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Wildfires Devastate Maui

You may have heard about famous fires such as the Great Chicago Fire, which burned down a large part of Chicago. You may have also heard about major wildfires in recent years in places such … Read more

Saturn Takes Back Its Status as “Moon King”

Saturn is the new “moon king” among the planets in our solar system. Moons are natural satellites that travel around another object in space. They are not planets because they do not orbit the Sun. … Read more

Writers and Actors on Strike

Are you waiting for a particular movie? Or the next season of a new TV show? You might have to wait a little bit longer than you thought. The writers and actors that make television … Read more

Living in a World with Smart Machines That Use Artificial Intelligence

Technology is part of our culture. It is used at work, at school, and in our homes. One of the most advanced forms of technology is called Artificial Intelligence, or AI. Artificial Intelligence is the … Read more

An AAPI Community Reclaims Its Heritage

If you walk around downtown Denver, you will find something special on the wall of a firehouse on 19th Street. Look up and you will see a beautiful mural. On the left side of the … Read more

Florida Beaches Could Be Covered by a Huge Blanket of Seaweed Called Sargassum

There is a large patch of seaweed floating in the open sea and making its way toward Florida. The huge mass is made up of brown, leafy seaweed, called sargassum. The seaweed comes from the … Read more

A Species of Clam From 30,000 Years Ago Is No Longer Extinct

Californian beaches are great places to look for shells. Sometimes, shells are abandoned and broken into smaller pieces. Other times, the shells are intact and have an organism living inside them. That’s what happened recently … Read more

The Diverse Crew of Artemis II

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has not been to the moon since the final mission of the Apollo program 1972. They are planning on finally going back with a series of missions called … Read more

International Dark Sky Week Raises Awareness About Light Pollution

For thousands of years, there has been a connection between humans and the night sky. When the night sky is dark, the Moon and constellations become visible. Constellations are groups of stars that create recognizable … Read more

What Happens When a Bank Fails?

The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, along with the rescue of First Republic Bank, made headlines in the past month. You may be wondering, what exactly does it mean for a … Read more