- Planets
Mercury unveiled
A new mission to Mercury is revealing surprising, never-before-seen details about the innermost planet.
- Animals
Echoes of hunting
Bats use high-pitched sounds to zero in on prey, converting what they hear into how they fly.
- Animals
A seabird’s endless summer
Food plays an important part in the migration of seabirds and songbirds.
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- Animals
A Sense of Danger
Can animals warn us if an earthquake or some other natural disaster is about to strike?
- Computing
Programming with Alice
Creating animated movies provides a fun way to learn how to program a computer.
- Fossils
Fossil Forests
The remains of ancient trees can help us better understand the effects of climate change on Earth.
- Health & Medicine
Getting Enough Sleep
Kids and teens need plenty of sleep but have trouble getting enough.
- Environment
Sounds and silence
Protecting nature's sounds and just taking the time to listen can enrich our lives.
- Genetics
Animal clones: Double trouble?
From agriculture to medicine to law, animal cloning to create genetic twins could change our lives.
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- Health & Medicine
Chew for Health
Surprise your teacher: New studies show that chewing gum might be good for you!
