Does outer space end – or go on forever?
Astronomers know a lot about what’s in outer space – and think it’s possible it never ends.
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Lead exposure during childhood may influence adult personality, and not for the better
Early exposure to lead pollution may lead to less mature personality traits as an adult.
Your brain thinks – but how?
Where we would be without our brains? But think about it. How do they work?
Why are kids today less patriotic?
A teen asks why so many young people don’t stand for the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem. The data shows that young Americans today do view the U.S. more negatively than older generations.
This course teaches how to judge a book by its cover ‑ and its pages, print and other elements of its design
Books are one of the oldest forms of communication ‘technology,’ a scholar writes, and understanding how they’ve evolved over time provides insights into their role in society.
How much energy can people create at one time without losing control?
Scientists are working on ways to make lots of energy by converting matter into energy. The trick is keeping the process under control. One possibility is nuclear fusion – the Sun’s power source.
Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
Children are always brimming with curiosity about things that most adults take for granted.
Did bees live in the time of dinosaurs?
How do we know that bees were around when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth? The main evidence comes from fossils – the mineralized remains of long-dead organisms.
Why do humans have bones instead of cartilage like sharks?
Hard and strong, or bendy and flexible? A cartilaginous skeleton provides advantages in the ocean, but wouldn’t stand up to life on land.
Why is the sky blue?
The answer has to do with molecules.
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