STEM

Can you believe that the first tennis balls didn't bounce? Or that the world's first basketball hoop was a peach crate? Get ready to learn the amazing stories behind inventions you use every… Read More →

Until the mid-1990s, scientists only guessed that the universe held exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. But using advanced physics and powerful telescopes, scientists have since… Read More →

A plant's environment helps it grow. Weather, soil, and animals are important to a plant's survival. But do you know what happens to a plant when the seasons change? Or how earthworms help a… Read More →

Roots help keep plants alive. They take in water and minerals. But do you know how much of a plant is made up of its roots? Or whether roots always grow down? Let's experiment to find out!… Read More →

Plants have roots, stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers. Each part of a plant does a special job. But do you know what a stem does? Or how different seeds travel away from their parent… Read More →

Sunlight helps a plant make its own food using photosynthesis. But do you know what happens to a plant when there is no sunlight? Or what part of a plant makes food? Let's experiment to find… Read More →

A plant can form fruit and seeds when it is pollinated. Animals and wind help spread pollen from one plant to another. But do you know how insects pick up pollen from flowers? Or how each… Read More →

Sunlight, air, water, and minerals help keep plants alive. But do you know how much water is needed for a seed to sprout? Or what a plant will do to find the light it needs? Let's experiment… Read More →

Desde la Gran Mancha Roja hasta sus famosas lunas, el planeta más grande de nuestro sistema solar, Júpiter, es una verdadera maravilla. ¡Descubre más sobre este gigante de gas y compáralo con Read More →

Un cielo lleno de aire, océanos compuestos por agua y la presencia de vida son algunas de las cosas que diferencian a la Tierra de los demás planetas. Aprende qué otros aspectos hacen que la… Read More →

Después de la Tierra, Marte es el planeta más explorado de nuestro sistema solar. Vehículos exploradores recorren su superficie para encontrar respuestas a las preguntas de los científicos.… Read More →

Embárcate en un viaje para llegar lo más cerca del Sol que nunca hayas estado. Los lectores descubrirán más sobre Mercurio, el planeta más pequeño de nuestro sistema solar, y lo podrán… Read More →

¿Sabías que Neptuno es el planeta más ventoso del sistema solar? Descubre más sobre Neptuno en esta interesante mirada al planeta más alejado del Sol. Accede a un modelo descargable para… Read More →

Aprende sobre la red de anillos vasta y bella de Saturno, y aprecia de qué manera es similar o diferente a los otros planetas. Accede a un modelo descargable para impresora 3D de la NASA a… Read More →

Este planeta frío y gigante puede estar alejado, pero los científicos saben mucho sobre él y se esfuerzan por descubrir aún más. Aprende todo sobre Urano y qué lo hace un planeta tan… Read More →

Observa cómo se compara Venus con todos los planetas cercanos. Datos interesantes e información científica ayudarán a los pequeños lectores a explorar el planeta más caliente de nuestro… Read More →

The science of bionics helps extend and save lives. Explore how people get inspired by animals and plants to improve human lives. Then learn about the technology used in modern bionics and its future. Read More →

Cryobiology helps treat cancer, breed animals, and preserve living tissue for surgery. See how studying the coldest places on Earth has led to amazing technological discoveries. Then explore… Read More →

Drones are commonly used by the military, scientists, and more. Discover the beginning of drones, how and why people use drones today, and where the future of drones could be headed. Read More →

A sky full of air, oceans made of water, and the presence of life are some of the things that set Earth apart from other planets. Learn what else makes Earth unique among the planets in our… Read More →

Forensic science helps to determine the cause of somebody's death and to catch people who have committed a crime. Learn about the history of forensics, the latest tools and techniques… Read More →

From the Great Red Spot to its famous moons, the biggest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, is truly a marvel. Find out more about this gas giant and see how it compares to other planets in Read More →

After Earth, Mars is the most explored planet in our solar system. Rovers travel across its surface to find out answers to scientists' questions. What is Mars like? Did it ever have life?… Read More →