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LNGenZ News for Kids: Science

Why Is China Mailing Mysterious Boxes of Seeds Around the World?

Thousands of Americans in around 30 states are getting packs of seeds shipped directly from China – without ordering them. The packages have been showing up in mailboxes recently, leaving recipients confused. This hasn’t just been happening in the U.S…. Read More

Mars: Just the Beginning?

Imagine living on the South Pole. It would be freezing, and you couldn’t go outside. Not much fun, right? Now, imagine living on the planet Mars. There it would be even worse. Despite this, many people, like billionaire Elon Musk,… Read More

Six Billion ‘Earth-like’ Planets in the Milky Way Galaxy?

The Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 100,000 lightyears across and 12 billion years old. Think that’s big? The observable universe is 93 billion light-years across and 13.8 billion years old. Our galaxy and universe are vast. So, why would… Read More

DNA Testing Reveals 17,000-Year-Old Ancestry

How far back can you trace your family? Most of us can trace our roots for at least a couple of generations, but one Montana man can trace his much further. In fact, his DNA is the oldest in North… Read More

Did NASA Scientists Find Another Universe?

The idea of a parallel universe – another universe that runs alongside our own – has fascinated mankind. It has sparked “what if” questions for centuries. These questions have played a big part in science fiction, from Star Trek to… Read More

The Life of a Bald Eagle

Liberty Nation GenZ  believes in educating young Americans about the country, the Constitution, and the history that created U.S. culture. This elementary level lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student… Read More

Coronavirus and Immunity

The Coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people worried about the dangers of getting infected. It’s easy to get scared, thinking that our bodies have no real defenses against the virus or other microbes like bacteria. That’s not true. The… Read More

Coronavirus Lockdown: Hard on Humans but Nice for Nature

While humans are shutting themselves indoors to avoid the Coronavirus, the animal kingdom is taking advantage of the extra roaming space. Cities and tourist areas that are usually bustling with activity have been shut down, giving animals an opportunity they… Read More

Viruses: Just the Facts

When we get sick, it is often because a microbe – like bacteria or a virus – has entered our body. The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted millions of people around the world – but what is a virus, anyway? Here… Read More

Personal Hygiene: A Look Back

The Coronavirus has had one positive impact: It has made everyone more aware of the importance of hygiene in preventing diseases. Throughout history there have been different notions on personal cleanliness. Centuries ago, people used to think that taking baths… Read More

Pandemics in the 21st Century

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of confusion as state after state orders residents to stay at home. Fear has caused panic buying so that stores are having difficulty keeping up with everyday materials such as toilet paper, while… Read More

A Scientific Look at COVID-19

All around the world, people are worried about the Wuhan Coronavirus. How dangerous is it? What can be done about it? Science provides some answers. Basic Facts The virus is tiny. If you placed it next to a human hair,… Read More