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A team of researchers just dropped major truth bombs about American teens and their math game. A recently published study found US teens are the champions of hype when it comes to their own math skills. Let's dig in to…
Updated Aug 7, 2026
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Music’s impact on the brain has been studied for years now. Simply listening to music increases blood flow to the regions of our brain that involve emotions. The limbic system, where our brain processes memory and…
Updated Jul 6, 2026
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You know what makes the morning better? Coffee. You know what makes late night productivity possible? Coffee. You know what makes concrete stronger? Yep, you guessed it ... coffee!
Updated Jun 12, 2026
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The United Kingdom made some pretty big headlines recently. Yes, we all know about the coronation, but what about the confirmation? Scientists just confirmed there is indeed at least one living person in the UK who was…
Updated Jun 12, 2026
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The data collected from social media certainly has been a hot topic for a while now. Don’t forget though, social media apps on mobile phones are just one part of the ever-growing internet of things! As more and more…
Updated May 26, 2026
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Artificial intelligence often gets lumped into some scary, futuristic, dystopian sci-fi movie-plot kind of categories, but there is a lot of potential for this technology to positively impact health. In fact, multiple…
Updated May 26, 2026
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When you think about diapers, you probably think about babies, right? We do, too, but probably not in the same way as you. We’ve been talking about diapers recently, and babies using them, but those babies have been our…
Updated May 26, 2026
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During the hot days of summer, icy drinks are often on many people’s minds. This summer is also giving astronomers reason to get excited about ice as well!
Updated May 26, 2026
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Anyone who's ever played Super Mario Brothers knows consuming things can have a drastic impact on you. That rule can apply to real life, too. So, with that in mind, what impact does kiwi fruit have on your peaceful…
Updated May 26, 2026
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It may be called “common yarrow” but this plant is far from boring. In fact, yarrow has been dubbed the 2024 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association (IHA). Who’s common now!?! We’re celebrating this…
Updated May 6, 2026
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Makerspace Lets Teens Mix Up Their Summer Routine
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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Mid-September is traditionally considered the peak of hurricane season. These turbulent storms develop in the oceans, but are there any places along the world’s oceans that don’t experience hurricanes?
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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We humans are prone to a lot of experiences. Sometimes we ask questions, sometimes we learn things, sometimes we itch. All three of these experiences are at the heart of today’s science story. So, why do we itch?
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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Usually, when we hear about evolution, we think of things like Charles Darwin way back in the day studying finches and tortoises. Human evolution is often discussed in huge swaths of time and about what differentiated…
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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Which human has the biggest brain on Earth? Well, it might be you!
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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What’s the difference between an inventor and an innovator? Was Nicola Tesla an inventor or an innovator? What about computer prototyper Ada Lovelace? Was Frederick Jones, who received more than 60 patents related to…
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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This here insect is about as welcome as a rattlesnake at a square dance, partner! The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is native to China, but was first detected in the United States in Pennsylvania in 2014. By 2018, Virginians…
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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What if helping science simply means you play more video games? Talk about a win, win … and you don’t even have to move off the couch!
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for an antacid after an indulgent round of feasting, you’re in good company—the ocean is taking antacids, too! Our stomachs produce acid to digest all the food we eat. Sometimes,…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Raise your hand if you’re an early adopter. Were you the first among your friend group to have a cellphone? Did you buy one of the first electric vehicles off the assembly line? Were you streaming long before the rest…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
