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(Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025)
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Global coral die-offs signal Earth’s first climate tipping point
Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Description: The corals offer a dire warning, scientists say, and suggests that more such catastrophic points of no return could occur soon — some within a decade.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/coral-deaths-first-climate-tipping-point
Here’s how to levitate something without magic
Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Description: Levitation may seem like fantasy. But all it takes is a little physics — and sound waves, magnetism or electricity.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/levitation-physics-no-magic
Scientists Say: Exponent
Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Description: These power ful little superscripts may be simpler than you thought.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/scientists-say-exponent-definition-pronunciation
Let’s learn about lab-grown meat
Posted: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Description: Lab-grown meat may still be several years away from your local grocery. But such alternatives to farmed or free-range meats are on their way.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-lab-grown-meat
Flamingos hunt by creating their own underwater tornadoes
Posted: Monday, December 8, 2025
Description: Chilean flamingos use their beaks and feet to create underwater whirlpools that suck in prey.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/flamingos-make-whirlpools-suck-in-prey
Easy Turkey STEM Challenges
Posted: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Description: It's finally December, the elves are up to their usual mischief, presents are being wrapped, and people are looking forward to plenty of festive fun with family and friends. My Turkey STEM Challenges are great for encouraging hands-on learning...
Source: Science Experiments for Kids
URL: https://www.science-sparks.com/easy-turkey-stem-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-turkey-stem-challenges
Beware the vipers: These snakes appear to strike the fastest
Posted: Friday, December 5, 2025
Description: Other snake species, however, can also attack at amazingly fast speeds, giving stiff competition to some of the slower vipers.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/vipers-fastest-strikes-snakes
How to invent a language — like that of Avatar’s Na’vi
Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Description: Linguists can choose to follow, mix or break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting fictional ones.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/language-conlang-avatar-navi-klingon-dothraki
Rudolph’s red nose could glow through bioluminescence
Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Description: Simple chemistry could give the reindeer his iconic red snout. But physics would make it look different colors to anyone who spied Rudolph from the ground.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/rudolph-red-nose-glow-bioluminescence
Liquid from African tulip trees may protect honeybees from pests
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Description: Liquid from the African tulip tree may keep ant invaders out of hives without harming honeybees.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/liquid-from-african-tulip-trees-may-protect-honeybees-from-pests
These parachutes unfurl thanks to Japanese paper-cutting techniques
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Description: Parachutes inspired by Japanese kirigami are full of holes. When dropped, they open automatically and fall more predictably than standard parachutes.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/kirigami-parachute-design-physics
Easy Last Minute Christmas Elf Ideas
Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Description: We've all been there, the last-minute elf panic, wondering what simple but exciting mischief the Elf on the Shelf can get up to. This year, Science Sparks makes elf antics easy with 24 easy science-based elf ideas and a sprinkle of...
Source: Science Experiments for Kids
URL: https://www.science-sparks.com/easy-science-elf-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-science-elf-ideas
Student Spotlight: Eleanor
Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025
Description: Online coding academy for kids and teens ages 8-18. Enroll to learn real-world programming languages like Python, Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and more! Eleanor may be only nine, but she already brings a remarkable mix of focus, curiosity, and...
Source: CodeWizardsHQ
URL: https://www.codewizardshq.com/student-spotlight-eleanor/
Scientists created human egg cells from skin cells
Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025
Description: The technique could someday help people without reproductive cells of their own have children. But much more research is needed.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/human-eggs-from-skin-cells
Scientists Say: Van Allen belts
Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025
Description: Astronomers have detected these radiation belts around Earth and beyond. Jupiter’s belt is thousands of times as intense as Earth’s.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/scientists-say-van-allen-belts-definition-pronunciation
Elf Basketball STEM Challenge
Posted: Friday, November 28, 2025
Description: This fun elf-themed basketball STEM challenge is a great hands-on science activity for learning about transfer of energy. The idea is to build a lolly stick catapult and a basketball net for an elf! You could set this up as a ready made activity...
Source: Science Experiments for Kids
URL: https://www.science-sparks.com/elf-basketball-stem-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elf-basketball-stem-challenge
Award-winning micro-photos depict stunning details of nature
Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Description: From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, the 2025 Nikon Small World contest showcased the artistry of life as seen through a microscope.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/award-winning-nikon-science-photos-2025
Easy Thanksgiving STEM Challenges
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Description: Keep the kids busy over Thanksgiving with these easy STEM Challenges. Turkey Tower Use toothpicks and marshmallows to build a tower tall enough to hold a small turkey toy. If you don't have toothpicks, spaghetti is a fun alternative. Shapes are...
Source: Science Experiments for Kids
URL: https://www.science-sparks.com/easy-thanksgiving-stem-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-thanksgiving-stem-challenges
Let’s learn about autumn leaves
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Description: Here’s why some trees put on a colorful grand finale before losing their leaves for the winter.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-autumn-leaves
Why are skis so long?
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Description: Let’s strap skis to an action figure to see how long sticks of wood help people glide gracefully over snow.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/why-skis-long-glide-snow
Scientists Say: Blue whirl
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
Description: Four types of smaller flames create the perfect firestorm of elegantly efficient combustion.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/scientists-say-blue-whirl-definition-pronunciation
Ants are the secret ingredient to this tasty yogurt
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
Description: The traditional yogurt-making technique was once popular in parts of Europe and Asia. But don’t try this at home!
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/ants-bacteria-yogurt-ingredient
What to Say Instead of Follow-Along Art Instructions
Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Description: You’ve heard that kids need follow-along instructions to make art. Let’s say you’re drawing a rainbow. First, red at the top. Then add orange. Now yellow… This format feels helpful. It’s structured. Safe. But...
Source: TinkerLab
URL: https://tinkerlab.com/what-to-say-instead-of-follow-along-art-instructions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-say-instead-of-follow-along-art-instructions
Scientists shrink 3-D printing so it can work inside cells
Posted: Friday, November 21, 2025
Description: The new tech created barcodes, micro-lasers and a tiny elephant — all in living cells.
Source: Science News Explores
URL: https://www.snexplores.org/article/3-d-printing-inside-living-cells
Black Friday STEM Toy Deals 2025
Posted: Friday, November 21, 2025
Description: It’s that time of year again! Black Friday will look different this year, as most retailers are starting STEM toy deals earlier. Black Friday will have highly anticipated deals with deep discounts on our favorite STEM toys. For Black Friday,...
Source: STEM Education Guide
URL: https://stemeducationguide.com/black-friday-stem-toy-deals/
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(Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025)
Introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to children from ages 6 to 17 is crucial for building a strong foundation that paves the way for lifelong success.
For you parents and legal guardians, encouraging curiosity in these STEM concepts helps your children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity—essential tools for navigating an increasingly tech-driven world.
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