Hydrogen is a gas that burns cleanly and produces a lot of energy. It will play an important part in tackling the climate crisis. Until recently, producing hydrogen created pollution. Now, scientists…
Month: October 2023
Teacher Sets Record by Teaching for 53 Years
Gurnee, Illinois —(Map) Paul Durietz is a 76-year-old social studies teacher from Illinois. On September 1, he set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest teaching career. Mr. Durietz has been teaching…
Reading a Burned Ancient Scroll Without Opening It
Roughly 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now a group of scientists is working to decode one of the great mysteries of that time…
US House Republicans Struggle to Find a Leader
Washington, DC —(Map) The US House of Representatives hasn’t had an official leader since Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced out three weeks ago. Without a leader, the House cannot run. But Republicans are…
Students Create Tough Solar-Powered Car
A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a tough car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can…
Electronic Waste Day Highlights “Invisible” E-Waste
October 14 was International E-Waste Day – a day meant to highlight the problems of electronic waste. This year, the day was focused on “invisible” e-waste – things most people don’t think…