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Human Versus Chimp
A recent study puts human memory to the test. Read More... Sea Monster
Scientists discover fossil of supersized sea scorpion. Read More... November 2007
Math Curse?
American science and math students aren’t doing as well as kids in other countries. That could mean big trouble in the future. Read More... Run by the Sun
A new European car is a “green” machine. Read More... Honoring Veterans
Americans Show New Awareness of the Need to Take Better Care of Our Troops. Read More... Water Worries
The Southeast United States practices water conservation
as it faces one of the worst droughts on record. Read More... October 2007
A Sticky Situation
Scientists are making a new adhesive tape after studying the feet of tree frogs. Read More... A Whale of a Guy
A Marine Life Artist Fights Water Pollution Read More... Dino-Bite Discovery!
Archeologists discover the "Arnold Schwarzenegger" of duck-billed dinosaurs Read More... Blast Off!
The Space Age began 50 years ago this week. Read More... September 2007
Rain Forest Hero
Award winner Evan Green's dream to protect rain forests is coming true, bit by bit. Read More... Calling All Owls!
Scientists are using cell phones to find out more about the habits and habitats of
different species of night birds. Read More... Play it Safe
U.S. and Chinese Toymakers Take on Toxic Toys Read More... Back to School Secrets
Summer's over; now it's homework time! No problem. Follow Weekly Reader's Homework Survival Tips. Read More... August 2007
Who's Afraid of T.Rex?
Scientists Study Dinosaurs' Speed Read More... High School Hysteria
The Hoopla Over High School Musical Read More... Teacher Touchdown!
NASA gives three cheers to educator astronaut Barbara Morgan. Read More... Broken Records ... and Broken Rules?
Barry Bonds made home-run history. But did he--like some other athletes--have an unfair advantage? Read More... ![]() Big Bad Villain Chokes on its Smoke
Major Movie Company Eliminates Smoking from Films Read More... July 2007
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Scientists report that the rare Lear's Macaw is growing in numbers. Read More...
It's A Big Challenge
Shaq Turns Up the Heat on Childhood Obesity
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Uncovering Saturn's Secrets
Spacecraft Cassini's new photos reveal the sponge-like surface on one of Saturn's moons.
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Bigger, Stronger, and Ichier
Poison ivy packs a powerful punch
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June 2007
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Grab a Great Book!
What should you read this summer besides Harry Potter? Read on to find out!
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A Gigantic Discovery
Scientists unearth a new, feathered dinosaur called Gigantoraptor
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Healing from Heelys
Are roller shoes a hazard to kids’ health?
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Deep-Sea Debate
Who Owns Treasure from Old Shipwrecks?
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Firestorm
Did an exploding comet wipe out North America's giant mammals?
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May 2007
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What's the Word?
Vocabulary wizards face off as bee season peaks.
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Starting Over
Residents of Greensburg, Kansas look to rebuild their town after it was destroyed by a tornado.
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Choked Up
What's lurking in the air we breathe?
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Meet the 'Goldilocks' Planet
Newly Discovered World Shows Possible Signs of life
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April 2007
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Spiderman 3
A Tangled Web: The Spin on Spider-Man 3
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Webkinz!
You know them, you love them, but can you get too much of them?
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Panda-monium at the Zoo
April is Panda Month!
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Play Ball!
Will Japan's 'Dice K' become an American superstar? Will Barry Bonds break the home-run record? Baseball 2007 begins with lots of questions.
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March 2007
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The Top Spots
What's Your Favorite Building?
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What's UP at the Grand Canyon?
A Glass Walkway Gives a Sky-High View
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Toxic Trash
United Nations to Tackle E-Waste Problem.
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Honeybee Woes
As the honeybee population drops, farmers fear a loss of crops.
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Women Rule!
March Marks the Achievements
of Women in U.S. History
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February 2007
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Puzzling Peanut Butter
Scientists try to figure out why
a batch of peanut butter went bad.
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Bridge To Terabithia
A Famous Teen Tale Hits the Big Screen
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Feeling the Heat
A New Report Says Humans Are the Likely Cause of
Climate Change
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Up From the Deep
Scientists get a brief look at a very rare shark
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January 2007
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Dogs on Diets
America's pups are packing on the pounds. Will a new drug help them lose weight?
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Democrats Flex
Led by the first woman to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats in Congress aim for big changes.
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SOS for Morse Code
Is it time to ditch the dots and dashes?
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Top of the News
Your Choices for the
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December 2006
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Remembering President Ford
President Ford was the longest living former president, living longer than Ronald Reagan, who died in June 2004, by more than a month.
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Dragon's Tale
Fantasy Novel Eragon Hits the Big Screen.
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Do-It-Yourself Robot Repair?
Sci-fi robots can't top this Mr. Fix-It!
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Presidents in Your Pocket
A new series of $1 coins will show the faces of U.S. presidents. Will Americans happily
make the change?
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November 2006
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Finding Selam
Scientists uncover the fossil of an early human baby.
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Thanksgiving Surprise
What really happened at the first New England feast? Was it duck or turkey on the plate? (Were there any plates?) A historian shares some secrets.
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Sky Spy
The clearest pictures ever taken of the Red Planet are now beaming towards Earth. Read More...
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Africa's Children
For many kids on the troubled continent, life is very harsh. Read More...
October 2006
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Trick or Treat!
Pirates Take to the Streets This Halloween Read More...
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Snack Attack!
School Vending Machines Get Healthy Read More...
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Slim Pickings
Disease, heat, and rain create problems for pumpkins. Read More...
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Winter's Tail
Thanks to scientists, a baby dolphin gets a second chance. Read More...
September 2006
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The Spinach Scare
Health officials lift ban on most spinach. Read More...
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Hold On, I've Got Another Call!
New Study Finds Cell Phones May Be Addictive Read More...
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Crocodile Tears
Fans debate Steve Irwin's legacy. Read More...
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Long Road Home
20,000 troops return to Fort Campbell as the U.S. debates the future of Iraq. Read More...
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Countdown to Kickoff
The NFL season starts on September 7, with exciting new players. Read More...
August 2006
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Starting Over
One year after Hurricane Katrina, students and teachers weather change together. Read More...
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Green Bus, Blue Skies
The riders on this bus are spreading the word:
Alternative fuels help the planet. Read More...
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Working for Change
India Bans Children Under 14 From Working in Homes, Hospitals, and Restaurants Read More...
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Killer Kangaroos and Demon Ducks Down Under
Scientists find remains of deadly beasts in Australia. Read More...
July 2006
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Yar, Matey!
Fact or Fiction? The Truth about Pirates Read More...
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Not Again!
Indonesia picks up the pieces after its
second tsunami in less than two years. Read More...
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Our Place in Space
A 'very successful' shuttle mission delivers tools, supplies . and a new resident to the International Space Station. Read More...
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A Coat of Many Colors
Snakes Alive! This snake changes color like a chameleon. Read More...
June 2006
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GOOOAAALLLL!
The World Cup 2006 Finals Read More...
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Threatened Under the Sea
Help for Threatened Corals Read More...
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Hot Summer Reads
What are the best new books to bring to the beach? Read More...
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A Bronze-Age Beauty
An Excavation Sheds New Light on Ancient City Read More...
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