Without Missing a Beat

Here is a riddle for you: What is the most powerful and hardest-working muscle in your body—one that never takes a rest? If you guessed your heart, you are right!

Amazing Women and Girls in Science

On February 11, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Many of the world’s greatest discoveries have come from women and girls who used their curiosity and creativity to change the world.

Tormented By spirits

Nakamura [pronounced: naka-mura] was a very unhappy grandmother on the Japanese island of Tsushima [pronounced: tsu-shim-a]. Nakamura’s head hurt, and strange things happened to her.

The boy who wouldn’t give up

Twelve-year-old Uriah Smith sat on the edge of his family’s kitchen table trying to stay calm even though his heart thudded as a hammer. Dr. Twitchell stood nearby with a sharp tool.