Science World Spotlight
BIOLOGY
Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants hits theaters on December 19. Let’s dive down to the underwater city of Bikini Bottom to learn about the real science behind some of the show’s colorful characters.
CHEMISTRY
Marshmallow Madness!
Explore the science behind one of winter’s coziest treats.
BIOLOGY
The Race to Save Lives
One hundred years ago, a deadly infection swept through the town of Nome, Alaska. People’s only chance for survival? Medicine delivered by teams of sled dogs.
PHYSICS
Drive-Through Light Show
During the holiday season, people are enjoying spectacular light displays from the comfort of their cars.
GROSS OUT
Turning Sewage Into Perfume?
Read a gross science article about extracting scents from clumps of fat in sewers.
CHEMISTRY
Festive Glass
How artists craft holiday decorations out of glittering glass
PHYSICS
Biking on Snow?
A wild sport that combines mountain biking and skiing is gaining popularity in the United States.
ENGINEERING
Home Sweet Home
How to build a festive gingerbread house that will last the entire holiday season
CHEMISTRY
Stunning Snowflakes
Read a short science news article with a graph about snowflakes.
ENGINEERING
Ornament Protectors
Two brothers turned a school project into a booming holiday business.
ENGINEERING
The Ancient Device That Stumped Scientists for a Century
A puzzling object was pulled from the sea in 1901. Scientists have been trying to unlock its secrets ever since.
PHYSICS
Football Physicist
Tim Gay tackles the science behind America’s most popular sport.
EARTH SCIENCE
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
Fossils are being sold to the highest bidder. Scientists worry these specimens could be lost forever.
ENGINEERING
Swept Away by Syrup!
More than a century ago, a massive wave of molasses destroyed part of Boston, Massachusetts.
BIOLOGY
Return of the Wolf
Nearly 80 years ago, people drove gray wolves to extinction in Colorado. Can a new population coexist with residents to make a successful comeback?
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