In the Know – Page 5

Where on Earth Are the Hottest and Coldest Places in the World?

It is April and most of the United States braces for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, in the Central American nation of Costa Rica, April is actually the driest month of the year. It shows that the … Read more

Danger at the Top of the World

At 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Hundreds of brave climbers attempt to reach its majestic peak each year, but there many dangers associated with the … Read more

The Good and Bad of Daylight Saving Time

What time is it? The answer depends on where you are in the world. It can also depend on what time of year it is. On Sunday March 10 at 2:00 a.m., many Americans will … Read more

Iceland Volcano Eruptions

When you hear about a volcano erupting, what do you imagine? You might think of a mountain top exploding, or a slow, steady flow of lava oozing out. These aren’t the only ways a volcano … Read more

Printing in 3-D

Have you ever watched a 3-D printer at work? It is mesmerizing. The printer deposits layer after layer, one on top of another, and before your eyes a detailed 3-D object takes shape. Within just … Read more

The Challenges of China’s Changing Population

What country do you think has the world’s highest population ? If you answered China, you’d be correct . . . if you had answered before April of 2023. In that month, India overtook China … Read more

Will a Native American Nation Compete in a Future Olympics?

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is played in nearly 100 countries and believed to be North America’s oldest sport. In the 2028 Olympic Games, there will be a … Read more

What Is Chemistry?

What do you think of when you hear the word chemistry? Do you think of a scientist in a lab coat or a flask with a colorful liquid in it? All of these things are … Read more

How Have MLK’s Children Carried on His Work?

MLK Day is a time to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. When Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, his four children were all under the age of thirteen. Yolanda and Martin Luther … Read more

The First Person to the South Pole

Norwegian Roald Amundsen dreamed of being the first person to reach the North Pole. In 1909, two different people announced they had already reached the North Pole. Amundsen changed his mind. He set his sights … Read more