Geckos - Nature's Masters of DisguiseWe all know about chameleons being able to change colors on a whim, however did you know that some geckos (lizards found in tropical countries) can do the same? In fact, they are so good at it, that some of their species haven't even been discovered yet!...
Read news articleThe World's Largest Underwater Museum Opening In MexicoThis winter, tourists to the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula off the coast of Cancun, Mexico will have one more thing to look forward to - an amazing underwater museum featuring 400 sculptures, inspired from both contemporary and Mayan influences....
Read news articleLook Up At The Skies Tonight For Nature's Spectacular Firework ShowTonight, set your alarm clocks for a slightly earlier time and you may be in for a real treat - That's because between 1.00am and dawn (regardless of where you live) nature is going to throw a spectacular meteor show....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Celebrities Come Together To Save The WorldOn October 1st, over 55 of the world's top celebrities that included names like British rock band Duran Duran and French actress Marian Cotillard, came together, to record a song that draws attention to the global warming crises....
Read news article16-Year Old Sets Sail To Break World Solo Sailing RecordIt was not too long ago when Zac Sunderland and Mike Perham won back-to-back records for being the youngest people to sail around the globe, solo. Yesterday, an even younger teenager set off on a quest to outdo them both . . . . . . . And this time around it's a girl!...
Read news articleRevolutionary Bike Wheel Makes Learning To Ride A Cinch!A bike wheel made by a company, will not only end the need for training wheels, but also, enable kids to learn to ride a two-wheel bike in an afternoon! At least that's what Gyrobike is will happen, with their new Gyrowheel....
Read news articleDolphins Play 'Tail Soccer' With JellyfishEver wondered what bottle-nosed dolphins do for fun? Marine Biologists observing the fun-loving mammals, were stunned to see them playing a game of soccer - Using bright pink jellyfish as balls....
Read news articleInvention Show Exhibits Some Cool (And Wacky) IdeasLondon's Alexandra Palace Exhibition was abuzz with excitement from October 14th - October 17th, its halls brimming with aspiring inventors, all vying for the coveted British Invention of the Year and the World Invention Awards....
Read news articleDiwali - Festival Of LightsToday, millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world will celebrate Deepavali or Diwali. Deepavali (Deepa means light and Avali means row of lights) is also known as the festival of lights....
Read news articleLife After Harry PotterWith the filming of the two sequels of J.K. Rowling's last book 'Deathly Hallows' about to wrap up, its three stars, who have practically grown up on the movie set, are getting ready to venture out into the bigger world - Surprisingly enough, each one of them is about to pursue something you would very much associate with their book character....
Read news articleLeo Sewell's Junk ArtWhile we all believe in the slogan, 'Repurpose, Reuse, Recyle', few of us take it as seriously as Philadelphia based Leo Sewell, who has made a career out of creating amazing art from items that normally end up in landfill....
Read news articleWhen The Sun EruptsNorth America's, National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) today released rare footage of Solar Prominences - large glowing clouds of gas erupting from the Sun's surface....
Read news articleThe Sneaky Vegetarian Spider!Most spiders spend their days spinning webs to snare unsuspecting insects - Not the Bagheera Kiplingi - this species spends its days conniving to steal leaves....
Read news articleVideo of The Week - Are Zebras Just Donkeys With Stripes?Are zebras simply donkeys with stripes? The Mara Land Zoo on the Gaza strip near Israel, certainly seems to think so - For they have painted two of their donkeys with stripes and so far, visitors seem to be loving them....
Read news articleThe Award Winning Sand SculptorEach Summer, hundreds of kids and adults participate in sand sculpture events all over the world. However, for most of them it is merely a hobby. Not for Sudarsan Pattnaik though - He takes it so seriously, that he has even opened a school called Sand India, where he and his team teach students how to create stunning sand sculptures....
Read news articleGoing For Gold . . . . . At The Age Of 100'Fit Fun and Forever Young' - that's the slogan for the 2009 World Masters Games currently going on in Sydney and they mean it - For in these games anybody from 25 to 100+, is welcome to compete in any sport they see fit....
Read news articleThe 2009-2010 Kids Science Challenge Has Begun!Attention all budding Einstein wannabes! The 2009-2010 Kids Science Challenge for 3rd to 6th graders is on again, and this time around the topics are even more fun....
Read news articleThe World's Fastest Amphibious CarWhile the Python Water Car may not look as slick as a Porsche or an Aston Martin - It is capable of doing something way cooler - like zooming in and out of water with amazing ease and at twice the speed of currently available amphibious vehicles....
Read news articleSaturn's Biggest Ring Is . . . . . . . InvisibleIt turns out that our favorite-ringed planet Saturn, has yet another ring - one that is so massive, that it could fit one billion Earths!...
Read news articleA Nobel Prize For Our Awesome President!Malia and Sasha Obama woke up to some very exciting news this morning - Their dad, President Barack Obama was named the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, the world's most prestigious honor, awarded annually, to a person who has done the most or the best work to promote peace in the world....
Read news articlePiano Stairs - Making Music While You Climb!Would people choose to climb rather than take an escalator if the stairs were more fun? While this may sound like a no-brainer to kids, it is not as clear-cut with adults. Hence the folks at car company Volkswagen, decided to try this fun stunt and the results, as most kids would say - were quite predictable....
Read news articleTeacup PigletsFirst it was a lizard that resembled Spiderman - Now it's Teacup pigs, that is taking Britain by storm. This time around even celebrities like Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley from Harry Potter), are being drawn in by these incredibly cute creatures...
Read news articleAnd The Award For America's Best Lemonade Stand Goes To . . . . .Allyson, Abby and Lia from Rye, New Hampshire had a very productive summer - Not only did they raise about $3,000 USD for 'Moving Mountains' a charity that helps send girls in rural China to high school, but they were also declared winners of Inc. Magazines 'Best Lemonade Stand in America' contest....
Read news articleVideo Of The Week - Is This Magic?Can you outsmart Professor Richard Wiseman at this fun 'Prediction' game? Chances are you will not be able to - And it's not because he is an amazing magician....
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