Today, skyscrapers can be found in nearly every major city. In fact, cities seem to compete to see who can build the tallest building. Though buildings keep getting taller, engineers have faced many challenges along … Read more
Have you ever laid on the ground and looked for shapes in the clouds. You might have seen different animals, hearts, or racecars. But have you ever seen one that looks like a flying saucer? … Read more
Before Jack Robinson, Black professional baseball players were not allowed to play on Major League Baseball teams. Instead, they played on teams in the Negro baseball leagues. Many talented baseball players were denied the opportunity … Read more
Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years of global cooperation. This year the UN looks ahead to the organization’s next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? What opportunities will there be … Read more
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
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