Long ago, Earth was covered in ice like a giant snowball planet. Scientists thought it stayed frozen for a very, very long time, no fun! But new rocks show it sometimes got a little bit warmer for a …
When your brain is super sharp, you can get more done. It's like finding an extra 40 minutes to play or learn. Some days we feel fast, and other days we feel slow. Your brain can help you finish your…
Imagine life starting as a sticky slime on a rock. This gooey stuff was here long before tiny cells popped up. The slime kept little building blocks for life safe and sound. It was a super sticky coz…
Imagine ice acting like warm soup bubbling in a pot. Scientists found funny shapes way down in Greenland's ice. This ice is still hard, just moving in a new way. Knowing this helps us guess what happ…
A very smart man who watched stars got hurt at his house. Policemen think they caught the person who did this sad thing. He lived far from Los Angeles and loved looking at the night sky. Everyone wil…
Imagine a tiny glass square holding many books inside. Lasers make special marks on the glass to save stories. Your important stories could stay safe for a very long time. This cool glass can keep me…
A super cool dinosaur with a funny head crest was found. It's called 'wonderful spine lizard' because it's so neat. This dinosaur lived very far from the ocean long ago. It might have liked swimming …
Tiny bits in dirty air can get into our bodies and brains. A new study found that breathing dirty air can make brain problems worse. These tiny bits might hurt our brains in a special way. We are lea…
Someone found really old pictures on rocks in Egypt. These pictures are like a storybook from long ago. They show animals and cool symbols made by people. It is like looking inside a giant art museum…
Reading books and learning new things keeps your brain strong. Playing games and drawing pictures helps your mind grow bigger. Libraries are like treasure chests for your amazing brain. Doing smart a…
A cool Mars robot drove itself for two whole days. Smart computer helpers picked the best path to avoid bumpy spots. This helps us learn more about the red planet faster. Future space cars will drive…
Scientists found five secret ways people like to sleep. The way you sleep tells us about your health. Some sleepy types like to take more risks. Knowing your sleep helps doctors help you better.
Cool lasers shot light into Charlie Darwin's old jars. These special jars held amazing animal treasures for a long time. The light showed us what's inside without even opening the glass. Now scientis…
Bonobos are like kids and can pretend things are real. Scientists found they can imagine where pretend toys might be. One clever bonobo named Kanzi understood when juice was pretend. This means apes …
When a stroke happens, one arm can get very weak. We found that practicing with the other arm helps a lot. This new way makes everyday things much easier to do. Making the good arm stronger helps peo…
Helping your grandpa and grandma can make their smart brains even better. Grandparents who play with you do really well on thinking games. It doesn't matter if they help a lot or just a little. Being…
