Tiny bits in dirty air can get into our bodies and brains. A new study found that breathing dirty air can make brain problems worse. These tiny bits might hurt our brains in a special way. We are lea…
Someone found really old pictures on rocks in Egypt. These pictures are like a storybook from long ago. They show animals and cool symbols made by people. It is like looking inside a giant art museum…
Reading books and learning new things keeps your brain strong. Playing games and drawing pictures helps your mind grow bigger. Libraries are like treasure chests for your amazing brain. Doing smart a…
A cool Mars robot drove itself for two whole days. Smart computer helpers picked the best path to avoid bumpy spots. This helps us learn more about the red planet faster. Future space cars will drive…
Scientists found five secret ways people like to sleep. The way you sleep tells us about your health. Some sleepy types like to take more risks. Knowing your sleep helps doctors help you better.
Cool lasers shot light into Charlie Darwin's old jars. These special jars held amazing animal treasures for a long time. The light showed us what's inside without even opening the glass. Now scientis…
Bonobos are like kids and can pretend things are real. Scientists found they can imagine where pretend toys might be. One clever bonobo named Kanzi understood when juice was pretend. This means apes …
When a stroke happens, one arm can get very weak. We found that practicing with the other arm helps a lot. This new way makes everyday things much easier to do. Making the good arm stronger helps peo…
Helping your grandpa and grandma can make their smart brains even better. Grandparents who play with you do really well on thinking games. It doesn't matter if they help a lot or just a little. Being…
An old fossil from long ago teaches us about our ears. This ancient animal could hear many sounds, just like us. Scientists made a 3D picture to see how its ear bones wiggled. It shows how our hearin…
When you don't sleep enough, your brain cells can get a little hurt. A special covering on brain cells that helps them talk gets weaker. This makes your brain think and move a bit slower when tired. …
Computers with smart brains help doctors find tiny boo-boos early. These smart computers look at special pictures to find problems. More boo-boos are found when they are small and easy to fix. This m…
Some special shots to help you lose weight can make your tummy hurt really badly. It's like a tummy ache that's super, super painful and makes you feel sick. Doctors are telling everyone to be carefu…
Big old boats were sunk in the water to make a new island. This special island will be a safe place for birds to rest and play. Birds that are rare will love their new home away from the water. It's …
Eating meat could help some grown-ups live to be one hundred years old. But there are special reasons why this might be true for some people. Older people need different foods than younger kids do, y…
There's a vitamin that helps your belly move food along. Scientists discovered this vitamin is like a signal for your poop. Eating foods with this vitamin might make your tummy feel better. It’s like…