Charles Goodyear didn’t invent rubber, but he developed the process called vulcanization that makes rubber usable and stable. Goodyear was born on Dec. 29, 1800, in New Haven, Conn., U.S. He spent his entire life working with rubber. He first made valves that used rubber life preservers, but the rubber was so unstable. In the […]
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 […]
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 […]
A lot of people are driven by curiosity and always have that thirst for knowledge. Learning science is an incredible way to quench that desire to discover truths about the world around us. Through science, we get to seek answers through experimentation and observation. It also helps us form the world we live in today […]
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 […]
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m quite sure you’re all looking forward to decorating the Christmas tree, spending time with your families, and indulging in a mouthwatering Christmas feast. And let’s not forget one of the things we’re most excited about—exchanging gifts and unwrapping presents! If you’re looking for the perfect gift you […]
There’s no denying that plastic has been useful and convenient to us, and we’re surrounded by it. It’s in the shopping bags we use for grocery items, the food packaging we discard, and plastic bottles or straws we drink from. However, this innovation came with a massive ecological cost. As a result, the rapid production […]
Dreaming is a common phenomenon of sleep, especially for us. But did you know that humans aren’t the only ones that dream? Many other animals like cats, dogs, horses, platypuses, birds, and even reptiles do indeed dream. Awesome, right? But what if I tell you spiders might be dreaming a lot like people too? Would […]
We’ve all been there. After studying for several hours, you know you still have to finish homework and even study for your upcoming quiz, but you find it hard to concentrate on your lecture notes and books. You start to feel your eyelids droop, and your brain already feels fuzzy. You feel like you’re slowing […]
Dear KidzNetters, You may be a creative writer someday. Robert Frost the farmer was also Robert Frost, the great American poet. Herman Melville the sailor was also Herman Melville, the author of Moby Dick. Perhaps you are thinking, “I can never be a true creative writer, so what will come of trying?” It is probably true […]
Stress has been one of the most prevalent experiences causing health issues not just to kids but also to teens and adults. With everything going on right now—from day-to-day responsibilities and school work, to the continuous global pandemic, everyone’s more stressed than ever. As a result, more people, especially teenagers, exhibit high stress-related signs, such […]
A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh was discovered hidden behind one of his early paintings in The National Galleries of Scotland’s collection. Vincent Van Gogh is a Dutch painter considered one of the greatest and most influential Post-Impressionist artists of all time. The National Galleries of Scotland discovered the self-portrait of Van Gogh, […]
Astronauts go to the International Space Station (ISS), living there for months to conduct scientific experiments, gather data for analysis on Earth, and maintain the station. But have you ever wondered about some of the things astronauts experience while living there? When astronauts spend six months or longer in space, they lose decades’ worth of […]
Have you ever experienced opening up your fridge to get some ice cubes for your drink but were welcomed with empty trays instead? It’s kind of frustrating, right? But did you know there’s a simple and quite effective way to make ice cubes quickly? And that is to use hot water instead of cold! Yes, […]
Have you ever been asked what you are passionate about and want to accomplish in the future and why? Or maybe you’re even told to find your passion at some point in your life? As for me, YES, and a lot of times at that. For some people, finding their passion or what they love […]
In this experiment we will explore how many drops of water you can fit on the surface of a coin. Materials: A coin A dropper A cup of water Experiment: Fill a dropper with water. Slowly drop water on a coin. Hold very steady and use your finger to stabilize the dropper as shown in […]
I think you’ve already heard of the famous term “survival of the fittest,” made popular by the well-known 19th-century naturalist Charles Darwin. This phrase means that the most successful organisms in reproducing and surviving are the ones that best adjust to their environment. Each animal has its unique and amazing strategies to survive on our […]
Hello everyone and welcome again to the world of tech. There are many types of motors which are used to get thing done in our day to day lives. These include stepper motors, brushless motors, and brushed motors. Today we are going to find out what brushless motors are and how they work with info […]
In this experiment we will explore surface tension and see if you can hold a bubble in your hands. Materials Needed: A glove A dish soap A pipit or straw A small plate Expected Outcome Guess: It will burst. We can’t put it on a surface. Experiment: Put some of the soap in the plate. […]