LNGenZ News for Kids: Science

A horse with stripes? Sounds fantastical, but zebras are real, though the black stripes continue to baffle scientists. There are some differences between zebras and horses, but basic similarities, too. They are both members of the Equidae family, have long… Read More

How many planets are in our solar system, and what is the one farthest out? The answers  may reveal your age, because things changed after Aug. 24, 2006. On that day, the answers became eight – and Neptune is the… Read More

What is short, stocky, weighs around 0.3 ounces, and goes by the nickname “yellow bandit”? If you guessed yellowthroat, you would be correct! These tiny warblers are known for being highly energetic, vocal, and protective little creatures. Thanks to the… Read More

Wolves are extraordinary animals. They are so intriguing that they have become the subject of many books and films over the years. The old fairy tales Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs portray the wolf as a… Read More

The eighth planet from our sun, Neptune, is a giant swirly ball of ice and wind, unlike any other world in our solar system. So much remains unknown about what is now considered the most distant planet in our system…. Read More

Should artificial intelligence (AI) eventually control basic human rights, the government, and even the military? A growing share of young voters seems to think so. As trust in traditional institutions erodes, young Americans are increasingly looking to technology, not elected… Read More

Deer and other members of the Cervidae family can be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. They are considered one of the most successful animal breeds due to their high rate of survivability and their ability… Read More

The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous flowering plant from North and South Carolina. There are only a few of these species in existence, all part of the family Droseraceae. Unlike most plants, Venus flytraps consume insects and spiders and have… Read More

Earth may be the most unusual planet orbiting our sun. After all, what other can boast life –plant, animal, or otherwise? A close runner-up, however, would be the seventh planet out, Uranus. With temperatures as low as negative 357 degrees… Read More

Well, it’s official: Our brains are being fried by short-form videos (SFVs). Defined as “video content lasting a few seconds to a few minutes,” SFVs rack up billions of views across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts every day. While… Read More

Turkeys are large birds native to North America. The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is known for its fan-shaped tail, gobbling calls, and large wattles hanging from its neck. The birds thrive in a variety of living conditions, such as forests,… Read More

South Florida – primarily the Everglades – is dealing with an exploding population of Burmese pythons. The snake species, now classified as invasive, is causing a significant decrease in the state’s native wildlife population because they are highly successful predators…. Read More