Seal scientists
Climate scientists concerned about global warming keep a close eye on Antarctica. There, some of the ice shelves that…
Category: For Kids
Walking on Water
Almost anyone can tell the difference between a liquid and a solid. A liquid flows. A solid stays put. You…
The smell of old people
When most people talk about “old people smell,” they’re complaining about something unpleasant. But in a new study, scientists report…
Candy on the brain
The next time you find yourself craving a sweet, irresistible piece of candy in someone else’s hands, remember this: You…
Worlds beyond the solar system
Once upon a time — about 20 years ago — kids in school learned about nine planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth,…
Costs of missing sleep
Not all fruit flies are born equal. Some can skip 12 hours of sleep without missing a beat; others need…
No frostbite for dogs
When playful pups skid across an icy pond or romp in a snowdrift, their paws plunge into frosty places. If…
Electronic skin
James Bond and his enemies would be interested in the goings-on at the laboratory of John Rogers. So would…
Self-cleaning clothes
Cleaning clothes usually requires soap and water to remove stains and smells, and a tumble in the dryer or an…
Searching for underground water, from the sky
Keeping track of water makes for tricky science. It drains through soil, slips through cracks in rocks and refills underwater…