Do stars look brighter in winter? Science explainer for kids

One simple reason stars look brighter in winter is that the nights are much longer. When the Sun sets earlier, we have more ...

Do you yawn after seeing someone yawning? Science explainer for kids

Ever noticed how one yawn can trigger many? Science reveals how your brain copies others, why yawns spread so easily, and ...
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EXPLAINER: The science behind northern lights and meaning of the different colors

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last night, the Midwest saw one of the strongest displays of the aurora borealis (northern lights) in recent history displaying the lights over multiple states. The lights were ...
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Science news this week: Comets light up the skies and race toward the sun, our galaxy's mysterious glow is explained, and scientists tell us why time moves faster as we age

Oct. 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...
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Viral Chinese ‘pregnancy robot’ story debunked: The real science explained

Earlier this month, the claim that a Chinese firm called Kaiwa Technology had built a humanoid “gestation robot” grabbed significant media attention. It was a provocative technological promise and ...
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A necklace that can sense when you're overeating | Explainer (VIDEO)

An explainer video describing how Necksense records eating behaviors. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...