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
Bushfires are common in northern Australia. (The scrub, woodland, and grasslands of Australia and New Zealand are called “the bush.”) The winters are dry, and a lightning strike or human error can ignite a blaze. … Read more
Donald Trump is only the third U.S. President to be impeached. But what exactly does impeachment mean? Impeachment starts in the House of Representatives. Members of the House of Representatives, who wanted to decide whether … Read more
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
Since June 2019, pro-democracy protestors have held weekly demonstrations in Hong Kong like the one shown here. In August, protestors disrupted travel at the Hong Kong International Airport, shutting down the airport for days. The … 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
On September 24, 2019, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. An impeachment inquiry investigates if the President committed a crime. It could lead … 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
A year ago, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sat alone at the Swedish capital. She had a message for world leaders. Take action on the climate crisis! This year, Thunberg did not protest alone. Millions … Read more
Congress returns from their recess this September. Waiting for them will be one especially serious issue.What can be done to prevent mass shootings? A mass shootingis when someone uses a gun to shoot many people. … Read more
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