A bacterium that enjoys eating urban waste is the latest hero discovered in the fight against pollution. This bacterium was found in the US in an area where factories producing certain chemicals known to cause cancer were located. When scientists examined the soil, they were surprised to find that it…
Science and Children
Instilling in children the importance of science and research and teaching them to think scientifically.
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The First Frog Fossil Found in Antarctica
Paleontologists discovered fragments of a 40‑million‑year‑old hip bone and skull belonging to a frog on Seymour Island in Antarctica. The shape of the bones revealed that the frog belonged to the Calyptocephalellidae family, which is known from South America. Today, members of this family live in the humid and warm…
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The Genetic Code of Mammoths is Solved: Is Jurassic Park Becoming Reality?
Science for Kids A recent success by geneticists shows that this may no longer be an impossible dream, but could at least become feasible. Fossils, or more accurately, ancient DNA, have been seen as a way to access extinct animals, plants, and even humans. However, although small DNA fragments have…
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The Real King Kong
AnthropologyA giant ape that went extinct 200,000 years ago resurfaced late last year. It was featured in a documentary about its own life and as a mechanical model, like the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park! Russell Ciochon, an anthropologist at the University of Iowa (USA), who filmed the documentary, studied the…
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Millions of Years Old Spider Webs
In this article, you will read news about research conducted on spider webs that are millions of years old. Have you ever touched a spider web? If you have, you know that, despite being somewhat sticky, it can easily crumble. That being the case, you might find it hard to…
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A Glittering Mineral: Diamond
Diamonds are one of the most valuable minerals in nature. The main reason they are so valuable is their scarcity. Another characteristic of diamonds is that they are the hardest mineral. So much so that diamonds can be used to cut glass and marble, drill through walls, and even break…
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What Happens When Oil Spills into the Sea?
Deepwater Horizon oil spill 20 Nisan 2010’da, Meksika Körfezi’ndeki bir petrol platformunda yeni bir petrol kuyusu açıldı. Kısa bir süre sonra kuyudan ham petrol ve doğal gaz akmaya başladı. Deniz yüzeyine sızan petrol ve doğal gaz tutuşarak büyük bir patlamaya neden oldu. As a result of the explosion, the collapsed…
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Fashion History for Kids: The Story of Hats
It was a very long time ago. People still lived in caves. They needed clothes to protect themselves from the cold or heat. Of course, back then, there weren’t all kinds of fabrics like there are today. They made clothes and hats for themselves from the skins or hides of…
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Why Is Gold So Valuable? Scientific Facts for Kids
A rare mineral found in nature… A metal that can conduct heat and electricity… Also a mineral… Shiny, eye-catching… Sometimes a piece of jewelry, sometimes an ornament… A symbol of wealth and power!.. In ancient times, people realized that gold was a rare and valuable substance and began to use…
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Albatrosses Live in the Antarctic Region
Albatrosses are seabirds that live in regions close to the poles. They are known for their ability to fly very long distances. However, there are many unknown aspects about the life of these birds. For example, how do they feed? How much of their time do they spend at sea?…