Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
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
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
What do you picture when you think of concrete? You might picture sidewalks, roads, or bridges. Félix Candela Outeriño imagined something more creative. He was a Spanish and Mexican architect (someone who designs buildings). Candela … 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
Emmett Chappelle was a scientist who was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up in a time when schools were segregated. This meant that he attended an all-Black high school. In 1966, he began working … Read more
You have probably heard about 3D shapes like spheres and cylinders in math class, but have you ever heard of 3D printing? A regular printer prints flat, two-dimensional images on paper. 3D stands for “three-dimensional.” … Read more
Fireworks are a fantastic outdoor show. Their bright bursts of color and loud booms can be seen and heard at Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve celebrations across the United States. But do you … Read more
Close your eyes. Picture yourself running through a field covered with trash. It would be dangerous! You could trip or get cut as you ran through the garbage. This same problem happens in space! Satellites … Read more
Have you ever seen so many fireflies? These fireflies are different from the ones you might see on a summer night. They are called synchronous fireflies because they “sync” their flashing and all flash at … Read more
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