What Is Nitrogen Dioxide? You can’t see nitrogen dioxide. It’s a gas made by cars, trucks, buses, power plants, and factories. Too much nitrogen dioxide causes smog and acid rain. It can make people sick, too. Nitrogen dioxide is partly to blame for … Read more
stop the spread of COVID-19. It’s not just schools that are meeting remotely. Even the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are hearing their cases remotely—over the phone. This is the first … Read more
Have you heard about “social distancing”? Social distancing is a way to stop the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. Scientists believe that the virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, … Read more
What you eat matters. Every food choice you make can even help fight climate change. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University analyzed 140 diets across the world. They concluded that all the diets contributed to climate … Read more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed life for many people. Many students go to school at home. People aren’t getting together in large groups. This will keep the virus from spreading. Many businesses have closed … Read more
UPDATE The coronavirus is serious in the United States. Many schools have closed. Many businesses have closed. People are staying home. They want to keep others safe. Here are some things to remember. Adults are … Read more
It’s March! This means you might be getting ready to change the time on your clocks. This is to follow daylight saving time. The clocks are set one hour ahead in March. This is to … Read more
You probably know February is Black History Month. But how did it start? A historian realized he did not learn about many African Americans in school. So, in 1926, he started a one-week celebration. He … Read more
Fires are common in northern Australia. Winters are dry. A lightning strike or human error can start a fire. Usually, these fires are small, and firefighters can put them out. This year is different, though. … Read more
Will it snow tomorrow? Will school be canceled? Everyone wants to know about the weather. Good news! Weather predictions are only getting better. Weather predictions are getting better because tools are getting better. Weather forecasters … Read more
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