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3D Printing Glass
Scientists are now able to 3D print using glass! This means that they will be able to print glasses or screens for smartphones! This is such a cool innovation!
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Climate Change in the Atlantic
The climate is changing, and it's changing in the Arctic faster than anyone thought. Learn what this means and all about what's changing.
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The Archimedes Principle
How much do you know about the Archimedes Principle? Well, Learn all about it now! Archimedes figured out if a gold crown was made entirely out of gold by figuring out buoyancy effects!
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The Physics of Baseball
Undergraduate students at UC Berkeley experimented with aerodynamics, velocity, and force on a baseball diamond!
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Baseball Science
You've learned about the science behind baseball and technique, but what's the science behind the equipment? What's inside a baseball? What kind of wood makes a good bat? Learn all ab…
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Baseball Technique Science
There's science in everything, even baseball! There are scientific ways to make your techniques, pitches, and hits better. Learn all about them now!
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The Science of Baseball
Do you know how baseball and science are related? Do you know the science behind baseball? Well, watch this TEDxTucson talk by Ricardo Valerdi!
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Phantom Cell Phone Buzzes
Have you ever experienced phantom cell phone buzzes where you thought your phone was vibrating, but it really wasn't? Well, if it happens more than once a day, you may be addicted to …
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Safe Plastics
People purchase plastic products. Sometimes when they buy these plastics, they buy the "safe" BPA free plastics. A recent study shows that people may still be exposed to harmful chemi…
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New Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
Six Flags has partnered up with Samsung to launch a mixed reality roller coaster! Riders wear a virtual reality helmit and experience high speed drops. Learn all about this now!
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Olympic Medals for Tokyo Games
The Olympic medals for the Tokyo Games in 2020 will be made from recycled electronic devices! This is a great way to encourage sustainability and recycling!
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Artificial Intelligence Paper with Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart, the "Twilight" star co-authored a computer science research paper in artificial intelligence. This research was done in preparation for her new movie, "Come Swim". Le…
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Football Science
Do you like sports? Well, there's a lot of science behind sports. Learn all about the science of football, and learn about it just in time for the Super Bowl!
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Fluor Engineering Challenge
Do you want to practice your engineering skills and win a contest to win money for your school or organization? You should consider taking the Fluor Engineering Challenge!
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Computer Coding for Kids
You should learn to code. Learning to code helps you talk to computers, and it's a lot of fun. Check out these resources to start learning how to code!
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Daylight Savings Time 2016
Do you know why we have Daylight Savings Time or how it originated? Well, Daylight Savings Time 2016 is on November 6th, but it always falls on the first Sunday of November. Learn all…
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Smartphone Spells
Are you a fan of magic and wizardry? Well, now you can cast spells using an Android phone! The spells you cast will cause your smartphone do certain things!
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Step Counter Importance
Do you use or know someone who uses a step counter device? Do they try to reach their minimum goal everyday? Well, scientists did a study that showed the actual number of steps doesn'…
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Radium
How much do you know about radium? Its atomic symbol is Ra, and its atomic number is 88. There's so much more to know, so learn all about radium now!
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Hallucinations
Scientists can induce hallucinations? Yes, they can! Scientists did a large amount of experiments and measured the hallucinations the participants of the study. Learn more about the s…
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French Fry Science
Why do french fries taste so bad when they get cold? Learn all about the science behind this, now!
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Good Boredom
Boredom is good for kids! Studies show that kids who go through boredom without external simulation grow up to be more creative individuals.
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Spinach Teeth
Do your teeth feel funny after you eat spinach? Well, it's due to the acid in spinach. Learn more about this now!
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Spinach Teeth
Do your teeth feel funny after you eat spinach? Well, it's due to the acid in spinach. Learn more about this now!
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Spinach Teeth
Do your teeth feel funny after you eat spinach? Well, it's due to the acid in spinach. Learn more about this now!
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Funny Feeling Teeth
Do your teeth feel funny after you eat spinach? Well, it's due to the acid in spinach. Learn more about this now!
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New Electric Bus
There's a new electric bus that can drive up to 350 miles after being charged once! This could lead to new innovations and reduce pollution!
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Cystic Fibrosis Couple
Two people with cystic fibrosis got married, and recently one of them passed away. Two people with cystic fibrosis are supposed to keep their meetings to a minimum because meeting can…
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The 5 Second Rule
Do you follow the 5 second rule? Some researchers did an experiment and proved that the 5 second rule was just a myth! Learn more about this now!
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Boredom
Do you get bored easily? Well, there is a science behind it. Learn all about it now!
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Why Does all Pop Music Sound the Same?
Have you ever wondered why all pop music sounds similar? Well, this is due to a mining engineer's invention! Learn more about this now!
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Daydreaming
People think that daydreaming is bad and only has negative effects on people. They are, however, not completely right. Learn all about daydreaming now!
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Why are People Afraid of Clowns?
Are you afraid of clowns? If you are, find out why! If not, learn why others are!
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Recording the Past
How many times have you wanted to record something that just happened? Wouldn't it be cool to be able to capture moments after they have already passed? Well, with a new hands-free we…
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Science of Baseball
Do you love sports, especially baseball? Well, learn all the science behind it now!
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The Old Farmers Almanac for Kids
Do you want to learn about the weather, the outdoors, or your pets? Well learn all about those things and more in the Old Farmers Almanac for Kids!
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Bottled Water Virus
Would you expect water bottles to make you sick? Well, it happened in Spain! Bottled water was contaminated with a virus and affected a large number of people!
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Whiplash
Do you know what whiplash is? Well, learn all about the symptoms, causes, and treatments now!
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Unusual Cause of Paranoia
A woman had an unusual development of paranoia and delusions. Doctors were surprised and found that this was caused by a large cyst. Learn more about the case!
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Bad Tasting Water
You're water can taste funny and like a bunch of different things, but why? What does the water taste like, and what does this mean?
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Sneezing in Threes
Why do people sneeze in threes? There's science behind it! Learn about why people sneeze multiple times in a row!
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
How do solar panels work? Do you know exactly? Well, find out now!
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Eating Nuts Reduces Colon Cancer Risk
Did you know that eating nuts a few times a week reduces the risk of colon cancer! Learn more about the study now!
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Coffee and Cancer
Coffee is linked to reducing the risk of endometrial cancer! Learn more about the experiment and results now!
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Ghost Hotel
There's a haunted hotel in Colorado! Well, it might not actually be haunted. Due to a psychological process called priming, you see ghosts when you think they're there because you're …
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Vegetation and Life Expectancy
Do you have vegetation around your house? Well, this may lead to higher life expectancy! Learn more about a study that was conducted in Boston dealing with vegetation and life expecta…
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Chainless Bike
Ikea designed a new chainless bike that doesn't rust! This helps solve a lot of problems! However, it is recommended that only people over the age of 12 ride it!
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How to Apologize
Scientists studied the effectiveness of apologies and found the 6 components needed to have an effective apology. They also found the weight of each of the 6 components.
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Self Filling Bottle
If you're riding a bike and you run out of water in the middle of nowhere, you end up with no access to water. Well a designer in Austria designed a water bottle that you can attach t…
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Brain Scan Mathematical Ability
Do you have super cool mathematical abilities? Well, brain scans can give it away. Scientists did a study to check if people with math abilities had brain activity in certain areas of…
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Blister Prevention
Do you run a lot? Do you get a lot of blisters? Well, scientists have been trying to figure out a blister prevention method for a long time! Finally, they believe that using paper tap…
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Brain Injuries from Football
A new study links being in the NFL to having traumatic brain injury. A lot of retired players are showing signs of it, and it seems that they are also showing signs of other brain inj…
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Lack of Sleep Risks
If you don't sleep enough, you are more at risk of catching a cold/the flu/pneumonia. Scientists did a new study to confirm the hypothesis!
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Brain Eating Amoeba
There is a brain eating amoeba out there, and it can kill you. If you are infected by the amoeba, it goes straight to your brain and starts feeding off of it causing eventual death.
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New Rembrandt Paintings
Rembrandt was an artist that has been gone for a long time. All of his paintings have already been seen, discovered, and loved. However, scientists unveiled a new painting by Rembrand…
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States of Matter
You know about the three states of matter, but did you know there are actually five? Learn about all five states of matter now!
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Who are your friends? Your laugh will tell us!
The way you laugh with friends is different from the way you laugh with strangers! Scientists completed a laugh test alll around the world to see if different cultures recognized the …
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New State of Matter
There's a new state of matter, and it's splitting particles! Learn more about this now!
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Impulse Caused by the Brain
Are you impulsive, and do you take risks? Well, your brain may be the one to blame. Learn about this now!
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Water Towers
Water towers store water, but they also store energy. There is probably a lot you don't know about them, so learn how they work and what they do now!
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Light-Weight Solar Cells
The article describes how researchers at MIT created a solar cell that's so light-weight it can sit on a soap bubble without popping it!
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Negative Facial Expression
Communicating with people who don't speak your language can be difficult, but facial expressions can help a ton! Learn more about how facial expressions are universal, now!
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Pierced Heart
There was a woman in China who had a needle stuck in her heart. Learn more about how this happened and what happened after!
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Virtual Reality
You've heard a lot about virtual reality, but how much do you really know about it? Learn all about virtual reality now!
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Brain Season Differences
The article describes how there may be differences in the way your brain works in winter and summer. Learn all about it now!
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Daniel Hale Williams
Daniel Hale Williams performed the first open heart surgery in the United States. He was also one of the few African American cardiologists in the nation at the time. Learn more about…
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Water Phone Chargers
Scientists have found a way to charge smartphones with the use of saltwater fuel cells. With this new device, you can charge your phone without an outlet!
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Groundhogs Day
Today is Groundhog's Day, and the groundhog comes out to predict if winter will end soon or not. Learn about what happened this year and how accurate it really is!
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Marathon Training
Physical endurance has a lot to do with environmental and physical conditions, but it also depends a lot on your thinking!
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Apple Introduces Night Shift Mode
Do you use your phone at night? Well, this could lead to disruptions in your sleep. Apple is trying to tackle this problem by introducing Night Shift Mode that will change the screen …
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Electric Eel Fibers for Wearable Tech
Electric Eels are scary, but the concept that their skin holds is interesting to scientists. Scientists have found a way to make fibers that mimic electric eels that could help create…
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Vision Loss From Toys
A child shined a toy laser in the rear view mirror of a bus, and the exposure caused the bus driver to suffer vision loss!
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Daylight Savings Science
Daylight savings time was this past weekend! Daylight savings time is always a weird and confusing time. Learn the science behind it!
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Pumpkin Flavored Everything
Pumpkins are very good for you as they contain lots of vitamins. However, pumpkin flavoring is not! Pumpkin flavored candies and drinks are not healthy for you as those contain sugar …
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Science Costumes
Halloween is this weekend! Make all your friends jealous with one of these crazy science costumes!
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Scared to Death
Can you actually be scared to death? With Halloween around the corner, it's good to know if you're in danger! Read this article and find out now!
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Chemistry Timeline
It's National Chemistry Week! Learn all about chemistry and go through this cool timeline!
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Sudoku Triggered Man's Seizsures
Sudoku puzzles are usually good for your mind, but they aren't for this avalanche victim. The article describes how a man that survived an avalanche is unable to do sudoku puzzles bec…
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Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces
Centrifugal and centripetal forces are a part of everyone's lives. We might not know that they're there because we don't know what they are, but if they ceased to exist, we would defi…
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Faith Jegede: What I have learned from my autistic brothers
This TED talk is one by Faith Jegede as she explains how the pursuit of normality ruins any chance for greatness! She discusses her experience with two autistic brothers and helps spr…
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Slow Melting Ice Cream
Do you love ice cream but hate the sticky mess that comes with it when it starts melting? Well, scientists have discovered an ingredient to make ice cream melt slower!
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Paper Art Solar Cells
The Japanese art of paper cutting has been determined to be a useful tool in creating solar cells!
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Fibonacci Numbers
Do you like math? Well, math is exciting and inspiring! Watch this TED talk by the Mathemagician, Arthur Benjamin, and learn about the magic behind Fibonacci numbers!
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Science in Hollywood
There's science in everything, even movies! Science has helped Hollywood in so many ways!
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Cooking with Chemistry
Do you like to cook? Are you a science nerd? Well, there is a cook book specifically for science nerds!
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Arctic Storage Cube
Did you know that the world has an arctic storage cube? Well, there is one! Learn the science behind it now!
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Fall is Back!
Today, September 23rd, marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall! There's a lot of science behind this though, so learn all about it now!
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Caffeine Confusion
Do you drink coffee in the evening? Well, that could be confusing your body's internal clock.
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Nobel Prize Awards Tonight!
We've all heard of Nobel Prizes! Well, tonight is the actual award show! There will be past prize winners, funny science jokes, and scientists that study some pretty weird things! Wat…
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Anti-Bacterial Soap vs Regular Soap
Do you use anti-bacterial hand soap because you think it works better than just regular soap? Well, that's wrong! Scientists have found that both, regular soap and antibacterial hand …
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Self Destructing Chips
In the movies, people almost always have self-destruct options on important devices. Why don't we have that in real life? Well, now, we might. Sceintists have created a self-destructi…
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Look-a-Likes
Do you think you have a look-a-like? You might! There may be multiple people with the same genes that make up their faces!
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Computer Timeline
Do you love computers and wonder how/when the first ones were made? This article shows a timeline of the history of computers! It tells you where/how they were made and what they were…
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What is Trigonometry?
Do you love math? Do you like trigonometry? All math nerds love trigonometry! Learn all about it now!
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Color Game
How does the brain remember colors? Have you ever wondered how? Well, now you can learn all about how the brain remembers and sees colors!
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Spring in the Desert
Do you know how to tell if it is spring when you're in the desert? You look at the cactus flowers of course!
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Study Breaks
With exams coming up, of course you have to study, but should you take breaks? Research shows that if you take 15 minute active breaks between study periods, you retain more information!
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What are Mitochondria?
How much do you know about cells? Do you know what the mitochondria is? Learn all about the specialized organelle!
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What is Visible Light?
Do you know what visible light is? There's more to it than "light you can see". Learn all about visible light and the different colors on the color spectrum!
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Coding for Careers
Do you know how to code computer programs? The ability to code is really important! A teacher in Washington created a coding class for students in her region!
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Earth Day Plans
Last week was Earth Day! People all around the world celebrated, even President Obama and Bill Nye the Science Guy! On Earth Day, Bill Nye and President Obama went to the Everglades t…
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The Craziest Farms in the World
A farm can't be weird, can it? Yes it can! Learn about six of the craziest farms in the world!
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Earth Day 2015
It's Earth Day 2015! Save the planet! Would the creator of Earth Day celebrate this Earth Day, though? Everyone uses the name of Earth Day to flaunt their conservation efforts, but th…
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National Park Week 2015
It's National Park Week! This week celebrates America's natural heritage, and it's all about exploration and discovery! Learn more about the national parks, and go exploring!
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Earth Week 2015!
It's Earth Week 2015! This week is all about conservation and saving/preserving the earth! Learn more about the week, why it's celebrated, and what you can do to help the earth!
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Girls Just Wanna Be Engineers
Less than thirty percent of engineers are female. Are you a girl that loves STEM subjects? Consider an engineering career, and help bridge the gender gap!
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Conservation Works by Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall is a British primatologist, and she studied wild chimpanzees in Africa. She is now interested in more than chimpanzees - she's interested in a lot of issues pertaining to…
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Googles Newest Project
Google has a long list of projects they want to complete, including self driving cars and balloons that beam internet service below, but their newest project is something that most co…
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Testing Battery Charges
If a battery dies, do you dispose of it, or do you put it back with all the other, new and old, batteries? If you mix them up with new ones, try dropping them and seeing which ones bo…
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Shrinking Aral Sea
The Aral Sea is shrinking. It has lost over ninety percent of its volume. This has had a huge negative impact on local businesses and fisheries.
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Kids to Design the Future
Disney has created a competition for kids! This contest asks you to imagine yourself in the future and to report back to the present! You can design anything your imagination creates!…
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Cards Against Humanity - Science!
Do you love board games? Now Cards Against Humanity released a science themed version!
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Science April Fools Day Pranks
Today is April Fools Day! Read about some of the coolest scientific pranks!
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STEM and March Madness
March Madness is an exciting time for almost everyone! Tons of people make brackets before the tournament and hope that their predictions are correct. To increase the accuracy of your…
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Glowing Fabric
Do you think that glowing clothing is a good idea? Well, scientists are one step closer to making that idea a reality. They have created light-up fabric, and they may be able to power…
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Healthy Chocolate
Chocolate is already sweet and yummy, and it already has a lot of health benefits, but scientists are trying to make chocolate even healthier by changing up the steps by which chocola…
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Supergirls at the White House Science Fair
At the White House Science Fair, there were a variety of projects displayed. One of them was from a group of six year old girls who created a battery operated page turner for the disa…
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Expanding Girls Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
March is Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month! Verizon launched the #inspireHerMind campaign this past year to explain how more girls can get involved in the wor…
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Pi Memorization
Do you think you have expert memorization skills? Well, the record digit memorization for the number, Pi, is 67890. Don't fret if you don't have the greatest memorization skills, thou…
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Will the Apple Watch Make People Healthier?
Do you want a new Apple Watch? It has a ton of new health and fitness features, Do you think it'll help people maintain a healthy lifestyle? The watch is not meant to be a fitness tra…
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Daylight Savings Hits Some People Harder
How does daylight savings time affect you? Scientists have done studies and discovered that daylight savings time affects some people harder than others. They discovered that people w…
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The Science Behind the Dress
Did you see the picture of the color changing dress all over the internet? Some people argued that it was blue and black, and others argued that it was white and gold! Learn why diffe…
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Atom Smashers
Have you ever heard of an atom smasher? Well, a company has created the world's largest atom smasher, and they've also given it some upgrades! Learn more about the atom smasher and ho…
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How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to the Center of a Tootsie Pop?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? Scientists decided to create their own candies and test how quickly they were able to reach the center! Learn more a…
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Virtual Reality Destroys Real Brain
Everyone loved the new Samsung virtual reality helmits, but they didn't realize how much these could hurt your brain. These virtual reality helmits have a ton of side effects and hurt…
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New Peanut Allergy Treatment
Are you allergic to peanuts? Scientists are developing a new probiotic to help cure you of your allergy, so in the future, you may not have the allergy anymore! Learn more about this …
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Unboil an Egg
Do you think it's possible to unboil a boiled egg? Scientists have discovered a way to unboil eggs and bring them back to their original state! This new discovery can help scientists …
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Google host all-girl coding party
Google is tackling the gender imbalance at its company by creating a new initiative called Made With Code. Made With Code aims to address the two top reasons women do not get into com…
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This machine makes drinking water from thin air
Water Gen company has developed an atmospheric water generation unit for extracting water from air! The water generator is more energy efficient than others. The generator is already …
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Shift in Antarctic Winds Drives "Collapse" of Glaciers
The "unstoppable collapse" of glaciers in West Antarctica announced by scientists this week has one key cause: shifting winds. Stronger winds are pushing warm water under coastal glac…
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What If Students Learn Faster Without Teachers?
Ever wonder if students learn faster without teachers? Well, Sugata Mitra recieved $1 million to research on the learning power of self organized student teams. Learn more about his r…
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Time Lapse of Glaciers Vanishing
Ever wonder how global warming is affecting the earth? Visually see the melting of Glaciers throughout the years.
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5 Biometric Alternatives to the Password
The human gait, ear, heartbeat, face and typing style are all unique. Smartphones and wearables will add such biometric security features in the future. They could be used along with …
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Facebook Has A New Face Recognition
Facebook is still not as good as humans when it comes to identifying people in pictures but facebook is getting closer. Facebook already uses facial recognition to suggest tags but no…
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The Grand Canyon Is Younger Than We Thought Read
The Grand Canyon is actuallly very young! Yes, you heard right it is young! According to new research, the Grand Canyon was for formed only 5 or 6 million years ago! It was previously…
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Hershey's to make 3-D Chocolate Printer
Because apparently Americans don't have easy enough access to junk food, soon getting a candy bar could be as easy as hitting "print." 3D Systems announced a deal with Hershey's to co…
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Why Some Mushrooms May Be Magic for Climate Change Read more: Study Shows That Some Fungi Help Soils Keep More Carbon Out of the Air
When studying global climate changes, the world of fungi are often forgotten. The fungi kingdom is very important in the carbon cycle. A new study shows that a certain type of fungi c…
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Can Food Affect Your Mood?
Ever curious why you feel so happy after eating chocolate? Learn how different food can affect your mood!
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This sculpture turns movement into music
Have you ever seen an instrument that can turn motion into music? The North Street Labs of the Virginia company was able to make this amazing feat possible!
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10 Inventions
We have all heard of Thomas Edison and Eli Whitney but what about the modern day inventions? Come learn about 10 new inventions in technology and related fields.
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Top Jobs in America
A lot of top jobs in America are related to STEM. Come learn about what jobs you can do!
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The 2013 Best Of Whats New
New innovations have paved the way in the years past, present, and now the future. See what new innovations have been invented in 2013 around the world to make our lives more efficien…
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Nature Glows With Neon Animals and Plants
Who wouldn't scream for glow in the dark ice cream! British boutique ice cream maker Lick Me I'm Delicious have invented a new kind of glow in the dark ice cream, using luminiscent je…
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Will Self-Driving Cars Mean The End Of Highway Fatalities?
Did you think a day would come when you would not have to drive your car? Can you imagine a world where cars drive you around automatically? Car makers are predicting that autonomous …
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Disney research could let you feel a jellyfish on your iPad
How cool would it be if you could actually feel what the real texture of what is on your screen! Disney researchers are working on making that come true. Soon you might be able to fee…
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How Studying Mummies Could Cure Modern Disease
We know many diseases are hereditary, but who would have thought that many of these diseases could be studied within mummies? Scientists revealed signs of artherosclerosis in the CT s…
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Curious Things That Fall From The Sky
Have you seen anything besides rain and snow fall from the sky? Suprised, as you might be, there have been other things falling from the sky since 1876! Did you know that a shower of …
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8 Absurd Predictions About The Future That Sorta Came True
How do you imagine the future? Do you think we are now living in the present as our ancesters thought we would in the past? We might not be traveling in flying cars yet, however there…
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Cannes rolls out red carpet for great ladies of the sea
You might be familiar with warships and submarines, but have you ever seen these vintage wonders? The French are putting away their newest ship models to race these lovely vintage won…
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How Squid are Inspiring Better Camouflage for Soldiers
Have you ever played hide and seek? This is one game the squid is a pro at playing! The giant squid would make a great partner for playing hide and seek! Better yet, the naval academy…
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Thriving since 1960, my garden in a bottle
What if you started out with a plant seed, watered it once, and then left it to grow for over 50 years? It would likely die, right? Not always! Read this fascinating article and lea…
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