Eureka: Science for Kids

Eureka moments in science for kids - Now displaying 11 to 20

Logging on to Aliens

People around the world have joined a US search for life in outer space. You, too, can join the search if you have a computer. Read on ...

The Flower that Cleans itself

A group of German Scientists has discovered that the lotus plant is truly spotless. It does not allow any dirt to remain on its surface. Read on ...

A Train of Villages on the Net

The Indian Railways is planning to use its existing telephone cables to instal Internet connections at its 7,000 stations. It will cover cities, towns and villages. Read on ...

A Smelly New World on the Web

Attach a device called 'iSmell' to your computer and get the smell of whatever you see on the Web, says a US company. Read on ...

Hot Dog!

American scientists are working on smart kitchens of the future that will do everything -- stock the larder, order food, download recipes and even keep an eye on your weight. Read on ...

Scientists Find More on the Eureka Man

Scientists have recently discovered a manuscript, the only surviving copy, that tells us why Archimedes jumped out of the bathtub in excitement. The text contains his explanation of the theory of flotation. Read on ...

Planets! Planets! and more Planets!

Planet-hunting astronomers have stumbled upon a treasure of discoveries that have raised hopes of tracking a solar system similar to ours. Read on ...

Jupiter's New Moon

Does Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, have a 17th moon? Astronomers seem to think it does. Read on ...

Underwater Terminator

It is bright green and feathery in shape and goes by the name C. Taxifolia. It is responsible for destroying large stretches of sea habitats in Europe, and their plant and animal life. Read on ...

High Performance, Low Pollution

The workers of a coal power plant in Rajasthan have proved that there are practical ways to control pollution even in a 50-year-old plant. Read on ...