Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Science.
Have you ever heard the flowers in a field whispering to each other? Probably not. But plants—trees, flowers, and bushes—respond instinctively to light, water, and sometimes to touch. What’s more amazing is that they can … Read more
Have you ever looked at the sky through a telescope? The stars appear much closer. Maybe you were able to see details of the moon. But there is so much beyond the stars and planets … Read more
Every year March Madness gives people basketball fever! Many fans have a favorite team they cheer for. Whether you enjoy watching the games, making brackets, or playing at recess, basketball can be exciting! But if … Read more
Light bulbs. Record players. Motion pictures. These are some of the many inventions made by Thomas Edison. His curious, intellectual spirit led to numerous life-changing discoveries. Thomas Edison was born in Ohio in 1847. He … Read more
In February, we celebrate American Heart Month. It’s a special time to learn about your heart and how to keep it healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. There … Read more
Imagine you are on your way home from a friend’s house and can’t remember which way to go. Your GPS can help you. When Dr. Gladys West was growing up GPS did not exist. Dr. … Read more
The world’s second largest diamond was found recently by a mining company in Botswana, South Africa. The diamond measured over 1,700-carats. That’s almost the size of a baseball! When a diamond that large is discovered, … Read more
When there is a lot of rain in a short time, puddles form on pavements and roads. Riding your bike through deep water on a street can be fun! Sometimes, though, there is too much … Read more
Reduce, reuse, recycle, … repaint? Thanks to scientists at Indiana’s Purdue University, we could soon add “paint a building” to the list of things we can do to help fight climate change. How could painting … Read more
Robots may seem like something that only appears in books and movies. In fact, scientists and engineers have been building and testing robots for many years. The history of robots has many examples from vacuum … Read more
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