Science World Spotlight
BIOLOGY
The Fallout From Chernobyl
Forty years ago, a nuclear accident forced people to abandon an area of Eastern Europe. What’s happened to the animals and plants left behind?
DATA ANALYSIS
Renewable Energy Revolution
Thanks to a boom in solar and wind power, the world is getting more electricity from clean energy sources than ever before.
EARTH SCIENCE
Snapshot of the Universe
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is taking stunning pictures of space to help expose the mysteries of the cosmos.
BIOLOGY
Gardening for Good
Teen gardener Te’Lario Watkins II is passionate about making healthy, fresh produce accessible to all.
COOL STEM JOBS
Lanternfly Detective
Erin McHale studies how bats can help stop a pesky invader: the spotted lanternfly.
STEM & SOCIETY
How Pirates Hijacked the Metric System
The U.S. has never adopted the metric system. A kidnapped scientist and lost mathematical treasure could help explain why.
CHEMISTRY
Get to Know Your Peeps
The chemistry behind these sticky marshmallow treats is seriously sweet!
COOL STEM JOBS
Underwater Volcano Scientist
Jacqueline Caplan-Auerbach uses sound to study rumbling volcanoes on the seafloor.
PHYSICS
Beatbox Breakdown
Scientists get an inside look at how beatboxers produce mind-blowing sounds using only their mouths.
EARTH SCIENCE
Digging Into Minecraft
How do the rocks and minerals of Minecraft stack up to their real-life counterparts?
EARTH SCIENCE
How Recycling Works
Check out the inner workings of a recycling facility to see how reusable materials get sorted.
EARTH SCIENCE
The Environmental Cost of AI
Use of artificial intelligence is growing—and so is the demand for energy to power this new technology.
BIOLOGY
Hello My Name Is Arnold the Carrot
Scientists find adorable ways to make “ugly” fruits and vegetables more appealing to shoppers.
EARTH SCIENCE
Numbers in the News: Earth Day
Earth Day takes place every April 22. Learn more about the planet we call home—and why it needs protecting.
EARTH SCIENCE
Students Pass Policy for Greener Schools
Read a short science news article about a student-led climate resolution.
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