The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined a dwarf planet in 2006 as a celestial body that orbits the Sun, is round in shape, but has not cleared its orbital neighborhood of objects of ...

The ancient Greeks proved over 2,000 years ago that the Earth was round and figured out how big it was by using simple observations of the Sun. But how do people know this today? When you drop ...

For a very long time, Saturn was thought to be the only planet in our solar system with rings. The rings around Saturn were discovered by an astronomer called Galileo Galilei nearly 400 years ago. He ...

Surrounded by some of the characters she's created, Nancy Hahn recently launched Planet Pink Club, a mobile game for young children promoting kindness as game rewards. Nancy Belle Studios, ...

History, A+E Networks’ brand dedicated to world wars, historical dramas, reality television and ancient aliens, is now catering to children with Planet H. Dan Suratt, the executive vice president of ...

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The United States and the world face an urgent crisis—one that requires American leadership at home and abroad. We must lead in protecting our planet for our children and future generations. The ...

University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages ...

What’s the world’s stinkiest fruit? Which building tilts more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa? And where can you eat fried spiders as snacks? These and a slew of additional questions are answered in ...