Catching a glimpse of a rainbow right after the rain is perhaps one of the most beautiful wonders of nature. You see the array of colors formed into an arc across the sky, which is a stunning sight to behold. If you’ve ever seen a rainbow before, we can all agree that seeing this naturally […]
Hi everyone.. I don’t know if I’m the only one here who likes wind turbines, but if YOU do this is the group. Some may not know what a wind turbine is so here is a brief description of how they work. Wind turbines are quite fascinating! When you first think about them, they may […]
Hi People! If you are a fan of space exploration and rockets, you probably watched the live stream of SpaceX’s Starship test flight on April 20, 2023. The Starship SN20 was the first prototype to attempt a high-altitude flight and landing after several previous versions had exploded during low-altitude tests. The Starship is SpaceX’s ambitious […]
To all space enthusiasts here, there’s another unprecedented moment in human history for you! On April 3, 2023, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency announced the four astronauts who will venture around the moon for the Artemis 2 mission. Artemis 2 is the second scheduled flight of NASA’s Artemis program, a series of ongoing complex […]
Anyone here who knows how to swim? If you do, I bet you’ve already tried holding your breath for as long as possible. Maybe even guess how deep you can go underwater. Generally, most people can hold their breath underwater for somewhere between 30 seconds and up to 2 minutes. But did you know that […]
Venus is the hottest and brightest planet on our planet, with a surface temperature of about 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Take note: this temperature is hot enough to melt lead. Imagine how hot that is! The planet is well-known for its crushing pressures, thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide, and yellowish sulfuric acid clouds. Not […]
The Cretaceous Period was a high-sea-level period when dinosaurs walked the Earth. It lasted for 80 million years, and was around about 145 to 65 million years ago! It was the ninth period of the Phanerozoic eon, and it was the third and last period of the Mesozoic era. The climate was as warm as […]
Today, about 10,000 bird species exist worldwide. But there are debates that the exact number could almost be twice that. These warm-blooded vertebrates are well-known for their colorful plumage, lightweight, smooth feathers for flight, harmonious songs, and amusing behaviors. But did you know that modern-day birds actually evolved from dinosaurs? Yes. You read that right. […]
The Earth’s structure is divided into four main components: the crust, the mantle, and the inner and outer cores. If you think about it, our planet is a lot like an onion—made up of layers after another. The thin crust is the outermost layer, mostly made of solid rock, basalt, and granite. It’s the surface […]
Mosquitoes are widespread pesky insects that bite you to suck up blood, leaving your skin’s surface with red, itchy bumps. And what’s even more annoying is when they target you more than others. Now you might wonder why these mosquitoes seem to “love” you more than other people. What if I tell you there’s a […]
If you have a pet cat at home, you’re probably guilty of speaking in a high-pitched voice just to get your cat’s attention. You might even wonder if they ever really recognize you and know you’re talking to them at some point. Well. But what if I tell you that your cat can definitely recognize […]
Candies, cakes, cookies, donuts, ice cream, and sodas—these foods can be pretty irresistible to us. So many of these make up a large portion of our daily intake. And let’s not forget other fast food or processed food, such as bacon, pizza, hotdogs, burgers, fries, and sandwiches. These foods are common comfort food cravings, which […]
Do you love animals? Take this short quiz to see how much you really know about the animal kingdom. Share how you did in the comments! What are your favorite animals?
For the first time in human history, scientists have achieved a nuclear-fusion breakthrough in a laboratory setting after 70 years of research. What an unprecedented milestone! On December 13, 2022, they announced that they had reproduced the first-ever nuclear fusion reaction, the phenomenon that powers the Sun or other stars. But first, what is nuclear […]
If you’ve ever sliced or chopped an onion before, I’m pretty sure you’ve already experienced at some point that sudden feeling of your eyes stinging and tears running down your face. Now you might wonder why cutting one can make you cry. Well, let me tell you a secret. It comes down to fascinating biochemistry. […]
The Extent of Grasses Grass is a seemingly insignificant organism that is taken for granted and largely ignored. Grasses grow on almost every land surface, from swamps to deserts and from the Polar Regions to the Tropics; in fact, grasses cover one-third of the earth’s land area. Grasses range in size from the short varieties used […]
Consumption of meat, such as beef, pork, and poultry, has always been a big part of most people’s daily lives. And for the past decades, consumption of it has increased dramatically worldwide. As the demand for meat consumption continues to grow globally, so does the need to produce them. However, scientists believe consuming too much […]
Last time, I shared with you the most popular holiday toys of 2022. And I do hope you found a gift from the list that you want to receive this coming holiday! But if you haven’t read it yet, you can check it here on KidzNet. Now, when picking out a toy, I’m pretty sure […]
The sound of music has always made people move along to the beat. I’m quite sure you’ve already experienced that urge to dance upon hearing your favorite songs. From tapping, clapping, nodding, bouncing, and bopping, we let our bodies move along with the rhythm. But aside from humans, some animals are also known to dance […]
How in the world do those little caterpillars turn into a beautiful butterfly? Exactly what happens in the chrysalis? A butterfly starts as a little egg. Then that egg hatches to be a caterpillar. Then all that caterpillar does is eat and eat and eat for days. Once that caterpillar has eaten and grown enough, […]