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Youngzine: Week of 11 05 12: An Hour More of Zzzz's..yay!

For Students 3rd - 8th
On Sunday, November 4 at 2 a.m, clocks in U.S were set back by an hour as Daylight Savings came to an end. What is DST? Who first proposed the idea? Is it practiced around the world? Let's take a look in this video. [0:37]
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Youngzine: Week of 10 22 12: High Gas Prices in California

For Students 3rd - 8th
Californians have been hit by high gas prices at the pump. But the rest of the U.S seems to be doing alright. A fascinating look at supply and demand, and what makes California's situation unique. [2:00]
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Youngzine: Tribute to Leonard Nimoy Aka 'Dr Spock'

For Students 3rd - 7th
Article and video remembers Leonard Nimoy, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Spock on the science fiction television show Star Trek.
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Youngzine: A Complex Earthquake Strikes New Zealand

For Students 9th - 10th
A strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks hit New Zealand early in November 2016.
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Youngzine: Atacama, Once a Paradise!

For Students 9th - 10th
This desert in South America shows signs of former life. Was there a lake in this desert thousands of years ago?
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Youngzine: Yahoo: A Breach From the Past

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyday companies are being hacked. A recent hack was done to Yahoo! databases. Find out how easily hackers break into websites and ways we can protect ourselves from online theft.
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Youngzine: Week of 9 8 14: World's Most Livable City

For Students 3rd - 8th
What makes a city a great place to live, and which countries have the most livable cities? Find out what the experts say on the topic. Includes video.
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Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
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Youngzine: Women March Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the historical Women's March on Washington. Find out about what they were protesting, and how social media played a role.
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Youngzine: Italy Suffers for Its Faults

For Students 9th - 10th
Leran why the geology of Italy results in earthquakes in the region.
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Youngzine: u.s. Elections 2016: What Are Opinion Polls?

For Students 9th - 10th
What are opinion polls? Which opinions count? What do the numbers tell us and how reliable are they? Find out in this brief article and video.
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Youngzine: Laugh With the 2016 Ig Nobel Prizes

For Students 9th - 10th
Un-boiling eggs, slippery bananas, and painful insect stings have been award-winning topics at the Ig Nobel ceremonies over the last few years. An Ig prize makes people laugh first, then think.
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Youngzine: Scientists Reverse Aging in Mice

For Students 9th - 10th
Youngzine takes a look at aging, and the medical attempts to reverse the effects.