Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.

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 reports on how the appearance of large sinkholes near the Dead Sea are affecting the famous lake. Includes video.

Article reports on a theory that Queen Nefertiti may be buried in a hidden chamber inside the tomb of King Tut. Includes video.

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

Read about the steps that Sweden is taking to move to completely digital currency. Includes video.

Read about the unusual characteristics of a pterosaur discovered in Utah. Includes video.

Article reports on the science behind being "hangry" - a term that refers to the grumpiness that often accompanies hunger. Includes video.

Article reports on California Governor Jerry Brown's mandatory water restrictions resulting from the state's ongoing drought. Includes video.

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.

Article provides excellent tips and strategies for building comprehension and critical thinking skills in Social Studies. It describes some of the challenges students have with reading and understanding their textbooks.

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.

Research and ideas about developing a sustained silent reading program in the middle school classroom.

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.