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Mission to Space

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the Moon and planets from space? Astronauts can do just that, and soon we may be able to as well! Scientists have designed the … Read more

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3D Printing Fills a Need for PPE

When you print something, it is most likely an assignment printed on paper. But did you know you can also “print” shoes, jewelry, and even parts of a house using a 3D printer? This type … Read more

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Space Junk

Humans have been putting objects like spaceships and satellites into space since 1957. Each time an object is put into space, small pieces fall off. Sometimes these pieces are released into space on purpose. Other … Read more

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Travel Restrictions Help Reduce Air Pollution

A Dangerous Gas  Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a gas that is released into the air when fuel is burned. Emissions from cars, trucks, buses, power plants, and other industrial facilities release nitrogen dioxide. The environmental impact of nitrogen dioxide includes smog and acid rain. … Read more

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Take a Bite Out of Climate Change

The countdown to Earth Day 2020 has begun! This year’s main theme will focus on climate action. Climate change represents a major issue that impacts life on Earth. It involves changes in weather patterns, and … Read more

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Spring Forward, Fall Back

Have you ever wondered why clocks “spring forward” and “fall back”? Two days each year, many people change their clocks to follow daylight saving time. The clocks are set one hour ahead in March to … Read more

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World Changing Contributions

Did you know that Black History Month started in 1926 as a one-week event to bring attention to the contributions of African Americans? The event became so popular that by 1976, President Gerald Ford made … Read more

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Predicting the Weather Just Got Easier!

From students hoping for a snow day to long-distance travelers, everyone wants to know about the weather. Forecasting weather is among the greatest scientific achievements of the last century. Meteorologists can predict weather about a … Read more

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Where Has All the Helium Gone?

What is helium?   Helium is an element that can be found on Earth and in space. On Earth, helium is present in gas form. It is made when other materials break down. In space, helium … Read more

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Fight the Flu

What is the flu?  The flu is caused by a virus known as influenza. Viruses are particles that work by infecting cells in the body. A virus works by making thousands of copies of itself inside the … Read more