
Have you ever noticed that your eyes hurt or get tired after looking at screens for a long time? Some eyeglasses claim to protect our eyes from damaging light coming from these screens. Are these … Read more
March is a big month for festivals in Texas, with over 100 celebrations happening across the state. These events take place in big cities and small towns. They celebrate many things, like local history, music, … Read more
Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. More specifically, he arrived at … Read more
If you see this insect, stop what you are doing and smash it. Why? It is an invasive species called the spotted lanternfly, or SLF, that is threatening important plants in the United States. Invasive … Read more
Elephants are on the march—and they may be coming to a city near you! You might be wondering what kind of havoc they will cause as they stampede through streets and parks. But don’t worry. … Read more
In places where winter weather can become a hazard, salt trucks are a common sight this time of year. These trucks apply salt before, during, and after winter storms that dump snow and ice onto … Read more
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