When you walk a lot, your brain stays stronger for longer. Even taking 3,000 steps can help your brain work better. Walking 5,000 steps is even better for keeping your mind sharp. It's like giving yo…
Some grown-ups used special powder when they were little. Now, many people who used it are very sick. They think the soft powder made them sick with cancer. A big company might have known it was not …
Super sports stars are very strong and fast. But even they can only do so much. Their bodies can only burn so many snacks' worth of energy. Scientists found a special limit for super athletes' bodies.
Many years ago, people slept two times every single night. They would wake up in the middle for a short while. Bright lights at night made us want to sleep all at once. It's okay to wake up sometimes…
Metal is made of tiny parts that have secret patterns. These patterns stay hidden even when the metal is made. Knowing these designs helps make metal super strong. Scientists can now build amazing ne…
Some special mushrooms are growing a lot in the woods this year. These mushrooms can make trees sick and even cause them to fall down. The weather has been very warm and wet, which helps them grow fa…
Scientists found a secret signal inside your brain. It helps them understand when bodies move in wobbly ways. This secret signal can help doctors make you feel better. It's like listening to a specia…
Some clever monkeys can change their minds when shown something new. They used to think only people could think so well. The monkeys looked at clues and picked a different box. This means monkeys are…
A special spider that was hiding is now found! We haven't seen this tiny creature for forty whole years. Parks with the right plants help these small animals stay safe. Finding this little spider aga…
Big whales called bowheads live for a super, super long time. They are really good at fixing boo-boos inside their bodies. This might help people stay healthy and play for many years. Learning from t…
Some worms grow two heads, which is super weird! If you chop them, they grow new body parts easily. These special worms sometimes made babies with heads and tails flipped. It's like magic how their b…
Drinking only water for a long time is not a cancer cure. Your body cleans itself, food does not 'detox' it. Eating very little can make sick people feel worse. Doctors must help you get better from …
Boys might need to play more to keep their hearts healthy. Girls can get super strong hearts with less playtime. This is a new idea for helping everyone's heart feel good. Let's all find fun ways to …
Plastic in the ocean breaks into tiny, tiny pieces. These small bits stick to ocean snow and sink down. It's like a slow elevator taking trash to the deep. We are learning how this ocean trash slowly…
Some bats in America can glow a spooky green color. Scientists found that many kinds of bats have this glowing power. Their wings and legs are the parts that shine brightly. Grown-up scientists are s…
Sometimes, the big full moon might make sleep a little bit harder. The bright moonlight can trick your body into staying awake longer. You might not sleep as much when the moon is super bright. But t…
