Science World Spotlight
BIOLOGY
Sea Turtle Comeback
Thanks to decades of global conservation efforts, green sea turtles are no longer on the brink of extinction.
CHEMISTRY
Crunchy Candies
Freeze-dried candy is popping up everywhere. Find out how these puffed-up sweets are made.
EARTH SCIENCE
Spider in Space
A student’s winning experiment sent a jumping spider on an out-of-this-world adventure to the International Space Station.
CHEMISTRY
Turf War
Communities consider banning artificial grass over possible health risks.
GROSS OUT
Roach Milk
Read a gross science article about insects that produce nutrient-rich milk.
PHYSICS
How Do They DO That?
The physics behind some of the animal kingdom’s most spectacular moves
EARTH SCIENCE
Voyage to the Sun
A NASA spacecraft will pass closer to the sun than ever before with the hope of solving some of the star’s greatest mysteries.
BIOLOGY
Would You Rather Have Hiccups Forever or Always Be About To Sneeze?
Read each section, then decide!
EARTH SCIENCE
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold!
Fossils are being sold to the highest bidder. Scientists worry these specimens could be lost forever.
EARTH SCIENCE
Vanishing Insects
Insects are disappearing—which spells trouble for the entire planet.
BIOLOGY
Puffin Patrol
What do kids in Iceland do on summer nights? They rescue baby seabirds!
ENGINEERING
Moving Sculptures
Teens engineer an unusual contraption to take part in a mechanical artwork race.
BIOLOGY
Summer Survival Guide!
Learn about 6 summer hazards--and how to stack the odds in your favor
CHEMISTRY
Gone in a Flash?
Fireflies seem to be disappearing, and scientists are trying to shed some light on why
BIOLOGY
Ticks on the Move
Science World reporter Rene Ebersole gets up-close with ticks to find out why diseases carried by these bloodsuckers are spreading
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