Science – Page 6

How do Igloos Keep You Warm?

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

How Waves Form in the Ocean

There are a lot of things to enjoy at the beach, especially the waves! Why do waves happen? Wind causes waves. The stronger the wind blows, the bigger the waves grow. Waves are a transfer … Read more

Imagine having a robot to help do your chores. That would be cool! Robots are created to do jobs. Robots are machines that collect information from their surroundings, and then use that information to complete … Read more

What Goes Up, Must Come Down

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

Hurricanes are a Powerful Force of Nature

Hurricanes are huge storms. Some hurricanes are hundreds of miles wide. They can be dangerous, too. In September, Hurricane Ian hit the west coast of Florida. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and large … Read more

Let’s Show Bats Some Appreciation

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

What are the Northern Lights?

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

A New Trail of Dinosaur Footprints

Paleontologists are scientists who study dinosaurs and fossils. Fossils are preserved remains of prehistoric life. Bones, teeth, and footprints are types of fossils. Paleontologists use this information to understand what life was like when dinosaurs … Read more

Images from a Telescope

Have you ever looked at the sky through a telescope? A telescope makes stars and planets appear closer to Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope, or Webb, is the most powerful space telescope ever built. … Read more

Let’s Celebrate Mario Molina

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