Have you ever looked at the sky through a telescope? A telescope makes stars and planets appear closer to Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope, or Webb, is the most powerful space telescope ever built. … Read more
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at the age of 96. She was monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while … Read more
At the end of July, heavy rains caused deadly flooding in Kentucky. The flooding put many people in danger. It also damaged roads and bridges, making it difficult to rescue those people. At least 39 … Read more
Do you know anyone that has run a long race? Salmon are fish that train their whole lives for one event. It’s called the salmon run. But salmon do not run, they swim. Once a … Read more
Have you heard people talking about high prices? You may have noticed they mentioned the word inflation. Currently, the United States is experiencing its worst inflation in 40 years. What is inflation and what is … Read more
If you have ever blown out a candle, you have watched wind turn into energy. You created wind to blow out the flame. Nature creates the wind we feel outside. We cannot see the wind, … Read more
The United States Women’s Soccer Team wins many soccer games. On May 18, they won their greatest victory of all. They won equal pay. For many years, they have been paid less than the United … Read more
Have you ever seen a rainbow that looks like a smile? Most rainbows are shaped like a frown. Rainbows are something called an optic effect. This allows us to see a colorful arc in the … Read more
Have you watched any baseball this season? There is a team with a new name. The Cleveland Guardians is the new name for the baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio. They changed their name to be … Read more
What if you could discover a new planet? Or maybe you want to understand how a star is formed. The James Webb Space Telescope was developed to make these things, and more, possible. The telescope, … Read more
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