Science World Spotlight
BIOLOGY
Bats on the Run
Scientists put vampire bats on treadmills to learn how the animals get energy from the only thing they eat—blood!
PHYSICS
Gear Up for Ghost Hunting
Interested in investigating the paranormal? Your local library may have the high-tech tools you need to study the unexplained.
EARTH SCIENCE
The Dark Universe
There’s more to our universe than meets the eye.
CHEMISTRY
Name That Element!
Which element helps capture never-before-seen images of the universe, is the best for blasting music, and keeps people safe on the road? Follow these five clues to find out. Then turn the page to show what you know about the periodic table.
COOL STEM JOBS
Human Figure Sculptor
Artist Jethro Crabb uses his knowledge of human anatomy to create stunningly realistic figures.
PHYSICS
Speed Racers
Young drivers craft homemade cars to compete in a downhill race—powered only by physics.
ENGINEERING
Rise of the Machines
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of daily life—in ways you might not even realize. How will this growing technology impact our future?
EARTH SCIENCE
Goodbye, Glitter?
Why using less of this sparkly stuff could help the environment
CHEMISTRY
Did Kids Save Astronauts' Lives?
Students launch an investigation to find out what happens to a lifesaving medicine when it travels into space.
BIOLOGY
The Gift of Sound
An experimental treatment allows an 11-year-old boy to hear for the first time.
CHEMISTRY
Spidey Superpower
The silk spiders make is one of nature’s coolest inventions.
BIOLOGY
Killer Plants
Some plants have a taste for flesh, making meals out of insects and other prey.
BIOLOGY
The Butterfly Brigade
A town in Mexico is working to save a cultural symbol—the monarch butterfly.
CHEMISTRY
Mummies Unwrapped!
Discover surprising secrets about mummies.
CHEMISTRY
The Spooky History of Makeup
Throughout history, people poisoned their bodies in the name of beauty. Is this still the case today?
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