Discovery
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Woodlizards
The article discusses three new woodlizard species that they just discovered. These three species consist of small lizards that live in the Andes!
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Indonesian Volcano
The article describes a volcanic eruption 200 years ago. This eruption was terrible in that it left the entire northern hemisphere summerless for the entire year. Now, scientists are …
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Mummies in Peru
The article describes how there were doezens of tombs filled with 40 mummies each discovered at a ceremonial site in Peru!
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All About Dogs
The article discusses facts about the dog family. It goes over how long dogs have been around with humans, and it talks about their ancestor, the wolf.
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Shark Attack!
The article describes the seventh deadly shark attack in the past four years. Then, the article describes the how to avoid a shark attack!
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Artificial Intelligence
The creation of artificial intelligence is a risky process. Scientists and researchers have stated that they cannot afford to make any mistakes with the creation because it may end up…
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Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinsons Disease
There is a rare sleeping disorder, RBD, that has been linked with Parkinson's Disease. The sleeping disorder, RBD, makes people act out their dreams, and studies have shown that nearl…
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Virtual Painkillers
A man played "Candy Crush" nonstop, everyday for six to eight weeks, and ruptured his tendon some time during those weeks, but he felt no pain. The man had no idea he had hurt himself…
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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
A sixth grader created a documentary about how eating bugs will help end world hunger. In her documentary she shows herself eating bugs, and she goes on to bake a cricket filled treat…
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WWII Ship Found Intact
The article describes how a World War II vehicle was underwater off the coast of California. Scientists sent an autonomous underwater vehicle down to check the orientation of it to fi…
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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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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Through this activity students will learn how different colors are combined when light beams mix. They will also learn that when the right combination is made, the color seems white!
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Acids and Bases
The activity teaches students the difference between acids and bases through a safe experiment using items from around the house. They will, however, need safety goggles.
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Crystal Lollipops
Students will learn about saturation and dissolvability of sugar. They will learn how heat affects and increases the speed at which things dissolve. They will also learn about evapora…
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How Old is That Tree?
Students will learn how to measure circumference and how it is related to the age of the tree! They will also learn how a new layer of bark grows on trees each year!
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Inhaler Accident
A woman forgot to put the cap back on her inaler before she put it in her purse. An earring in her purse got lodged into the inhaler, and when the woman used her inhaler, she inhaled …
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How Do Wind Turbines Work?
The article describes how wind turbines work. The turbines generate energy by converting mechanical energy from the wind into electrical power.
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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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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!
