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App of the Month: Duolingo

Tired of solving puzzles and going after zombies? Want to learn skills you can use in the real world? Here’s a suggestion that is fun and challenging. Try Duolingo, a language-learning app featuring 40 languages

Celebrating Juneteenth

Did you know that Juneteenth is the oldest known tradition celebrating the end of slavery in Texas? Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth is celebrated all over the United States. It’s a day that recognizes African

Explore the Sea Floor Like Never Before

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in oceans, but what’s below them has mostly been a mystery … until now. NASA recently unveiled the most complete map of the seafloor ever, revealing thousands

How Many People Can the Earth Actually Hold?

There are more than 7 billion people on Earth, but some experts think the population to reach 10 billion by the end of the century. Since there’s only a limited amount of land on Earth,

What Would Sonic the Hedgehog Look Like In Real Life?

See the blurry blue videogame legend come to life in the first trailer for the live-action ‘Sonic the Hedgehog movie.’

Black Hole Unveiled For First Time in History

Today you get to witness one of the most epic moments in the history of science — the first photo of a black hole.

The 12 Weirdest Guinness World Records Ever

Who doesn’t love cool Guinness World Records? From the tallest human to the most expensive car to the fastest roller coaster, Guinness has been collecting epic world records for more than 60 years. Here are

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer is Filled With Easter Eggs

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ hits theaters on April 26.

This Tough Material Is Stronger Than a Diamond

Diamonds may be the hardest natural substance on Earth, but scientists at North Carolina State University have created a substance that’s harder — and brighter — than the famous gemstone. Scientists say that Q-carbon could

Can You Solve This Tricky Maze Puzzle?

Here are the rules: Chart a path from the starting square in the top-left corner to the ending square in the bottom-right corner. You can move horizontally or vertically, but you can’t move in the