Discovery
20 Results
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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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Shrink an Egg
This activity will teach students about diffusion, osmosis, cells, and chemistry! They will learn how to shrink an egg without cracking the shell!
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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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Blue Bell and Listeria
The article describes the recent Blue Bell listeria scare. It describes what listeria is and how it may affect people. It also describes the conditions in which listeria thrives.
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10 Ways to Help Animals
This article describes how you can help animals, easily, every day! You can help the entire animal population by doing something as simple as taking care of your own pets by keeping t…
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New Cancer Technology
The article describes a new cancer technology. The new device is able to inject multiple medications into a tumor. Then, the doctors are able to see which medications helped the patie…
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Abandoned Baby Tiger Triplets
The article discusses how three baby tiger triplets were born in a zoo in Ohio a few days ago. They were quickly abandoned by their mother, but the zoo staff stepped in. The cubs are …
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What is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the main sugar found in milk and dairy products. It can result from genetics, surgery, illnesses, or injuries to the small intestine.
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Smart Bandages
The article describes how scientists and engineers are working on new, smart bandages! These bandages will be able to monitor and treat wounds. They will communicate wirelessly to oth…
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Genetically Modified Humans
The article describes how researchers in China tried to genetically modify embryos to change a gene that caused a fatal blood disorder. This brought up the issue of ethics and risks a…
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Pollution May Harm the Brain
The article describes how inhaling polluted air causes damage to the brain. It can lead to cognitive impairment, and it can ultimately shrink your brain!
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New Dinosaur!
A seven year old boy found the fossil of a T-Rex's cousin! This cousin lived alongside the T-Rex, but unlike the T-Rex, this new dinosaur only ate plants!
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Nepal Earthquake
There were huge earthquakes in Nepal this past weekend. The epicenter was 50 miles away from the capital city, but the capital was hit really hard. Scientists are saying, however, the…
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Pocket Sharks
There was another sighting of a small pocket shark! The shark is tiny, only about 5.5 inches long, and it could definitely fit into your pocket!
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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 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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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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NIH to Ban DNA Editing
The article describes how the National Institute of Health believes there should be a ban on DNA editing in human embryos. They are concerned about the safety and ethical implications…
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Cancer Death Rate Decrease
The article describes how and why the cancer death rate has decreased 1% per year worldwide! Some cancers have increased, but the overall death rate has decreased!
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Math and Poetry
It's National Poetry Month, and it's also Math Awareness Month. These activities are perfect for both as they connect math to Shel Silverstein poetry!
