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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-was-the-impact-of-a-delayed-second-covid-19-vaccine/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/HsWs4qYyqFc Summary: Researchers wanted to know the impact of delaying the second COVID-19 vaccine dose in England. Abstract: Do you remember the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic? It got quite scary at times. There were many unknowns and g...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-tree-frogs-in-chernobyl-tell-us-about-radiation/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/3fM7TkhsjKA Summary: Scientists investigate the effect of radiation on the skin coloration of frogs in Chernobyl. Abstract: Have you ever heard of Chernobyl? It was a nuclear power plant that released large amounts of radiation into the envir...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-farming-impact-air-quality/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/SRWUd38gXhA Summary: Researchers wanted to understand the link between farming our food and air pollution. Abstract: Farming releases small particles of pollution into the air. This lowers the quality of the surrounding air and has serious impacts on human healt...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-the-eruption-of-a-volcano-affect-the-ocean-everywhere-on-earth/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/bOyBXmkTVbY Summary: Scientists analyze weather and ocean data to better understand the effects of the January 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption in Mexico. Abstract: Did you know that a volcanic eruption can affec...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-was-life-like-in-medieval-england/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/yWigSrXWHP4 Summary: Researchers found signs of intestinal worm infections in people who lived in medieval England. Abstract: We looked for signs of parasitic worm infection in people who lived in Cambridge, England during the Middle Ages. We compared two grou...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-you-get-vaccinated-without-a-needle/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/IMpGT-dKR10 Summary: Scientists develop a new COVID-19 vaccination method using vaccine patches, eliminating the need for needle-based vaccinations. Abstract: Vaccines are an important tool to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19. Desp...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-polar-bears-survive-longer-in-a-changing-climate/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/M69lyTjV78Q Summary: Researchers identified a new subpopulation of polar bears in Southeast Greenland that hunt for food on glacier ice. Abstract: Polar bears are decreasing in number because of climate change. Polar bears depend on Arctic...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-termites-teach-us-about-better-building-materials/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/NDD8PxRrmmI Summary: Termite mounds inspired scientists to create alternative building materials that are stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional clay bricks. Abstract: There is a global need for more sustainable and env...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-did-organoids-help-scientists-understand-covid-19/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/jAGVEmHiQK0 Summary: Scientists conducted a literature review to summarize the role of organoids in COVID-19 research. Abstract: Have you ever wondered how scientists know how a virus affects the human body? Or how they develop medicines and vac...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-a-spray-make-our-crops-better/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/nrZg9NQ7M8w Summary: Researchers developed a nanocarrier spray to better crops without modifying their genome. Abstract: Did you know that the first genetically modified crop was a tomato with delayed ripening? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been around...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-sunscreen-make-corals-sick/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Mf-Xd3ER6sM Summary: Researchers wanted to know how a chemical in sunscreen affects coral reefs. Abstract: Picture yourself diving into a tropical ocean. The sun is bright, and the water is clear and warm. What do you see? Colorful fish, playful dolphins, waving...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-are-aging-and-gut-bacteria-related/ or watch at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSvnTbZErwE Summary: Scientists investigated how the diversity of our small intestinal microbiome changes as we age. Abstract: We know that bacteria can be harmful and can cause a lot of diseases. But did you know that not all bacteria are bad?...

Read this article here: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-sharks-sleep/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/EEucn4KdiA4 Summary: Scientists wanted to understand more about sleep in sharks. Abstract: We all know what it feels like when we have not had enough sleep. You might feel tired, have trouble concentrating, or even be grumpy and irritable. Despite it being such an important par...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-can-some-monkeys-live-high-in-the-mountains/ or watch at https://youtu.be/Gkv2pyifmIw Summary: Scientists studied a high mountain monkey called the gelada to figure out how they survive in a harsh, low-oxygen environment. Abstract: Geladas are an unusual primate. They eat mostly grass instead of fruit or meat. They are known a...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-fossils-tell-us-about-the-nervous-systems-evolution/ or watch at https://youtu.be/69sv6Tf9HEo Summary: Paleontologists examined a well-preserved fossil of the central nervous system in an extinct horseshoe crab. Abstract: What can we learn from fossils? We can estimate the shape and size of an extinct animal. Anything els...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-know-about-dinosaurs-social-lives/ or watch at https://youtu.be/3HN_G6JcOCU Summary: Paleontologists learned about the social lives of Mussaurus patagonicus from a huge fossil find in southern Argentina. Abstract: Fossils tell us a lot about how dinosaur shapes changed over time. But learning how dinosaur behavior chang...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-oyster-farms-create-homes-for-fish/ or watch at https://youtu.be/rqJOTkL26xI Summary: Scientists wanted to find out whether oyster cages could provide important habitat for fish. Abstract: Fish are fascinating animals. Individual fish have places they call home as well as their own daily routines. We wanted to find out whe...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/do-fish-have-a-home/ or watch at https://youtu.be/1tZQwbFrXk0 Summary: Researchers wanted to see how fish used coastal habitats in an effort to identify specific areas where protection would be most helpful. Abstract: Do you have a favorite place? One that makes you feel safe and has everything you need to survive? Now imagine you...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-protect-the-seabed-from-storms/ or watch at https://youtu.be/GVASuv1B8ec Summary: Scientists wanted to see if protecting an area of UK seabed from destructive fishing would help it be stronger against extreme storms caused by climate change. Abstract: Have you seen any unusual weather recently? One of the changes we may...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-materials-made-of-the-same-elements-have-different-properties/ or watch at https://youtu.be/l9ALWuVKbxU Summary: Researchers create two polymers with different properties by rearranging the atoms in a sugar-based molecule. Abstract: Did you know that everything around you contains special molecules called polymers? These molec...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-mother-bees-brains-as-they-age/ or watch at https://youtu.be/d7jR3xfEj9g Summary: Scientists wondered if the brains of solitary bees grow larger as they age, like the brains of honeybees do. Abstract: You’re probably familiar with honeybees and bumblebees. But did you know that there are over 20,000 species of bees...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-prevent-cervical-cancer-in-mongolia/ or watch at https://youtu.be/3wYUR4J83dE Summary: Researchers wanted to find out if introducing HPV vaccination in Mongolia would be a cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer. Abstract: Have you ever heard of cervical cancer? It’s one of the most common forms of cancer among wo...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-gender-stereotypes-impact-girls-interest-in-science/ or watch at https://youtu.be/7DCPPLAPoGg Summary: Researchers investigated the impact of gender stereotypes favoring boys in computer science and engineering on children and adolescents. Abstract: Has anyone ever said that you couldn’t or shouldn’t do something because of...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-much-plastic-from-the-pandemic-ends-up-in-the-ocean/ or watch at https://youtu.be/PZwgm9WVgAo Summary: Researchers wanted to find out how much extra plastic waste from the pandemic has entered the ocean. Abstract: Have you ever noticed facemasks littering the streets? They’ve become a part of day-to-day life, but where do they...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-chemicals-affect-animals-and-their-kids/ or watch at https://youtu.be/V3YXB_rMgyM Summary: Researchers wanted to compare the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on different animals and their offspring. Abstract: Our endocrine system is very bossy. It controls many things in our bodies, like growth or mood. Sadly, the...