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Volcanoes
Did you know the word volcano comes from the Roman name Vulcan? Vulcan was the Roman god of fire. Look at the photo. Why do you think ancient Romans named volcanoes after Vulcan? What is … Read more
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Helicopter Takes Flight on Mars
Have you ever seen a remote-control plane? Imagine making something fly on a planet 100 million miles away! NASA scientists imagined it. And they made it happen. On April 19, 2021, a helicopter named Ingenuity flew above Mars. Scientists … Read more
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Police Officer Found Guilty of George Floyd’s Murder
Derek Chauvin was accused of the murder of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was a Minneapolis police officer. George Floyd was an African American man. On April 20, 2021, the jury [a group of people chosen … Read more
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The Struggle Over Voting Rights
Across the United States, people are struggling over the issue of voting. Some states are passing laws that would make voting easier. Some people worry that making voting easier will make it easier to cheat … Read more
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Safer Roads for Animals
To honor Earth Day, let’s think about how we can make Earth a better place for animals. Do you take a busy road to your home or school? Do you see animals trying to cross … Read more
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COVID Guidelines: Can We Hug Vaccinated Family Members?
Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines keep people from getting sick. Scientists aren’t sure if they keep people from spreading the disease. Scientists want to find out how … Read more
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Vaccine Victory
The COVID-19 pandemic has been very hard for people everywhere. Scientists have been able to make vaccines. A vaccine is an injection that helps a person fight an illness. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is a leader … Read more
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The Coup in Myanmar
Myanmar is the 10th largest country in Asia. About 54 million people live there. On February 1, the army took control of the country. The military removed the country’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, … Read more
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Robot Delivery!
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
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COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Begins
COVID-19 has continued its spread around the world. The number of cases continues to rise. As of late January, around 100 million cases of COVID-19 had been reported. More than 2 million people around the … Read more