Kids News - Science Articles

Dozens of Giant Ditch Frogs, popularly known as Mountain Chicken Frogs, are being flown from the Caribbean island of Montserrat to London, to help prevent this highly endangered amphibian from becoming completely extinct....

Thanks to the findings of naturalist, Edward Forbes, for the longest time, scientists believed that no life could exist in our oceans, beyond the depth of 300 fathoms (1,800 ft.)...

While wild animals evoke various emotions, very few succeed in bringing a smile to our faces as quickly as these little spiders do. Though scientists have named the species Theridion Grallator, to most of us, they are simply known as Happy Face Spiders!...

It has always been believed that humans are the only ones who can dance to a beat. However, thanks to a cockatoo named Snowball and an African Gray parrot called Alex, scientists have now discovered that certain species of birds also have an excellent sense of rhythm....

Your eyes are not deceiving you! This man is diving in ice water wearing just a Speedo and it's not a prank either. Meet long distance cold-water swimmer, explorer and environmentalist, Lewis Gordon Pugh....

If you have never seen or heard of a snow roller or snow donut, it's because these amazing natural formations occur very rarely, under only the most perfect conditions and, last for very brief periods. In summary, you have to be at the right place at the right time....

The folks at Discovery Channel are on the prowl again, looking for the 2009 'America's Top Young Scientist'. Open to all 5th through 8th Graders, the competition is designed to encourage the exploration of science among young kids in America....

Inventors from around the World are currently convened in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing their creations at the 37th International Exhibition of Inventions. The annual event, which ended today, attracted over 700 exhibitors and included private individuals, corporations and universities....

Liam Hoekstra's parents realized their son was special, when at the age of five months he could lift his entire body up, whilst his mum held him by the hands. By eight months he was doing pull-ups and by nineteen months, inverted sit-ups....