What is it about penguins that makes them so adorable and so popular? Is it their dapper tuxedo coloring, their upright stance, or their amusing waddle? Whatever the reason, here’s the best of what the Web has to offer penguin …[Continue]
Optical Illusions
“Seeing is believing.” “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But sometimes our eyes deceive us, and what we see is only what our brain expects to see. Optical illusions are amusing, but they also teach us a lot about …[Continue]
Snow
Snow (in just the right amounts, at just the right time) is loved by all. But what exactly is the fluffy cold stuff, and how is made? Today’s winter tour examines the subject of snow through the eyes of scientists, …[Continue]
Rainforests
Rainforests are defined and created by rainfall: more than eighty inches per year. Tropical rainforests are located near the equator, a majority of them in Latin America. Temperate rainforests are found in coastal areas, such as the 1,200 miles of …[Continue]
Science of Colors
To understand the science of colors, we must first know something about the nature of light. Light is an energy source that behaves like a wave. The distance between the each wave is called the wavelength. Light of different wavelengths …[Continue]
Sea Otters
Unlike whales and sea lions that rely on a layer of blubber to keep them warm in the icy North Pacific Ocean, the sea otter is protected by its thick fur. While we humans have between 20,000 to 100,000 hairs …[Continue]
Glaciers
A glacier is a large flowing ice mass. Some glaciers move at a snail’s pace, just a few inches a day, while others advance more than a hundred feet a day. Glaciers are formed as large amounts of snow accumulate …[Continue]
Rocks and Minerals
Encouraged by one of my girlfriends, my son began collecting rocks and minerals three years ago. Last week I allowed his collection to spill out of his room and into the living room. Claiming equal sibling rights, now my daughter …[Continue]
Dinosaurs
Although they certainly never went out of fashion, dinosaurs are enjoying a resurgence in popularity because of the recent release of Disney’s animated Dinosaur movie. If all the related dinosaur hoopla is spurring a dino interest in your household, here …[Continue]
Space Mysteries
In honor of Space Day 2000 (May 4), today’s topic explores the mysteries of space. In addition to today’s site explorations, children eight through twelve are invited to join John Glenn, Sally Ride and other space visionaries at the live …[Continue]
