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Snake Bites for Science

Snake bites kill up to 138,000 people per year, and they permanently disable even more. Tim Friede was almost one of those people. In fact, the Wisconsin man spent four days in a coma after … Read more

Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Central Texas

Flash floods devastated parts of Central Texas on July 4 (sudden flooding after heavy rain). The flooding took place after a lot of rain. The rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet. The … Read more

The Hubble Space Telescope: 35 Years Old and Still Going Strong!

In April of 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th anniversary. A telescope is an instrument that makes distant objects seem larger and closer. Hubble is a special kind of telescope that is in … Read more

Choosing a New Pope

The death of Pope Francis in April started a chain of events that ended with the election of a new pope on May 8, 2025. Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, Illinois, was selected as the … Read more

Mosquito-Proof Clothing

Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy and annoying. They can cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself from mosquito bites, but some types of … Read more

Remembering the ‘People’s Pope’

Pope Francis died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old and had served as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in … Read more

Is Mount Spurr About to Erupt? Scientists Observe Warning Signs

Volcanologists [scientists who study volcanoes and volcanic activity] have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr since April of 2024. Mount Spurr is an active volcano located near Anchorage, Alaska—the state’s largest city. … Read more