Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
What is kelp? Because kelp looks so much like grass, many people assume it is a plant. However, kelp belongs to the kingdom Protista. This kingdom is made up of organisms with simple cellular organization. … Read more
When they see the Sundial Bridge, visitors of Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California might find themselves wondering, “Is it a bird? Is it a plane?” No, but it is certainly a real eye … Read more
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
This year the Spitzer Space Telescope celebrates 16 years in orbit. Spitzer is an infrared telescope that is used to study the early universe. Scientists want to learn about how stars and galaxies are formed. … Read more
The answer to that question depends on who you ask. From forests to cities, eastern gray squirrels are one of the most common species of squirrel found in the United States. They are fun to watch as they frolic and … Read more
Reporters gathered in rooms as far-flung as Taipei, Taiwan; Santiago, Chile; and Brussels, Belgium. Across the world, people watched live on the Internet. Everybody wanted to know if it was true. Soon they had their … Read more
In 2006, beekeepers discovered a mystery. Bees were disappearing from their hives. Scientists discovered bees in the wild were disappearing as well. This phenomenon became known as Colony Collapse Disorder. A loss of bee population … Read more
Extreme weather has been in the news often in the past year. Serious hurricanes have caused major damage to different parts of the country. The Midwest and Northeast of the United States have experienced dangerously … Read more
Senator Gaylord Nelson had seen enough. The year was 1969. A massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California had killed thousands of seabirds, seals, and dolphins. An ooze of black oil coated … Read more
World space week is October 4th through October 10th. To celebrate, let’s look at one of our country’s greatest accomplishments in space exploration, the Hubble Telescope, and the story of how it was almost one … Read more
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