Human Body

Contemplating thought

Science News for Kids — Your brain is more complex than a computer, but the two are similar Think back to the first time you rode a bike or the last time you had ice cream for dessert. Now, imagine a perfect summer day. Whats going on in your noggin that allows you to ...More…

Greener Diet

Science News for Kids — Think about what you had for lunch: Was it a hamburger? A chicken sandwich? Barbecue? What about vegetables? Would it surprise you to learn that what you eat can affect the whole planet? It can in a big way. Last week, scientists attending the ...More…

The metal detector in your mouth

Science News for Kids — The taste of metal is sweet, spicy, bitter, delicious and perhaps other, mystery tastes When you taste lemons, you know it because theyre sour. Sugar tastes sweet. Salt tastes, wellsalty. Tastes buds on the surface of your tongue help you ...More…

Kids now getting 'adult' disease

Science News for Kids — More kids are developing diabetes, and obesity is a major reason why. When she was 9 years old, Ann Albright went to the doctor with odd flulike symptoms. She was exhausted. She had to go to the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night. She ...More…

Fighting fat with fat

Science News for Kids — The human body hides more than one kind of fat. White fat cells, which we usually think of when we think of fat, store energy. But brown fat is different: Its a type of fat that burns energy and gives off heat. When you were born, you had a pad ...More…

Swine flu goes global

Science News for Kids — The disease is likely to keep spreading, but a vaccine may be in sight If you live in the United States, its likely that swine flu has been found in your state. As of May 5, 403 people in 38 states have been diagnosed with novel influenza A ...More…

Seeing red means danger ahead

Science News for Kids — A tiny molecule may make a big difference in future warning systems The color red often means danger and by paying attention, accidents can be prevented. At railroad crossings, flashing red lights warn cars to stay back. A red light at a ...More…

Treating peanut allergy bit by bit

Science News for Kids — New study offers a little hope in reducing an allergy to peanuts, but dont try this at home Peanut allergies are among the most common and most dangerous food allergies. A tiny exposure to peanuts can mean big trouble for a person with a peanut ...More…

Taking the sting out of scorpion venom

Science News for Kids — About as long as a human finger, the Arizona bark scorpion is small enough that most people probably dont even notice it. Unless they happen to step on one and thats a different story. The scorpions sting contains a poison so powerful that ...More…

Sleeping Soundly for a Longer Life

Science News for Kids — People who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to die sooner from natural causes compared to those who sleep well. You've heard it before: If you know what's good for you, you'll go to bed on time. Now, scientists are ...More…

Cell Phones and Possible Health Hazards

Science News for Kids — Radiation from some cell phones appears to kill brain cells in rats. Getting a phone call from a friend when you're sick can act just like a steaming bowl of chicken soup. It feels good just to know that someone cares. But if your phone is a cell ...More…

Tapeworms and Drug Delivery

Science News for Kids — Scientists are learning from tapeworms how to develop more effective medicines. It's not easy living inside an intestine. But some creatures are happiest in the warm and juicy confines of other animals' digestive systems. A tapeworm called ...More…