Kids News - Science

Will The Next Generation Smart Device Come From Disney?

By Meera Dolasia on 05/20/2012

When one thinks of cool smart technology, it is usually associated with companies like Apple Inc. or Microsoft. However, the latest revolution seems to be emanating from a rather unusual company - Entertainment giant Disney. Touché, a new technology unveiled recently by the company's Pittsburgh based research laboratory, is powerful enough to turn any object and even the human body, into a touch screen. Intrigued? Read on . . .

A Shark That Eats Only Celery, Broccoli And Cucumbers? That's Got To Be A First!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/20/2012

Just thinking of sharks evokes images of those razor-like, serrated teeth that decimate fish and crustaceans in seconds. It is therefore not surprising that one shark's refusal to eat its normal diet and instead opt to nosh on healthier fare like cucumber and celery is making headlines, all over the world.

Dimpled Attire May Be The Key To Winning In The 2012 Olympics

By Meera Dolasia on 05/20/2012

The speed-related events at the Olympics are so competitive that even a hundredth of a second can make a difference between the gold and silver medal. It is therefore no wonder that everything - From the food the athletes eat to the clothes and shoes they wear, are geared for optimal performance.

Missed California's Gold Rush? Join The Meteorite Madness!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/19/2012

Over 150 years ago, thousands of people flocked to California to try make their fortune panning for gold. Now, the hunt is on again. However, this time around its not for sparkly flecks of the precious metal, but fragments of a meteor that made a fiery entry to earth on April 22nd, 2012.

Is This Parakeet Really Smart Or Was It Simply Mimicking Its Owner?

By Meera Dolasia on 05/18/2012

Piko-chan, a two year old parakeet that resides in Sagamihara city in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture was looking for an adventure. So, a few weeks ago, when his 64-year-old owner Furnie Takahashi accidently left its cage door open, the beautiful bird took off, to explore the big wide world.

Get Your Solar Filters Ready - A Spectacular 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse May Be Heading Your Way This Sunday!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/17/2012

If you live in the Western part of North America, chances are that you have never ever witnessed an Annular Solar Eclipse - That's when the moon blocks out most of the sun, transforming the outer edge into a spectacular 'ring of fire'. The last time this was visible from the United States was in 1994 - The next? Sunday, May 20th 2012!

13-Year-Old Concocts Sweet Recipe For Pesky Hiccups

By Meera Dolasia on 05/16/2012

At some point or another we have all tried to kill that sudden attack of hiccups with remedies that from eating a spoonful of sugar (yum!) to drinking upside down from a glass (awkward!) to even, placing a brown bag over our heads (desperate!). 13-year old Mallory Kievman tried all that and when nothing worked, decided to create something that did.

How The Increasing Plastic Debris In The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Alter The Ocean's Ecosystem

By Meera Dolasia on 05/14/2012

We are all aware of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the humongous pile of plastic and other garbage that is floating under the waters of the Pacific Ocean. However, most of us choose to ignore it, probably because we hardly ever see it and, it has had very little impact on our day-to-day lives - So far!

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Detects 'Super-Earth' Exoplanet

By Meera Dolasia on 05/11/2012

For the first time ever, scientists have been able to detect a light from an alien 'Super-Earth'- A class of planets that are bigger than earth, but lighter than giant planets like Neptune. Called the 55 Cancri e, it is one of five-planets that orbit around their star, 55 Cancri.

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