Imagine jumping up and not coming down. Even if you jump high, you always come back down. Think about what would happen if you were washing a plate and it slipped out of your hands. … Read more
Beyond the creative play of building things with blocks and erector sets is the innovative world of robotics. Robotics is the science of learning about and creating robots. Robots are machines that collect information from … Read more
On October 4, Rishi Sunak became the United Kingdom’s first prime minister with Indian heritage. A prime minister is the head of the state in the United Kingdom, a country that is made up of … Read more
People think of summertime as a great time to celebrate outdoors with parades, fireworks, and parties. However, many different places in the world also hold outdoor festivals to celebrate the beauty and wonder of winter. … Read more
Did you know that food insecurity is a problem that over 40 million people face and that at least nine million of those people are children? Food insecurity means people do not consistently have enough … Read more
Earlier this fall, a strong hurricane formed in the Gulf of Mexico. The nearby beaches had super-strong winds and heavy rainfall. On September 28, Hurricane Ian made its way to land and hit the gulf … Read more
Humans need bats. Bats are often misunderstood animals. They are spooky symbols associated with Halloween, but bats are also intelligent creatures with unique skills and helpful habits. There are over 1,400 species of bats, which … Read more
This winter, millions of people will enjoy the World Cup. Hosted in Qatar, this will be the first World Cup in the Middle East. However, many groups are raising concerns about human rights abuses in … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that most US money today has images of White men on it. Usually, they are former presidents. Sometimes they are people who signed the United States Constitution. This tradition started in the … Read more
Have you seen signs for elections in people’s yards? Maybe you have seen or heard commercials for candidates. Midterm elections take place on Tuesday, November 8. What exactly are midterm elections? Midterm elections are elections … Read more
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