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Let’s learn about wetlands

One spooky episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender features a mysterious, magical swamp. After the swamp lures our heroes into its trees, they get attacked by vines and separated. Wandering…

Don’t trust AI for help with citations, science-fair judges warn

Jenna DeLuca felt confused and frustrated. It was spring 2025, and she had just DQ’d — disqualified — another student science-fair project. It was for the same reason as several…

Scientists Say: Boolean

Boolean (adjective or noun, “BOO-lee-en”) The word “Boolean” can be an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, this word describes a decision with only two possible answers, such as…

Brain scans offer clues to why math is harder for some kids

Some kids struggle with math more than others. Now, scientists have pinpointed some thinking processes and brain regions that might explain why. In a new study, kids were given simple…