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Meet Dr. Gladys West

Dr. Gladys West was born on October 27, 1930, in Sutherland, Virginia. When she was young, Gladys decided to focus on her studies. She hoped that if she worked hard, she could choose a job … Read more

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Jumping Rope for Healthy Hearts

February is American Heart Month. Your heart is important. It keeps you alive by pumping blood to different parts of your body. Your heart is a muscle. It needs exercise and good nutrition to stay … Read more

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Hard as a Rock

Have you ever collected stones? There are many different kinds. They can be rough or smooth. They can have many colors. Did you know the strongest stone in the world can have no color at … Read more

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A New Paint Could Help Protect the Planet

Reduce, reuse, recycle, … repaint? Yes! Painting buildings with a new kind of paint could help protect our planet. Professor Xiulin Ruan teaches engineering at Purdue University. He and his students created the new paint … Read more

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Robots in Our World!

Scientists and engineers have been building and testing robots for many years! The history of robots spans from vacuum cleaners to computers and toys. Robots can be helpful in our daily lives.  Robots help with … Read more

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Changing Leaves

The end of summer means so many things. It means the beginning of a new and exciting school year. It means fewer daylight hours. It also means that some trees lose their leaves, and you … Read more

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Forget the Cord!

Have you ever seen a Tesla electric car? The car company was named after scientist Nikola Tesla. He figured out how to use electricity without wires.  Every day you use lights, appliances and other gadgets … Read more

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Pumpkin Patch

Happy Fall! Pumpkins have been growing all summer and are finally ready to be picked. There are 45 varieties of pumpkins and they are used in many different ways. Some pumpkins are used for decoration, … Read more