Where was the world’s first zoo?
Where was the world’s first zoo? Interior view of Polito’s Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand, Westminster, London, 1812. Heritage Images/Hulton Archives...
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Could people breathe the air on Mars?
An artist’s concept of an astronaut walking on Mars. But what would happen if the astronaut weren’t wearing a space...
What does an octopus eat? For a creature with a brain in each arm, whatever’s within reach
Don’t call them tentacles: An octopus has eight arms. TheSP4N1SH/iStock via Getty Images Plus Erin Spencer, Florida International University and...
What do tornadoes look like on the inside?
What do tornadoes look like on the inside? A tornado in Turkey, Texas. Jana Houser, CC BY-ND Jana Houser, Ohio University...
Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth?
Is it possible to heal the damage we have already done to the Earth? The Earth viewed from the Apollo 8...
Tips for Gardening with Kids
Tips for Gardening with Kids. After months of cool weather, the first hint of spring will likely have the whole...
Who invented video games?
For almost as long as there have been computers, there have been video games. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Noah Wardrip-Fruin,...
Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark?
The same thing that makes their eyes glow helps cats see better in dim light. Cletus Waldman/EyeEm via Getty Images...
Why your kid won’t put down the smartphone – it’s not your fault
It’s important to know how technology affects the human brain. John M Lund Photography Inc/Stone via Getty Images Meghan...
Why do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together in the sky?
Murmurations can have as many as 750,000 birds flying in unison. mikedabell/iStock via Getty Images Tom Langen, Clarkson University Why...
Deer have antlers, walruses have tusks – here’s why so few birds have weapons of their own
Deer have antlers, walruses have tusks – here’s why so few birds have weapons of their own There’s plenty of aggression...
What’s insider trading and why it’s a big problem
Gordon Gekko of ‘Wall Street’ may be the fictional face of insider trading. Ilona Gaynor/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Alexander Kurov, West...
Helping kids develop confidence and become more resilient
Helping kids develop confidence and become more resilient Helping kids develop confidence and become more resilient https://ardelles.com/product/ap-its-a-good-day-organic-kids-crewneck-t-shirt/ While the past...
Why do we bleed?
Why do we bleed? A hematologist explains how the body prevents blood loss after injury The body starts plugging up wounds...
What is earwax?
Step away from the cotton swabs! Crazytang/iStock via Getty Images Plus Henry Ou, University of Washington What is earwax? Curious Kids...
How many bones do penguins have?
How many bones do penguins have? Specialized anatomy means flightless penguins are master swimmers. Christopher Michel , CC BY-SA Julie...
What is 5G? An electrical engineer explains
Telecommunications companies around the world are expanding their next-generation, or 5G, networks. Guo Shining/VCG via Getty Images Prasenjit Mitra,...
Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
Lava flows from a fissure in the aftermath of eruptions from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, May 22,...
How common is the ‘Common Era?’ How A.D. and C.E. took over counting years
How common is the ‘Common Era?’ How A.D. and C.E. took over counting years How common is the ‘Common Era?’ How...
Why is my poop brown?
Why is my poop brown? Brown poop can indicate good health. Vitalii Barida/iStock via Getty Images Plus Hannibal Person, University of...
What to Expect in Travel in 2022
What to Expect in Travel in 2022 What to Expect in Travel in 2022 After a couple abnormal years, many...
Why are barns painted red?
Why are barns painted red? A dairy barn in Waitsfield, Vermont, built circa 1890. Thomas Visser, CC BY-ND Thomas Durant...
What if your cute little angel starts to say dirty little words?
What if your cute little angel starts to say dirty little words? Are the Minion toys using the F-word? Bro. Jeffrey...
What causes ADHD and can it be cured?
What causes ADHD and can it be cured? What causes ADHD and can it be cured? On average, two students in every...
How to nurture creativity in your kids
How to nurture creativity in your kids How to nurture creativity in your kids Creativity has many academic, professional and personal...
From cowboys to commandos: Connecting sexual and gun violence with media archetypes
From cowboys to commandos: Connecting sexual and gun violence with media archetypes Stars of TV Westerns embodied a Cowboy Code. ABC...
