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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-we-learn-from-environmental-accidents/   or watch at: https://youtu.be/pqKT4I_AYW0 Summary : Researchers summarize findings about the human health effects of a chemical after it was accidentally included in livestock feed. Abstract : Accidents happen, and when they do, it is important to learn from them. Environmental ac...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/are-there-toxic-chemicals-in-peoples-bodies/   or watch at: https://youtu.be/OA-h9LpBu30 Summary : Researchers analyzed blood samples of Glynn County residents to determine their level of exposure to dangerous chemicals from nearby Superfund sites. Abstract : Did you know that some parts of the United States are contaminated with...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-your-brain-know-which-food-made-you-sick/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/y0ySCVZrZgM Summary : Scientists studied how the brain links new flavors with delayed sickness by replaying flavor memories in the amygdala. Abstract : Sometimes food makes you feel sick long after you eat it. But how does your brain know which food...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/whats-on-natures-secret-plant-list/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/MeXwRVLbOpM Summary : Scientists studied thousands of sites worldwide to discover that natural areas are missing many plant species that could live there, a hidden loss they call dark diversity. Abstract : Picture a meadow or forest full of plants. Did you know tha...

Read this article at:   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/XIl20eaK31U Summary: Researchers wanted to know how fast COVID-19 science research reached decision-makers. Abstract: Do you remember the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic? Leaders had to make fast choices. But how did they know what to do? We looked at the work of a team of scientists from Imperial College London. They helped by sharing...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/who-lives-in-the-rainforest-canopy/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/EkO0cYJbMOU Summary: Researchers developed a new eDNA collection system to look at biodiversity in tropical rainforests. Abstract: Can you list all the animals that live at the top of rainforest trees? You might have seen pictures of birds or monkeys living in th...

Read this article at:   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/GBkNur1E_Bw Summary: Researchers identified four different camouflage hunting displays in wild broadclub cuttlefish. Abstract: Predators and prey are in conflict with each other. Predators try to catch prey, while prey try to avoid predators. Predators can blend into their surroundings and wait for prey to get close. Or predators can chase the...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-growing-seaweed-help-fight-climate-change/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Av0AflIv6bY Summary: Researchers compared seaweed farming scenarios to see if seaweed farming could help reduce carbon emissions. Abstract: Why is seaweed important? If you ask a fish, they might say that seaweed helps them hide from predators. A...

Read this article at:   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/JKoJhxkvFYQ Summary: Scientists wanted to find out how sea snails were adapting to new habitats in colder waters. Abstract: If you lived in sunny California, would you want to move north? Well, some sea snails are doing exactly that! We were curious about Kellet’s whelks, a type of sea snail. They usually live in the warm waters of Southern Ca...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-are-good-ways-to-track-melting-glaciers/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/BUo2SaeYdKo Summary: Researchers combined datasets to more accurately measure changes in glacier melt around the world. Abstract: Have you ever watched an ice cube melt on a hot day? Well, that’s happening to glaciers all over the world. Glaciers have...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-is-bird-flu-making-cows-sick/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Hf7bk_O6LIA Summary: Scientists tracked how the bird flu virus spread from birds to dairy cows and other animals. Abstract: Did you know bird flu can affect animals other than birds? Bird flu usually affects wild birds like geese and farm birds like chickens. But...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-climate-change-affect-mental-health/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Pr2AJ_6sm2I Summary: Researchers develop a way to determine the level of climate change anxiety a person experiences. Abstract: Did you know that climate change affects people’s mental health? Some people experience climate change anxiety. They have ex...

Read this article at:   https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-lizards-find-food-to-eat/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/WzUBIZ_qGjE Summary: Scientists watched lizards navigate a maze to learn more about how lizards use their senses to find food. Abstract: What is your hide-and-seek strategy? Maybe you search one area at a time, look for signs of movement, or even listen to see if y...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-do-egyptian-mummies-smell-like/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/whGBDdaNJS8 Summary: Researchers smelled ancient Egyptian mummified bodies to learn more about mummification materials, decomposition, and preservation practices. Abstract: There are lots of things to see in museums. Some museums even have things you can touch...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-rats-help-fight-tuberculosis/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/aQSq5wYeH_4 Summary: Researchers compared the ability of African giant pouched rats to identify tuberculosis in adults and children to standard microscope smear tests. Abstract: Can you imagine a rat sniffing out a disease? The African giant pouched rat can! S...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/do-some-dog-breeds-have-a-better-sense-of-smell/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/ydH_4wytXJY Summary: Researchers compared the smelling abilities of dogs across different breeds to see which types of dogs might make the best searchers. Abstract: Have you ever seen a search dog? What breed of dog was it? Search dogs are specially...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-climate-change-impact-satellites/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/lh3fpn3sIQ8 Summary: Researchers used climate scenarios to estimate the future number of satellites that could safely fit in low Earth orbit.  Abstract: There are a lot of satellites in low Earth orbit. We use them for things like communication and weather...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-is-a-sense-of-community-so-important-for-our-well-being/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/isK_krpNqkc Summary: Researchers wanted to explore how your way of thinking about time might explain the link between feeling like you belong to a group and your mental health. Abstract: Anxiety, depression, and stress are becoming more...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-octopuses-coordinate-their-arms/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/TaEPrsglDko Summary: Researchers explored the nervous system of octopuses to understand how they coordinate eight arms and hundreds of suckers. Abstract: Have you ever tried patting your head and rubbing your stomach simultaneously? Coordinating two arms at...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-there-be-oxygen-in-the-deep-sea-without-light/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/T1KXbjH6TY8 Summary: Researchers explored how oxygen could be produced in the deep sea. Abstract: Have you ever wondered what goes on at the bottom of the ocean? We do! During experiments near the seafloor, we detected oxygen production. It did...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-you-do-with-a-microscopic-robot/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Vl9UUr90ch0 Summary: Scientists built a microscopic robot that can interact with light in useful ways. Abstract: Can you imagine a robot so small that you can’t even see it without a microscope? No, it’s not science fiction! Microscopic robots, or microbot...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-many-legs-does-it-take-to-escape-a-predator/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/5orR9Vr5BBM Summary: Researchers wanted to learn whether using two legs instead of four helps jumping rodents escape their predators Abstract: Why do animals have such different shapes and sizes? Many animals are hunted by predators. Prey animals ha...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-predict-extreme-winter-weather/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/aX88S-pYOnc Summary: Scientists analyzed data to determine what factors affect the formation of a weak polar vortex. Abstract: Some winter days are so cold and snowy that you feel like you are living at the North Pole. But what causes the weather to be so...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-rivers-flow-through-the-air/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/_za5Bb3Q9s8 Summary: Researchers wanted to know how dense atmospheric river clusters form and how climate change might increase their frequency and intensity. Abstract: In 2022 and 2023, California experienced a series of atmospheric rivers that caused major dama...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-groups-of-ants-make-shared-decisions/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/kvr4f2NfooE Summary: Researchers wanted to discover which group decision-making strategy weaver ants used when transporting their prey back to the nest. Abstract: Have you ever noticed that animals living in groups tend to work together? For example, Af...