Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
Do you like to come up with ideas, build things, and help other people? You could be an inventor. Thomas Edison was a famous inventor. He was born in 1847 and lost most of his … Read more
It’s time for March Madness in the world of college basketball! Do you enjoy sports and competition? Watching March Madness probably makes you want to grab a basketball and play with your friends. Did you … Read more
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
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
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
Isn’t it fun to jump in puddles? Do you know why puddles happen? When there is a lot of rain in a short time, puddles form on pavements and roads. Sometimes heavy rain or large … Read more
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
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
Sangeeta Mangubhai is a scientist. She grew up in Fiji, an island country in the South Pacific. She was always near the water. Her family worked in the fishery. She knew she wanted to help … Read more
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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