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The Kids' Science Challenge is a nationwide competition encouraging 3rd to 6th-graders to submit ideas for scientists and engineers to consider. This year's categories include Sports on Mars, Detective Science and Bio-inspired Design. The first 1000 kids to enter will receive a free science activity kit! The second season of Kids' Science Challenge began October 1st and runs through February. Don't miss it! Click here to go to the Kids' Science Challenge.  

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In the company of a group of artists, as part of an exchange program to Cuba, some of our richest experiences took place in the Casa de la Trova. Learn about Cuban music and dance.

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Keeping a koala population in balance is a bit of a challenge, but less so now, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Alistair Melzer of Australia's Central Queensland University.
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