On Sunday, November 4 at 2 a.m, clocks in U.S were set back by an hour as Daylight Savings came to an end. What is DST? Who first proposed the idea? Is it practiced around the world? Let's take a look in this video. [0:37]

Article presents multiple video clips of some of the most spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the New Year from around the world.

Learn about the Erodium cicutarium, a plant also known as the stork's bill, that has a unique way of dispersing its own seeds. Includes video.

A report covering the events in Hong Kong where citizens are opposing China's insistence on vetting any candidates for upcoming 2017 elections.

Find out what makes a tornado happen and if tornadoes can be prevented with large walls. Includes video.

Learn how artist Sam Van Aken created hybrid trees that produces 40 kinds of stone fruit including peaches and cherries.

Learn facts about this amazing animal.

Explanations, examples, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about nquiry-based learning.

This article describes how scientists connected the minds of two rats using electronic sensors.

This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.

Archeologists discovered a sunstone used by Vikings to navigate the seas. This article explains what a sunstone is and how it works.

Studying sea ice in the Arctic region is very difficult. Read how scientists are using an innovative technique of freezing seawater in a pool to study sea ice.

This article provides an introduction to China's political system, including how leaders are selected.

The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.

Review an article highlighting five inventions developed by NASA that evolved into sought after mainstreamed creations such as baby formula and Speedo swim suits.

Learn how astronauts on the International Space Station are learning to grow their own food in space in order to have fresh vegetables to eat. Includes video.

Read about the shade balls being used to preserve water in drought-stricken Los Angeles. Includes video.

Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...

An interesting look at the communication between dolphins. Based on a series of sounds, it is apparent that these creatures have a 'language' of communication starting right from birth. Learn what scientists think and if they have made...

An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.

Your nose lets you smell and is also the main gate to the respiratory system. Read this article for kids to discover just how it works.

Cavities are small holes in your teeth that need to be filled. Find out what causes tooth decay and how dentists handle it.

If your tonsils get infected, it can make your throat feel very sore. Find out more in this article for kids.

Do you snore? Find out why some people are such noisy sleepers in this article for kids.