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The Kids' Science Challenge is a nationwide competition encouraging kids to submit experiments and problems for a group of scientists and engineers to solve. The first yearGrand Prize Winners and Finalistshave been announced! The Entries Galleryhas additional fun ideas that kids submitted, and you can vote for the Kids' Choice Awards. If you need ideas for spring science projects, then check out the Science Fair Projectspage. The second year competition will begin on October 1st. Don't miss it! Click here to go to the Kids' Science Challenge.  

How and why are humans moved by the undeniable effect of music?
Learn about the deep connection between music and our bodies and brains.

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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.
Visit Alistair Melzer's blog.

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Rare birds and frogs, a cool evening breeze, stinging trees, leeches. Its all in a day's work for climate researchers in a cloud forest. Experience a day in the life of a scientist in the Australian highlands with this immersive audio-visual adventure.