Other STEM Subjects Articles
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3D Printing Glass
Scientists can now 3D print using glass! The video shows how they are able to do so! This new innovation allows for the advancement of many different technologies!
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Climate Change in the Atlantic
The article describes the climate change and how the Arctic is changing faster than anyone ever imagined. Students will learn all about climate change and how it alters the ecosystem.
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The Archimedes Principle
The article describes Archimedes Principle and how he discovered what he did! Students will learn about the gold grown and how Archimedes discovered the crown was not entirely made of…
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The Physics of Baseball
Students will learn the physics behind baseball and explore the concepts of force, velocity, and aerodynamics.
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Baseball Science
The article is a variety of questions about baseball and science! It answers questions like "What's inside a baseball?" and "What type of wood makes the best bat?" Students will not o…
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Baseball Technique Science
The article describes how there is science in baseball and ways to improve techniques based on science! Students will learn all about physics and how it relates to sports!
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The Science of Baseball
The video of the TEDxTucson talk by Ricardo Valerdi describes the science of baseball. It describes how science is related to baseball!
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Phantom Cell Phone Buzzes
The article describes the possible reasons behind phantom cell phone buzzing. If you feel your phone vibrate when it really hasn't more than once a day, you may be addicted to your ce…
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Safe Plastics
People buy BPA free bottles to be safe, however they are unaware that BPA free plastics may still contain harmful chemicals.
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New Virtual Reality Roller Coaster
The article discusses a new mixed reality roller coaster at Six Flags! Six Flags has partnered up with Samsung to create a half virtual reality half real roller coaster ride! Riders w…
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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 promotes recycling and sustainability in a new way!
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Artificial Intelligence Paper with Kristen Stewart
The article describes how Kristen Stewart co-authored a computer science research paper in artificial intelligence in preparation for her new movie. This helps students make a connect…
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Football Science
The website has videos about the science of football. It's a great tool for teachers and students to learn the science behind a sport and relate it to other sports!
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Fluor Engineering Challenge
The 2017 Fluor Engineering Challenge challenges students to create a water flow system. The challenge helps students develop their skills, and it also gives the students the opportuni…
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Computer Coding for Kids
Students need to learn how to code! This website is a great resource for students to teach them how to code! Students will begin learning, and eventually master coding!
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Daylight Savings Time 2016
The article describes Daylight Savings Time, and how/why it originated. Students will learn all about when it happens and why we have it!
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Smartphone Spells
If you have an Android phone, you can cast spells to make your phone do certain things! Students will learn about cool new technology!
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Step Counter Importance
People who use step counting devices don't have to reach their minimum goal for the day to receive health benefits. A study shows that people receive health benefits regardless of the…
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Radium
The article describes radium. Students will learn all about the chemistry behind the element, and they will also learn about the uses and previous uses of the element!
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Hallucinations
The article describes how scientists are able to induce hallucinations. They did a study and induced the participants to hallucinate by the use of a flashing white ring on a black bac…
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French Fry Science
The article describes the science behind why french fries taste bad when they get old!
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Good Boredom
Studies show that boredom is actually good for kids. It helps them become more creative which helps them later on.
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Spinach Teeth
There's an acid in spinach that makes your teeth feel funny after eating it. Students will learn all about it!
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Spinach Teeth
There's an acid in spinach that makes your teeth feel funny after eating it. Students will learn all about it!
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Spinach Teeth
There's an acid in spinach that makes your teeth feel funny after eating it. Students will learn all about it!
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Funny Feeling Teeth
There's an acid in spinach that makes your teeth feel funny after eating it. Students will learn all about it!
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New Electric Bus
The article describes how a new electric bus can drive up to 350 miles after being charged once! Students will learn how this new innovation may be able to decrease pollution and incr…
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Cystic Fibrosis Couple
The article describes how a married couple had cystic fibrosis. People with cystic fibrosis are not supposed to meet because this can lead to cross-infection. Students will learn all …
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The 5 Second Rule
The article describes how the 5 second rule is a myth. The rule was debunked by researchers at Rutgers University.
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Boredom
The article describes the science behind boredom and other similar feelings. Students will learn all about boredom!
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Why Does all Pop Music Sound the Same?
Students will learn all about sound and acoustics. They will also learn how a mining engineer's invention caused all pop music to sound similar.
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Daydreaming
The article talks all about daydreaming. Students will learn facts about how daydreaming can be positive and negative.
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Why are People Afraid of Clowns?
A clown has been lurking around a city in South Carolina. This has caused residents of the city to worry, and it has also caused scientists to analyze why people are afraid of clowns.
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Recording the Past
The article describes a hands-free wearable camera that allows people to save video footage after an event has already happened!
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Science of Baseball
The article describes the science of baseball. This relates science and baseball to help students gain an understanding of how science is in everything we do!
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The Old Farmers Almanac for Kids
The Old Farmers Almanac for Kids has a variety of tools to help students learn about science!
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Bottled Water Virus
Bottled water is usually a safe source of water, but it wasn't in Spain recently. Bottled water caused an outbreak of a virus in a large number of people!
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Whiplash
The article describes what whiplash is, the causes, and the treatments. Students will learn about how whiplash injuries make up the cause of 25% of insurance payments!
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Unusual Cause of Paranoia
Students will learn about a woman who started developing paranoia and delusions out of nowhere. This was caused by a large cyst in her brain.
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Bad Tasting Water
The article describes the different ways water can taste and why! It describes when there might be problems in the water and what precautions to take if there are problems.
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Sneezing in Threes
The article describes why people sneeze multiple times in a row!
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Students will learn exactly how solar panels work from the actual panel to how they work on buildings!
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Eating Nuts Reduces Colon Cancer Risk
The article describes a study that showed that nut intake is linked to reduced colon cancer risks!
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Coffee and Cancer
The article describes how coffee was linked to reduced risk of endometrial cancer!
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Ghost Hotel
The article describes a haunted hotel in Colorado and connects it to a psychological process!
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Vegetation and Life Expectancy
Vegetation around your house may increase your life expectancy! Research conducted in Boston explores the idea and, it shows that there is correlation!
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Chainless Bike
The article describes a new, award-winning bike that Ikea designed! The bike is chainless, and this helps prevent rusting!
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How to Apologize
The article describes how some scientists did a study to find the key components of an apology, and they rank them based on effectiveness!
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Self Filling Bottle
A designer in Austria designed a water bottle that condenses humidity in the air to drinkable water!
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Brain Scan Mathematical Ability
The article first talks about Einstein's theory of how the brain works and is connected to mathematical ability. Then, the article describes how scientists did a study to see if certa…
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Blister Prevention
Blister prevention has been a huge problem that scientists have been trying to solve. Although they have not been able to find a concrete way to prevent blisters, scientists have foun…
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Brain Injuries from Football
The article describes how being in the NFL may result in traumatic brain injury. Injuries to the head during games leads to more complicated problems down the road.
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Lack of Sleep Risks
The article describes how people who sleep less are more likely to get sick! Scientists did a study to analyze the affects of sleep and health!
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Brain Eating Amoeba
The article discusses an amoeba that eats the brain if it enters the body!
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New Rembrandt Paintings
Rembrandt was a famous artist, and he's been gone for a long while now, but scientists recently unveiled a new painting done by him! Just kidding, it wasn't made by Rembrandt, but it …
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States of Matter
The article discusses the five states of matter and defines what matter is to help students fully understand the concept!
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Who are your friends? Your laugh will tell us!
The article describes how scientists found out how people laugh differently, and this difference was noticed across various cultures. This means that laughter is a universally recogni…
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New State of Matter
The article describes how a new state of matter is able to split particles!
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Impulse Caused by the Brain
The article describes how if you are impulsive and take risks, your brain may be the reason!
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Water Towers
Water towers store water AND energy. Do you know how water towers work? Well learn about this 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 disturbing the bubble!
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Negative Facial Expression
The article describes how scientists took the facial expressions of people speaking different languages and analyzed them to compare whether or not facial expressions are universal.
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Pierced Heart
The article describes how a woman in China had a needle stuck in her heart! This caused a heart infection and strokes! Learn more about it now!
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Virtual Reality
The article describes virtual reality and its uses. It explains in detail, and
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Brain Season Differences
The article describes how your brain may work differently in the summer than in the winter! Learn all about it now!
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Daniel Hale Williams
The article describes Daniel Hale Williams and his contribution to the world of science. Daniel Hale Williams was an African American cardiologist, and he performed the nation's first…
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Water Phone Chargers
The article describes how scientists created a way to charge smartphones with the use of saltwater fuel cells!
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Groundhogs Day
The article describes Groundhog's Day and the accuracy of this year's prediction!
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Marathon Training
Someone ran a marathon in a little over 2 hours. Physical activity and endurance can be trained by improving the way you think!
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Apple Introduces Night Shift Mode
The article describes how using your phones and tablets at night have negative effects on your health. Apple is trying to solve the problem by introducing Night Shift Mode.
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Electric Eel Fibers for Wearable Tech
The article describes how scientists have been able to create fibers that mimic electric eels that will help create wearable tech one day!
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Vision Loss From Toys
The article describes how a child shined a laser pointer into a rearview mirror in a bus and caused the bus driver to suffer vision loss!
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Daylight Savings Science
The article describes the science behind how and why daylight savings time is so confusing for the human body!
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Pumpkin Flavored Everything
The article describes how pumpkin flavored foods and drinks aren't necessarily healthy for you even though pumpkins, themselves, are heatlhy for you!
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Science Costumes
THe article describes science Halloween costumes!
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Scared to Death
The article describes whether or not you can actually be scared to death!
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Chemistry Timeline
It's National Chemistry Week! This chemistry timeline teaches students all about chemistry over the ages!
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Sudoku Triggered Man's Seizsures
The article describes how a man went skiing with his friend and got caught in an avalanche and survived! After the accident, however, the man started having seizures when he was tryin…
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Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces
The article describes what centrifugal and centripetal forces are and how they are important in our daily lives. It gives detailed examples and explanations!
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Faith Jegede: What I have learned from my autistic brothers
This TED talk was done by Faith Jegede. She explains her experience growing up with two autistic brothers to spread awareness about autism!
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Slow Melting Ice Cream
The article describes how scientists discovered an ingredient for ice cream that makes it melt slower!
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Paper Art Solar Cells
The article describes how scientists can use Japanese paper art to create solar cells!
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Fibonacci Numbers
This link goes to a TED talk about Fibonacci numbers by the Mathemagician, Arthur Benjamin!
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Science in Hollywood
The article describes how science has helped Hollywood make their scenes more realistic!
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Cooking with Chemistry
The article describes a cook book specifically for science nerds!
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Arctic Storage Cube
The article describes the science behind the world's arctic storage cube!
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Fall is Back!
The article describes the equinox, the end of summer, and the beginning of fall!
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Caffeine Confusion
The article describes how caffeine consumption in the evening can confuse the body's circadian rhythm.
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Nobel Prize Awards Tonight!
Tonight is the night of the 25th Nobel Prize award ceremony! It's going to feature super cool scientists and hilarious nerd jokes!
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Anti-Bacterial Soap vs Regular Soap
The article describes how antibacterial hand soap and regular hand soap are equally effective!
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Self Destructing Chips
The article describes how scientists have created a self-destructed computer chip to help national defense and security!
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Look-a-Likes
The article describes how there is a decent chance of having a look-a-like because there are only so many genetic combinations.
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Computer Timeline
The article describes a timeline of the history of computers! It describes who created each one, how eac was made, and how each worked!
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What is Trigonometry?
The article describes what trigonometry is and the origins of trigonometry. It is an articles that math enthusiasts will love!
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Color Game
The article describes how the brain remembers colors! It explains how people can see differences in shades of colors, but they label different shades as the same color altogether.
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Spring in the Desert
The article describes what spring looks like in the desert!
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Study Breaks
The article describes how you should take 15 minute breaks when you study. If you complete an active task during those 15 minutes, it helps you retain more information and stops your …
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What are Mitochondria?
The article describes the specialized organelle, the mitochondria. It goes on an in depth analysis about the structure and the function.
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What is Visible Light?
The article describes visible light. It discusses how visible light depends on the colors that we see as well. It goes into detail about different colors and waves.
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Coding for Careers
The ability to code is necessary to get a good job in society today. A teacher in Washington created a coding class for her students, and that course is being spread to the entire reg…
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Earth Day Plans
The article discusses how President Obama and Bill Nye the Science Guy went to the Everglades on Earth Day this past week. They went to discuss the need to act on climate!
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The Craziest Farms in the World
The article describes the six craziest farms in the world! It explains each farm and why it is the way it is!
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Earth Day 2015
The article questions whether or not the creator of Earth Day would celebrate this Earth Day. Major companies flaunt their conservation efforts, but they don't actually help much.
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National Park Week 2015
The website discusses National Park Week 2015! The week is all about learning about the national parks and America's natural heritage, and exploration and discoveries!
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Earth Week 2015!
The website discusses Earth Week 2015! There are plenty of Earth Week activities, and events all over the world! Learn more about them, and do some of them!
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Girls Just Wanna Be Engineers
This article describes the huge gender gap between males and females who work in the field of engineering. Female scientists over the nation are trying to encourage girls to pursue ST…
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Conservation Works by Jane Goodall
The article describes Jane Goodall, the primatoligist and how she was famous for studying wild chimpanzees in Africa. She recently did a talk for a school in Brooklyn, where she share…
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Googles Newest Project
Google realized that they had 1 female for every 2 males working there, and they realized this was a problem. They decided to try to combat workspace discrimination, and the article d…
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Testing Battery Charges
The article describes how you can distinguish between old and new batteries! If you drop them both, the new ones won't bounce, but the old ones will!
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Shrinking Aral Sea
The Aral Sea has lost ninety percent of its volume causing a negative impact on local businesses and fisheries that used to depend on it!
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Kids to Design the Future
The article describes an innovation challenge started by Disney to get kids to design and send in their futuristic ideas! Kids can design anything they want, and the winners get a cas…
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Cards Against Humanity - Science!
There is now a science themed version of Cards Against Humanity, and it benefits women in STEM!
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Science April Fools Day Pranks
Scientists have been celebrating April Fools Day for decades! Read about six of the best science-themed April Fools Day jokes!
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STEM and March Madness
You can use STEM to increase your accuracy when choosing who will win March Madness! Yes! STEM helps you choose the right teams to move on in your bracket!
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Glowing Fabric
The article describes the possibility of wearing light-up clothing. Scientists have discovered a fabric that can glow, and they have found that they may be able to use solar power to …
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Healthy Chocolate
Chocolate is a yummy treat, and it also has some health benefits. Wouldn't it be great if there were more health benefits? Scientists are now working on that request! They are trying …
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Supergirls at the White House Science Fair
At the White House Science Fair, students from around the nation show off their science projects. This year, there was a group of 6 year old supergirls that stole the spotlight. Read …
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Expanding Girls Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
Women only hold 25% of jobs in technical fields, and this is definitely a problem! Verizon recognized this problem, so they launched the #inspireHerMind campaign this past year, and a…
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Pi Memorization
This article describes how people can increase their memorization skills by discussing how people have memorized over sixty thousand digits of pi! Students will learn and understand t…
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Will the Apple Watch Make People Healthier?
The article describes the new Apple Watch and how it includes many health and fitness features, but it was not designed to be a fitness tracker. There is debate over whether or not th…
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Daylight Savings Hits Some People Harder
The article describes how daylight savings time affects different poeple differently. Scientists have discovered that people who are unhealthy are hit harder by daylight savings time.
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The Science Behind the Dress
Scientists have been trying to figure out and explain why different people saw different colors on the "color-changing" dress! The article describes what scientists have to say about …
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Atom Smashers
Atom smashers are exciting, and things they can find are even more exciting! The world's largest atom smasher has been upgraded and is back!
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How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to the Center of a Tootsie Pop?
This article describes the answer to every child's question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?" The article describes that scientists decided to crea…
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Virtual Reality Destroys Real Brain
This article discusses the new Samsung virutal reality helmits! Samsung tested these helmits on rats, and the rats showed terrifying brain signs.
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New Peanut Allergy Treatment
This article discusses the possibility of a new peanut allergy treatment. The probiotic was created and tested, and showed major positive results. However, there is still some testing…
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Unboil an Egg
Scientists have discovered how to unboil a boiled egg! This article discusses the process and the scientific principles involved! It also describes how this new discovery can help low…
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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
A new research study led by Prof Karl Karstrom of the University of New Mexico used chermochronology to discover that over half of the landmark was formed only 5 to 6 million years ag…
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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
Scientists have discovered that a new type of fungi can have a big impact on the climate. This fungus can store 70% more carbon in soil, having a big impact on both the nitrogen cycle…
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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
The annual Red Bull creation led to the construction of some of the most innovative musical instruments this past summer! The North Street Labs was able to create an instrument that c…
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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
Popscience picks the coolest inventions around the world of 2013! See which innovations have made our lives more efficient and easier!
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Nature Glows With Neon Animals and Plants
This new glow in the dark ice cream is a piece of modern science at work. Food scientist, Charlie Harry Francis, has created this glow in the dark ice cream from a luminiscent protein…
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Will Self-Driving Cars Mean The End Of Highway Fatalities?
Different automakers and Google have been working together to come up with different autonomous cars. Automakers are predicting that these new cars will mean the end to highway fatalities!
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Disney research could let you feel a jellyfish on your iPad
Disney researchers are looking into creating a program to let people feel what they actually see on their screens. They think that there is a way to trick the human brain into thinkin…
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How Studying Mummies Could Cure Modern Disease
Scientits have recently published a study consisting of the CT scans of 137 different mummies from Peru and Egypt. These scans have opened the path to understanding hereditary disease…
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Curious Things That Fall From The Sky
Many people have wondered how different bizarre things fall from the sky. This article is a compilation of some of the most "unique" things that have rained down upon us!
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8 Absurd Predictions About The Future That Sorta Came True
Professor A.M. Low predicted that we would be driving around in fly cars back in 1925. Although we might not be doing that, we are living some of his predictions he forcasted in his b…
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Cannes rolls out red carpet for great ladies of the sea
The French boat collecters will be racing vintage ships across the Cannes this weekend! Spectators will be able to examine the engineering behind these architectural beauties!
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How Squid are Inspiring Better Camouflage for Soldiers
The giant squid has become a model for the navy and army with the concept of camouflage! See how the navy is researching to make better shape shifting clothing that will blend in with…
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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…