Curious Kids

Elizabeth Steinway, Colorado State University

A shape-shifting flock of thousands of starlings, called a murmuration, is amazing to see.

Ukraine and Russia are two countries that border each other in Eastern Europe. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia sent its army into Ukraine and began trying to take over the country by force.

Just the way airport workers who signal to pilots wear specialized earmuffs while they are on the tarmac to protect their hearing from damage caused by noisy jet planes, musicians and concertgoers can wear earplugs.

Bone doesn't bend. It is very strong, but it's also brittle and can break with too much pressure. Cartilage is strong, but it is squishier and can bend.

The digestive system breaks down everything you eat and drink to absorb nutrients and make the energy your body needs.

Your ear canal is lined with skin cells, as well as different glands that release various substances into the canal.

The blood in our bodies is a complex fluid.

Plants need light to perform photosynthesis - making sugars from water and carbon dioxide in the air to feed themselves.

From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine's Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas.