape them. Scientists recently found a giant black hole. It is at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It has more than … Read more
You probably like to eat pizza. But do you like to make it? If you do, you are a chef and a scientist! When you make pizza dough, you mix yeast with water. This makes … 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
Have you ever wondered why we feel fear? Feeling afraid is a survival mechanism [a system of parts working together]. Our brains are equipped with a fight-or flight response. This response lets us fight a … Read more
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