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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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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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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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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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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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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…