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Woodlizards
Did you watch "How to Train Your Dragon"? Scientists and researchers have discovered 3 tiny woodlizard "dragon" species that resemble the dragon from "How to Train Your Dragon". Learn…
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Indonesian Volcano
There was a terrible volcanic eruption in Indonesia 200 years ago. After that eruption, there was a year without a summer, and people were eating cats and rats. Now, 200 years later, …
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Mummies in Peru
Did you think that mummies only existed in Egypt? Well this is wrong information! Scientists just discovered multiple tombs filled with over 40 mummies each at a ceremonial site in Peru!
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All About Dogs
Do you think you know everything about dogs? Did you know that humans walked alongside the relative of the dog, the wolf, over 100,000 years ago? Learn more about dogs!
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Shark Attack!
There was a shark attack in the Indian Ocean. This was the seventh deadly attack in the past four years. Learn about what happened, and how to avoid shark attacks!
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Artificial Intelligence
There's always at least one failure when inventing something new, but unlike other inventions, artificial intelligence may only give scientists one chance. That leaves no room for mis…
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Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinsons Disease
There is a rare sleeping disorder that makes people act out their dreams, which has been linked to Parkinson's Disease! Nearly everyone with the sleeping disorder, RBD, will develop a…
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Virtual Painkillers
Are you addicted to video games? A man played "Candy Crush" nonstop, every day, for six to eight weeks. He ruptured the tendon in his thumb while playing, but he felt no pain at all, …
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Math Awareness Month
It's Math Awareness Month 2015, and there are 12 fun math activities to add to your lesson plan! Teach your students how to factor polynomials, make math art projects, or even have yo…
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Crickets End World Hunger
Would you eat crickets if you thought that would help end world hunger? A sixth grader made a documentary about eating bugs to end world hunger, and created a cricket filled recipe to…
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WWII Ship Found Intact
An aircraft carrier from World War II was half a mile underwater off the coast of California's Islands. Scientists sent an autonomous underwater vehicle to check the orientation of th…
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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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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Do you think that all colors are present when you see the color white? Well, if you said yes, this is false. Learn about how different colors mixed together can make the mixture seem …
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Acids and Bases
Do you know the difference between acids and bases? Knowing the difference is vital to chemistry. Now, you can do an experiment with objects from around your house to know the differe…
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Crystal Lollipops
Do you think chemistry is super cool? Well, now you can use chemistry to make lollipops too! That makes chemistry even cooler! Make crystal lollipops with your friends using things fr…
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How Old is That Tree?
Do you know how to tell how old a tree is? If you measure the circumference of the tree in inches, that is how old the tree is in years!
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Inhaler Accident
Do you have asthma, and use an inhaler? Do you make sure to put the cap back on after you use it? A lady forgot to put the cap back on and accidentally inhaled an earring. Learn more …
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How Do Wind Turbines Work?
Do you know how wind turbines work? They generate energy without emitting greenhouse gases by converting mechanical energy into electrical power!
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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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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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