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Thank a Mushroom This Month
September is an exciting time of year. It is the start of a new school year and the beginning of fall. It is also national mushroom month! This month we learn all about mushrooms and … Read more
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Why Are the Names of Some Places Changing?
Names are important and have meanings. They help tell others who we are. Names also help us identify places and things. How we name places can tell others what we value and believe. Recently, we … Read more
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How Did Wildfires in Canada Cause Air Pollution in the United States?
The eastern Canadian provinces are far to the north of most US cities. So how could a lightning strike, sparks from a train’s brakes, or a discarded cigarette in Quebec or Ontario cause major problems … Read more
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Snot Bubbles Keep Echidnas Cool When It Is Hot
Mammals have unusual ways to regulate the temperature of their bodies. They use moisture. Moisture helps to lower their body temperature when the outside temperature rises. The moisture evaporates, cools their bodies, and prevents their … Read more
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What Brought Lionel Messi to Miami?
It was July 21, 2023. The game was tied. There was only time for one more play. Lionel Messi stepped up to take a free kick. It was his first game for Inter Miami CF. … Read more
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What Controls Are Being Put on AI?
Geoffrey Hinton spent most of his life working on computers. He developed a computer system that works the same way the human brain works. It helped to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI). He became one of … Read more
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The Physics Behind a Splashless Dive
Summer is the perfect time to splash around in a swimming pool. It is fun to see who can make the biggest splash. Cannonballs create huge splashes. A cannonball is done by jumping as high … Read more
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The Hottest and Coolest Hikes of the Summer
Summer goes quickly—don’t spend it sitting around. Now is the time to plan an overland adventure. In other words, take a hike! Hiking has many benefits. It’s good for your physical and mental health. Like … Read more
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Women’s Soccer Explodes in Popularity Before the 2023 World Cup
Over the winter, men’s soccer teams from around the world played in the Men’s World Cup. This summer, it will be the women’s turn. The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be played in New Zealand … Read more
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Polynesian Voyaging Society Launches Four-Year Pacific Expedition
Imagine trying to sail across an ocean without a map or any navigational instruments to help guide your way. That’s how members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society make their ocean voyages. The group, which is … Read more