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Fun Fall Math Activities for Kindergarten

Implementing seasonal math strategies in the fall is a simple yet powerful way to build early mathematical understanding.

Why are Alaska’s rivers turning bright orange? Scientists have a theory.

The dramatic shift is a warning sign—and scientists say the changes that aren't yet visible to the naked eye are just as ...
Outdoor Guide on MSN

Apple Vs Crabapple Trees: How To Tell Which Type Calls Your Yard Home

A mysterious fruit tree in your yard might not be what it seems. Subtle differences in color, bloom, and shape can reveal its ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

Remarkable New Research on Ochre ‘Crayons’ Colors in Scientists’ Understanding of How Neanderthals Made Art

A recently published study suggests humans' creative inclinations go back much further than previously thought ...
YouTube on MSN

Growing Lychee Tree From Seed (76 Days Time Lapse)

Home-growing video of the Eastern's Lychee plant from seed in 76 days. The seed was extracted from an oriental grocery's fresh lychee fruit. It was then germinated in water for 6 days, then transplant ...

When indoor plants go overboard: Too much greenery can raise stress levels, research finds

Indoor greenery enhances well-being, but new research shows that too much can overwhelm people. The findings could guide the ...
The Associated Press

This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk

Lucia Ortiz trudges through endless fields of cempasuchil flowers, the luminescent orange petals of which will soon cloak everything from city streets to ...