Science News for Kids

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID ...

New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids

These specialized glasses, available in the U.S. for the first time, aim to reduce the progression of myopia in kids aged 6 ...

Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it

While the brain itself doesn’t have any nerve sensors to feel pain, blood vessels in the head and structures that protect and surround the brain do sense pain. When these tissues detect injury or ...

How do volcanoes erupt? Science explained for kids

Discover why volcanoes erupt, how magma and gases cause eruptions and why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth.

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How Kids Can Banish Bad Breath for 24 Hours—Backed by Science

As a parent and science enthusiast, I know how tough childhood can be—and bad breath shouldn't add to the challenge. In this ...

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Four children review the Walker Art Center's new exhibit for kids

This winter, the Walker Art Center is all about playing around. The Minneapolis art museum opened “Show & Tell” on Nov. 20, ...

Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college

Research suggests that rural students finish or complete high school at a higher rate than urban students. While approximately 90% of rural high school students graduated in 2020, 82% of urban high ...