Scientists have discovered what could be the oldest remnants of life on Earth. These tiny "microfossils" might be as old as 3.77 to 4.28 billion years. If so, the rock samples, found in Canada, could be older the current oldest fossils, which were found…
British signer Adele collected the three biggest awards of the night at the 2017 Grammy Awards, including record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year. In doing so, she became the first person to twice sweep…
One of the best ways to get writing ideas is to reimagine something that already exists. Writer Nikki Grimes has done just that with her new book. Called One Last Word, this book uses lines by poets writing during the…
The US Surgeon General blames smoking for 12 types of cancer. These include lung, esophagus, and stomach cancers, as well as cancers of the mouth and throat. A new report from the American Cancer Society says that smoking leads to 3…
Never count out quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons found that out first hand in Super Bowl LI. New England at one point trailed by 25 points, but Brady led a stunning comeback and the…
A frog can grab its prey at an incredible speed. But how is this possible? Scientists have discovered it is due to their specialized tongues. Their saliva is neither a liquid or a solid. One researcher compared the consistency to a mixture of cornstarch…
Each year, the Newberry Award is given to one children’s book in the United States. It is the nation’s highest award for children’s literature. This year’s winner is The Girl Who Drank the Moon. It was written by Kelly Barnhill. It tells…
The sky lit up with stars as Lady Gaga performed during Super Bowl LI’s halftime show. But these stars were created by a group of 300 drones. The drones are part of Intel’s Shooting Star squad. They worked together to make…
Every year on February 2, crowds gather around the burrow of a groundhog. Loud music blares, people cheer, and eventually, the sleepy groundhog noses his way out of his burrow. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will…
Namibia’s dry grasslands are dotted with round, grassless patches known as “fairy circles.” These circles are spaced out across the ground in a honeycomb pattern. For years, scientists have struggled to discover what causes them. Some scientists think the circles…