LNGenZ News for Kids: Science

Imagine if asteroids, comets, and other extraterrestrial bodies constantly bombarded Earth, leaving no moon and very little – if any – atmosphere. Now imagine instead of water, our planet were covered in vast seas of molten rock, and any solid… Read More

The Earth’s oceans are home to many fish and other aquatic species. Some have rather odd-looking features, especially the narwhal. It is known as the unicorn of the sea because of the strange and noticeable tusk, or tusks (some have… Read More

Of all the planets orbiting our sun, Earth is the strangest. Is that an odd thing to say – that the planet we’re most familiar with is the most unique? All worlds are somewhat different, but ours stands out as… Read More

Do you know what began in the Archean eon? How about what kind of critters were alive during the Mesozoic era, the Cretaceous period, or the Eocene epoch? For that matter, what are an eon, era, period, or epoch? Hang… Read More

Macaws are beautiful and playful birds that live in the rainforests and tropical jungles of Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, and other areas of Central and South America. They live an exceptionally long life, sometimes well beyond 60 years, even in… Read More

Llamas are most commonly found in parts of South America. Often called the friendliest animals in the world because of their sweet disposition and seemingly empathetic personality, scientists categorize them as “charismatic megafaunas” that appeal to humans. Several other animals… Read More

Koalas are mammals native to Australia. They are often incorrectly referred to as Koala bears, most likely because they have a similar appearance to bears. Koalas, however, are marsupials, meaning they carry their babies in a pouch on their bellies…. Read More

A jaguar is a feline living in Central America, North America, and South America. It is a carnivorous animal with spots on its fur that resemble roses. The jaguar is the largest cat on the American continent, and it can… Read More

A scientist studying chimpanzees in Uganda noticed them performing a remarkable task, both for themselves and other chimps. It seems that, when wounded, chimpanzees know how to apply first-aid-like care to themselves and others. Some of the behavior is typical… Read More

Iguanas, primarily the Green Iguana, live in parts of Central America, North America, and South America. They are herbivorous lizards that can grow to be quite large. In some parts of the world, they are considered to be invasive pests…. Read More

So far, scientists have been able to explore only about 5% of the world’s oceans. One can only imagine what lies beneath the cold darkness of the unexplored waters. Researchers got a chance to change the number ever so slightly… Read More

You have likely heard of Sonic the Hedgehog. You know, the little blue guy that collects coins and travels through different worlds? Well, the mammal is equally as interesting as the Sonic video game is fun. Known for their spiky… Read More