A puzzling object was pulled from the sea in 1901. Scientists have been trying to unlock its secrets ever since.

Scientists rush to collect samples of ice that contain clues about our planet’s past—before they disappear.
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Read each section, then decide!
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Which element smells rotten, ensures snack foods stay tasty, and spews from volcanoes in space? Follow these five clues to find out.
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Tim Gay tackles the science behind America’s most popular sport.
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Read a gross science article about an unconventional way to remove dead skin.

Constructing Explanations: Analyze a photo of an intriguing natural phenomenon.

Read a short science news article with a diagram about dominoes.
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Read a short science news article about microbes found in microwaves.
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Read a short science news article about a new proposed definition for planets.
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Read a short science news article with a graph about elephants.
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Read a short science news article about rediscovering bird species.
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Read a short science news article with a graph about long-lived species.
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This December, the world’s fastest hedgehog returned to theaters in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Check out some facts about real-life hedgehogs.
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