A leap year is a year that has an extra day added to it, specifically February 29th. This extra day is added to synchronize the calendar year with the astronomical or solar year, which is the length of time it takes for the Earth to orbit around the Sun. TheRead More →
Mikkael A. Sekeres, University of Miami Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do we bleed? – Michael, age 9, Seattle, Washington “Ouch!” I cried out, looking down at where myRead More →
Beronda L. Montgomery, Michigan State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do plants grow straight? – Sara H., age 5, New Paltz, New York Have you ever been atRead More →
Shelby A. Ryan, University of Newcastle y Ryan R. Witt, University of Newcastle Why do sloths go slow? Nina, Sydney, aged 5 You’re right, sloths do move very slowly! Sloths live in tropical forests in South and Central America, and they actually move so slowly that algae grows on theirRead More →
