Most dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago. It is likely that an asteroid hit Earth, destroying many types of creatures. Before this, dinosaurs lived for 165 million years on Earth. We know this because of scientists called paleontologists who study the past through fossil records. Fossil records gained popularity with Mary Anning’s work. Scientists …
Our teeth have important jobs. They help us to eat our food, which is the first step in digestion. They also help us to form words when we speak. So it is very important to keep our teeth healthy by brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. But sometimes, even with brushing, our teeth can become damaged, …
Sitting between the countries of Jordan and Israel is a body of water called the Dead Sea. Hearing this name may make you think it is an ocean. However, the Dead Sea is a unique body of water called a salt lake. Other salt lakes you may be familiar with include the Great Salt Lake …
Table of Contents Why do plant cells have mitochondria? All living things in the world are made up of units called cells. Our cells can work together to make big things happen. For example, in humans, cells can team up and become organs, like your heart or your brain. The same is true for plants. …
Table of Contents What is a monkey’s favorite dance move? The banana split! What makes you laugh? It could be a friend making a funny face at you or a joke you hear on your favorite show. Laughing can happen when we find something funny, but it can also happen when we are feeling …
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Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites sound pretty scary. These are the main categories of microbes, or tiny organisms. Some microbes have a bad reputation, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that started the COVID-19 pandemic. But did you know that microbes are not all bad? Some of them are even helpful to our bodies! Table of Contents …
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What do you think of when you hear the word “chemistry?” You might think of a mad scientist pouring liquid into a flask and causing an eruption of foam in multiple colors! If you are watching TV or a movie, chemistry is often shown in this way. It can be fun, explosive, and unpredictable! However, …
Have you ever forgotten to add an ingredient when you’re baking cookies or a cake? Some ingredients are more important than others, but they all have special jobs in making your dessert taste yummy. Baking is an everyday process that depends on chemistry and physics to work. Let’s break down some common ingredients and chemical …
The Karner blue butterfly is one of many organisms that are endangered. Let’s learn about the Karner blue and how it can teach us to support our local endangered species! Table of Contents What is the Karner blue butterfly? In 1861, the Karner blue butterfly was discovered in Karner, New York. At just one inch …
Table of Contents Why do viruses infect people? Viruses like COVID-19 are obligate pathogens. That means they depend on hosts to survive. Specifically, they need to infect host cells. Cells are the building blocks that make up the body. Viruses can find ways to get into those cells and use them as factories to make …
How Does The Body Fight Viruses?
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