Do you know what AI is? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It means an intelligence that comes from a computer, rather than a human. AIs can perform complex tasks such as learning and problem solving. … Read more
Some call them lightning bugs. Others call them fireflies. Both names refer to the beetles that light up our summer evenings. Adults and children alike delight in observing these fascinating creatures, but most do not … Read more
Have you ever been playing outside on a hot day when you notice your face and hair are all wet? What happened? Don’t sweat it—it’s just sweat! You don’t even notice it is happening, but … Read more
It was July of 1943. Bombs rained down from the sky over Hamburg, Germany. Residents fled for their lives as the city was engulfed in flames. The bombs were being dropped by British and American … Read more
If you have paying attention to the news over the past several years, you have probably heard about inflation. Even if you haven’t been paying attention to the news, you have probably noticed things cost … Read more
Thousands of reporters, most TV networks and even social media influencers are covering them. They are political conventions and while they seem like big commercials for political parties, they serve a specific purpose. So, what … Read more
Did you know that ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old boy? In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally left a soda mixture out in the cold all night. It froze, and in the morning he … Read more
When cicadas emerge, they molt, or shed their nymph exoskeleton. This spring and summer, some parts of the United States will be overwhelmed with cicadas as two different broods emerge at the same time. A … Read more
This week, history was made in Mexico. On Sunday, June 2, the people of Mexico voted for president. They elected Claudia Sheinbaum. She won by a very large amount. She will be the first female … Read more
This summer, the Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France. Paris is a bustling city in northern Europe with a population of over 2 million people. While the Paris Olympics will host over 300 … Read more
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