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Often called “water bears,” tardigrades are microscopic invertebrates [animals without backbones] with a real-life superpower. These tiny creatures are nearly indestructible. Tardigrades live in both water and land environments. They are considered aquatic because they … Read more
In places where winter weather can become a hazard, salt trucks are a common sight this time of year. These trucks apply salt before, during, and after winter storms that dump snow and ice onto … Read more
If you want to learn something, how do you study to make sure you remember it? Most people review the information repeatedly over a period of time. You might make flash cards to help with … Read more
After Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, scientists turned to gophers to help restore the devastated ecosystem. Mount St. Helens is a volcano located in southwest Washington state. Its eruption was so explosive that it … Read more
This month we explore some fun facts about snow. Snow is NOT frozen rain. While it is true that snow is frozen water, it does not form from rain. Sleet is frozen rain. Snow is … Read more
This time of year, Big Sur, California’s Keyhole Arch, attracts visitors from near and far. The visitors come to experience a natural light show as the Sun lines up perfectly in the middle of the … Read more
You might have recently heard that Earth has a second “moon.” Here’s what you need to know. What is it, really? 2024 PT5 is an asteroid, or a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun. … Read more
Think about your traits (characteristics of living things). What color are your eyes and hair? How tall are you? What shape is your nose? You might share some traits with your mom, dad, sisters, or … Read more
If you live in the Midwest, you might have recently heard the term “corn sweat.” Some meteorologists used this term to explain why late summer humidity levels were so high and why it felt so … Read more
Scientists recently found three new moons orbiting planets in our solar system. A moon is a natural object that orbits a planet. Two of the moons orbit Neptune, and one orbits Uranus. Uranus and Neptune … Read more
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