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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

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

How Have MLK’s Children Carried on His Work?

MLK Day is a time to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. When Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, his four children were all under the age of thirteen. Yolanda and Martin Luther … Read more

The Race For President Begins

In November, voters across the country will choose the next President of the United States. First, voters will decide who the presidential nominees will be. Nominees are people chosen to represent a political party in … Read more

The First Person to the South Pole

Norwegian Roald Amundsen dreamed of being the first person to reach the North Pole. In 1909, two different people announced they had already reached the North Pole. Amundsen changed his mind. He set his sights … Read more

How Do We Know About Ice Ages?

Did you know that we are in the middle of an ice age? It may not seem like it, but it’s true! An ice age is a long period of time when Earth’s temperatures are … Read more

Explaining Earth’s “Gravity Hole”

Most people think of Earth as a sphere, but that is not exactly accurate. Experts describe its shape as more of a “lumpy potato.” It is flatter at the poles and bulges around the equator. … Read more

Remembering the Life of Sandra Day O’Connor

If you examine the US Supreme Court today, you will find that four of the nine justices are women. It wasn’t always that way. Before 1981, no women had been on the US Supreme Court. … Read more

Winter Solstice Around the World

The winter solstice is shortest day, and longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it happens on December 21 this year. All around the world, people have special festivals to celebrate the solstice. … Read more

Rhode Island Gets a Historic New Member of Congress

Gabe Amo has just started a new job this winter. On November 7, 2023, he was the first African American from Rhode Island to be elected to the House of Representatives. As you may know, … Read more