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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-parasites-limit-a-childs-growth/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/4CgQSlibgs8 Summary:Researchers wanted to explore different pathways by which parasites can lead to stunting. Abstract: Stunting affects millions of kids around the world. This means they are not growing as tall as they should. Unfortunately, stunted childre...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-astronauts-dna-in-space/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/DLGr3RHtwa4 Summary: Researchers examined changes in telomere length during a short civilian space mission. Abstract: Space is a really cool place. It is even becoming popular as a tourist destination! But space is also a dangerous place. Floating around so...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-if-earth-had-a-ring-like-saturns/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/v9w0XqSlK8A Summary: Scientists investigated whether Earth used to have a ring around it and how this would have affected our planet millions of years ago. Abstract: We know that some planets can have rings. Saturn’s rings are especially famous! But could Ear...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-thiamine-fortified-salt-taste/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/ncKe3VNBk6c Summary: Researchers conducted taste tests to see whether a new thiamine-fortified salt could help address vitamin deficiencies in Cambodia. Abstract: Everyone needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. But it’s not always easy to get all you n...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-detect-rare-animals/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/0Uo06Yw5vkc Summary: Scientists use environmental DNA to determine which golden mole species live in the western part of southern Africa, including one species previously believed extinct. Abstract: Did you know that scientists can use DNA to figure out which organi...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-helpful-is-the-r21-malaria-vaccine/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Fzti2_4uFos Summary: Researchers wanted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the R21 malaria vaccine. Abstract: Have you ever heard of malaria? It's a serious disease spread by mosquito bites and affects millions of people each year. Scientists have develo...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-are-the-benefits-of-marine-protected-areas/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/mTdP4plixKw Summary: Researchers wanted to assess the economic benefits of marine protected areas. Abstract: You have probably heard that the ocean is in trouble. One reason is that we are catching too many fish, which is bad for the fish and the en...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-fingerprints-tell-us-about-artists/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/7lnGo38XJQ8 Summary: Researchers used a CT scan to analyze fingerprints left on a sculpture to determine information about the artist. Abstract: Have you ever noticed that each of your fingertips has a complex pattern of lines? These lines are unique to...

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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-much-do-viruses-change-over-time/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/qsMt1xldK64 Summary:Scientists compared ancient bacteriophages in human poop samples dating back 5,300 years to modern ones. Abstract: Bacteriophages, or just phages, are tiny viruses that infect bacteria. Some phages help us by killing harmful bacteria and keep...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencejournalforkids.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencejournalforkids.substack.com

Read this article at:   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/5bR2GVvQvYw Summary: Researchers found that bonobos and chimpanzees have a long-term social memory very similar to humans. Abstract: There are cute stories of zoo-living apes that seem to recognize their former caregivers. They also seem to recognize familiar apes and tell them apart from strangers. But we don’t know how detailed their memory...

Read this article at:   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/0hTsKN9snwU Summary: Researchers reviewed studies to summarize the effects of e-cigarette vaping on the body’s cells. Abstract: Did you know that most people who vape are teens? E-cigarette (e-cig) companies market vaping as a safe alternative to traditional smoking. Well, vaping is safer than traditional smoking, but it is still dangerous to...

Read this article at:   or watch at: https://youtu.be/dVoB7IS1k9g   Summary: Researchers investigated the impact of the accuracy of COVID-19 beliefs and metacognition on public health compliance and vaccine willingness. Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts asked people to take steps to help stop the spread of the virus. These included wearing face masks, limiting contact w...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-the-brain-adapt-to-blindness/   or watch at: https://youtu.be/SvF3TX1iO2Q   Summary: Scientists tested how blind and sighted people used sound in tracking motion to learn more about how the brain works. Abstract: You hear footsteps behind you. They’re getting louder! You turn around quickly. Your friend was trying to sne...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-air-travel-produce-fewer-greenhouse-gas-emissions/   or watch at: https://youtu.be/d8mS4bH_G2E   Summary: Researchers compare nine different possible scenarios to determine how the aviation industry could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Abstract: When you think about the causes of climate change, what comes to mind? Do y...

Read this article at:   or watch at: https://youtu.be/QsLFuo8TvhI   Summary: Researchers explore what causes online political discussions to get so mean. Abstract: Online discussions about politics can be very nasty. But why is that? Researchers have proposed two theories. One talks about the disagreement over ideas. And the second theory is that people see others as rivals. But there is a third t...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-dont-whales-get-cancer/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/C11YMSLV_e4 Summary: Researchers wanted to discover how the genomes of the humpback whale have evolved to help them avoid developing cancer. Abstract: Every day, the cells in your body are super busy growing and dividing. When something goes wrong, mutations appear. Our i...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-ai-make-online-chats-kinder/  or watch at: https://youtu.be/kgt424nIx6k   Summary: Researchers wanted to see if AI assistants can improve online political discussions. Abstract: Imagine a world where everyone can talk and share their ideas. Even if they don't agree, they listen to each other. This is what should happen in...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-doctors-treat-endometriosis/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/LWDUiEuk-GY Summary: Researchers studied how different types and amounts of macrophages affect endometriosis in mice. Abstract: Normally, the tissue that makes up each of your body’s organs only grows in the place it should. But that’s not the case for people w...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-bumble-bees-play/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/gT0LECbcxHk Summary: Researchers wanted to find out whether bumble bees take part in object play. Abstract: Have you watched cute cat videos or funny dog compilations? Or primates “monkeying around”? Then you know that mammals love to play. Even the dancing cockatiel has g...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-tell-whether-we-are-talking-to-a-computer-or-a-person/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/ST2dC1eQT64 Summary: Researchers studied the rules of thumb people use to tell computer-generated and human-made text apart, and found that people often used rules of thumb that were wrong. Abstract: How can you tell if you are talk...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-have-the-life-choices-of-women-in-india-changed-over-time/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/4ZI4Ye9tDQ8 Summary: Researchers analyze data to determine if the life trajectories of young women in India have changed over time. Abstract: What do you think you will be doing 10 years from now? Do you have a job? Are you married? Do...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-animals-behave-during-a-solar-eclipse/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/KsAYuSCgE9U Summary: Researchers examined the behavior of zoo animals during a total solar eclipse. Abstract: When was the last time you were at the zoo? You probably saw lots of animals doing lots of different things there. We wanted to know what zoo...