Kids News - Articles with 200-400 Words

Ever since the beginning of time, people have known that planet Earth has plenty of water, but find running water in other planets has been a little elusive - Until now! On August 5th, NASA scientists revealed that they had found dozens of dark streaks on the surface of Mars that they believe are a result of running water....

If you happen to be driving by Stockholm's Arlanda Airport, you will probably notice the Jumbo 747 parked on the outskirts. While it may appear forlorn and abandoned, it is neither - It is infact the world's first Jumbo Hostel and, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country....

We all know that scientists are geeks while pop stars are the coolest right? So why are Will.i.am Justin Bieber, Miranda Cosgrove and others starring in a television special called 'i.am.FIRST – Science is Rock and Roll'? Could they possibly believe that science rocks? Hmmm!...

15-year old Feliks Zemdegs is known by many names - The God of Cubing, The Rembrandt of Rubik's Cube and even, The Usain Bolt of Cubing - To us, he is just amazing. For how else can you describe someone who can complete the tricky 3x3x3 cube in just 5.66 seconds?...

47-year old Hugh Herr changes his legs the way most of us change our shoes - One set to walk in, another to climb rocks with, yet another to go for a jog and, the list goes on. And these are not ordinary legs either, but ones made with state of the art materials and technology so that he can be optimal at everything he does - Making him the Ultimate Bionic Man!...

Every year around this time, earthlings are treated to a spectacular meteor shower that is like none other - This year is no exception and for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning, there is an added bonus!...

Anyone that can twist a balloon into a work of art no matter how simple, is definitely talented. However, Thelma Levett AKA Smudgy Clown takes balloon twisting to a whole new level with her masterpiece creations....

When Japanese car manufacturer Nissan introduced the LEAF (Leading Environmentally friendly, Affordable Family car) in December 2010, it impressed even the biggest skeptics - For not only is this all-electric car able to provide the equivalent of 99 miles per gallon, it does it with zero emission! Now, the manufacturer has added another trick to this already amazing car - One that will save you even more money....

If you happen to see a giant island floating around in the skies above you, don't panic - It is not a portion of earth come loose - Just a very realistic looking work of art that has gone astray, thanks to some mischievous youngsters....