My Compass is Freaking Out

Scientists have discovered a surprising fact about the Kilauea volcano that’s erupting in Hawaii. It has a magnetic field that goes the opposite direction! The molten rock beneath Kilauea’s caldera contains large amounts of iron, making it a swirling mass of magnets. Your compass would go crazy if you tried to use it there!

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Making a B-Line for Bees

The British House of Commons is hoping to protect bees, moths and butterflies in Britain by passing the Protection of Pollinators Bill. It would allow conservationists to help plant wildflowers and shrubberies in B-Lines throughout the country. The corridors will let pollinators travel easily in urban areas, and make animals and people happy too!

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