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The Good and Bad of Daylight Saving Time

What time is it? The answer depends on where you are in the world. It can also depend on what time of year it is. On Sunday March 10 at 2:00 a.m., many Americans will … Read more

El Niño Effects Felt Throughout the Western Hemisphere

Early in February, two different parts of the world experienced very different natural disasters. But both were caused by the same warm waters in the Pacific Ocean. From February 1st to February 5th, the country … Read more

Iceland Volcano Eruptions

When you hear about a volcano erupting, what do you imagine? You might think of a mountain top exploding, or a slow, steady flow of lava oozing out. These aren’t the only ways a volcano … Read more

Communicating with Whales

What do whales and aliens have in common? This might sound like the start of a joke, but this is a question that scientists are seriously thinking about. In a recent study, scientists at the … Read more

Printing in 3-D

Have you ever watched a 3-D printer at work? It is mesmerizing. The printer deposits layer after layer, one on top of another, and before your eyes a detailed 3-D object takes shape. Within just … Read more

Honoring the Legacy of the Carters

This President’s Day let’s investigate President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. First Lady Carter passed away recently on November 19, 2023. President Carter is our oldest living president. He is 98 years old. Let’s … Read more

The Challenges of China’s Changing Population

What country do you think has the world’s highest population ? If you answered China, you’d be correct . . . if you had answered before April of 2023. In that month, India overtook China … Read more

Will a Native American Nation Compete in a Future Olympics?

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is played in nearly 100 countries and believed to be North America’s oldest sport. In the 2028 Olympic Games, there will be a … Read more

What Is Chemistry?

What do you think of when you hear the word chemistry? Do you think of a scientist in a lab coat or a flask with a colorful liquid in it? All of these things are … Read more

The Science of Snowshoes

Have you ever tried to walk in deep snow? It is nearly impossible. Every step you take, you sink down into the snow. This might not seem like a big problem now. When it snows, … Read more