Month: April 2026

Brain Organoids Are Here. Are We Ready?

By Scarlett Mora age, 11 Scientists are growing miniature 3D brains from stem cells. These are called  brain organoids. These mimic the structures and function of real brains but on a tiny scale. Research using brain organoids is helping scientists discover new medical treatments, study brain development, and reduce the demand for animal testing, according …

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President Trump Removed Venezuela’s Leader – What’s Next?

By Nathalie Medina, Age 11 On Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump sent soldiers to capture the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and took them to New York blindfolded. Eighty people died in the attack. President Maduro is now in New York awaiting trial. The United States claimed that Venezuela had been …

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Youth Are Helping Protect Immigrant Communities

By Bernadette Zumoff, age 11 Across the United States, many people live in terror of Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents. But youth are responding.  Throughout the country, residents are working together to warn people about ICE and protest its presence within the community. People are getting close to ICE and recording their interactions, while …

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From Harriet Tubman to Ukraine, Women’s Movements Have Resisted Oppression Throughout History

By Ashley Kiser, Age 14, and IndyKids staff Throughout history, there have been many resistance movements, but not all come across as they seem. In fact, notable resistance movements have actually been led by women. From Harriet Tubman in the 1800s during slavery to Centa Herker-Beimler during World War II and the Zla Mavka today …

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