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Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/b9OvkOCN21A Summary : Scientists found that past extinctions help us understand why species disappear but may not predict extinction in the future. Abstract : Our planet has millions of amazing species of plants and animals. But scientists now believe that Earth is having an extinction crisis caused by humans. Hundreds of species have gone extin...

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/cbheEPeWzTk Summary : Scientists found evidence of droughts in ancient human history by looking at the layers in a stalagmite from Mexico.  Abstract : Do you choose to do different activities on rainy days and sunny days? Much like we react to the weather day to day, humans also respond to the climate. The climate is the long-term pattern in weat...

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/dYpODn4Q8Go Summary : Fringe-lipped bats get better at identifying frogs and toads by their mating calls as they get older. Abstract : Can you think of a sound that tells you that you’re about to get your favourite food? Maybe a friend opens a bag of chips, or you hear corn popping. Listening helped you get a snack! Some animals are very good at...

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/u64V_AHfE_s Summary : Researchers used two methods to determine the pressure experienced by rocks in the Grand Canyon to make a more detailed timeline for the area.  Abstract : Did you know the Grand Canyon can help us figure out what happened on Earth long ago? As in, 1.7 billion years ago? As we go down into the Grand Canyon, we find older and...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/KbvQUJSS298 Summary : Scientists tested whether tiny radio-tag backpacks changed how hummingbirds spent their time flying, feeding, preening, and perching.  Abstract : Scientists often use tiny tools to study wild animals. These tools can show where animals go and how they move. But if the tools aren't safe for the animals, then we aren't doing...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/kvbw3exNvf0 Summary : Researchers examined the leg movements of shrimp while swimming and found that reducing drag is an important factor in their movement. Abstract : It is important for animals to move around easily. It helps them avoid predators or catch a meal. But the ways animals move depend on the environment they live in. A lot of animal...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-living-in-a-multilingual-country-slow-down-aging/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/WQRs-r1iqRc Summary : Researchers wanted to find out if living in a multilingual country can help people stay mentally and physically active as they grow older.  Abstract : Have you heard about brain training? That might bring to mind crossword p...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/thinking-about-thinking-how-do-birds-make-choices/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/SilL7szcPeo Summary : Researchers showed how the Eurasian jay uses metacognition to solve tricky puzzles and seek out their favorite food. Abstract : What do you do when you’re asked a tricky question in class? Do you take a guess or wait for an eas...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/WmpUt1i546U Summary : A team of scientists went on an expedition to a river in Alaska to find out why the river suddenly turned bright orange. Abstract : The Salmon River in Alaska’s Kobuk Valley National Park is wild and scenic. Recently, scientists were surprised to find many of the streams in the park turning a bright, rusty shade of orange....

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/K4wcSGpX9dM Summary : Scientists created a new device copying the remora fish's natural ability to hitchhike on other animals. Abstract : Have you ever wondered how small animals survive in a giant ocean full of danger? Remora fish attach to sharks, whales, turtles, boats, and even divers to survive. We studied remoras to figure out how they att...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/YUJcgeSNXbo Summary : Scientists engineered cyanobacteria to remove microplastics and extra nutrients from wastewater. Abstract : Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that end up in rivers and oceans. They are hard to remove because they are so small. We wanted a better way to clean them up. We used genetic engineering to change cyanobacteri...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/lH8tXnDGYQ4 Summary : Researchers observe spectral bats with a wildlife camera to learn about their parenting and social behaviors.  Abstract : Working with others often makes a task easier. Whether at home, at school, or at work, humans collaborate to achieve shared goals. Studies show that other species also collaborate. Many animals work toge...

Read this article at:  or watch at: https://youtu.be/EZ07V85q6FE Summary : Scientists retraced the steps of an expedition from 30 years ago to see how mountain birds are adapting to climate change. Abstract : What do you do when it’s too hot? Do you sweat and stay where you are? Or do you go looking for somewhere more comfortable, like the shade under a tree? Climate change is making many places o...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-monitor-the-wildlife-trade/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/R7oWnWKMEZE Summary : Researchers used databases to figure out the extent of wildlife trade and how to make it more sustainable. Abstract : The wildlife trade is a threat to global biodiversity. But we don’t know how much of a threat. That’s because some countri...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/where-do-whale-sharks-have-their-babies/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/JJHuWMotBgw Summary : Scientists studied where baby whale sharks are found and discovered that they often appear near low-oxygen ocean zones.  Abstract : Where do the world’s biggest fish have their babies? This question remains one of the ocean’s greatest my...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-viruses-wake-up-sleeping-cancer-cells/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/ksEuNI3AhXQ Summary : Researchers discovered that viruses that infect the lungs can reactivate sleeping breast cancer cells  Abstract : Have you ever had a virus like the flu or coronavirus? These viruses affect the lungs. They also activate the immune...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-make-better-food-for-honeybees/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/IRyT-dMDe6c Summary : Researchers improve honeybee health by modifying yeast to produce the substances in pollen. Abstract : Honeybees visit flowers to collect food for themselves and their colonies. When bees visit flowers, they also pollinate. Pollination...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-treehoppers-have-such-strange-body-shapes/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/zAqBSz7Mnwg Summary : Scientists discovered that treehoppers can sense electric fields in the air and that their strange body shapes help make these invisible cues easier to detect. Abstract : Some animals can sense tiny electric fields around them....

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-bacteria-protect-each-other-from-antibiotics/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/YEX5ycutefY Summary : Researchers show how bacteria living close together form patterns, share protection, and respond to antibiotics in surprising ways. Abstract : Bacteria do not live alone. They crowd together and form tiny “neighborhoods.” In...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-toxic-chemicals-are-released-in-lithium-ion-battery-fires/ or watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAK3t8_MeN0 Summary : Scientists determined how particles released by lithium-ion batteries can affect lung health. Abstract : Portable electronic devices are an essential part of life. Cell phones, laptops, and tablets ar...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-has-weathering-affected-earth/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/_Gh4H-8lm24 Summary : Researchers analyzed marine sediments to determine the weathering patterns over the last two billion years. Abstract : Have you ever wondered why the Grand Canyon is so deep? Weathering of rocks creates features like this. Physical and chemica...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-makes-some-medicines-too-thick/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/zcofWUPH4nw Summary : Researchers used computer simulation models to investigate why medicines become viscous at high concentrations. Abstract : A lot of thought goes into the creation of a medicine. One important consideration is how the medicine is given. Some...

Read this article at:   https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-your-gut-talk-to-your-brain/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/TyzqiA5L0o4 Summary : Scientists found a new gut “sixth sense” that detects bacterial flagellin and tells the brain to stop eating. Abstract : You have heard about the 5 senses, right? We use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to understand the world. But di...

Read this article at:  https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/freeze-or-run-how-does-a-mouses-brain-react/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/Ab-0692xpL4 Summary : Scientists studied why similar species of mice either run or freeze when faced with the same predator.  Abstract : What would your first reaction be if you saw a lion in the wild? You might not even think about it before you start to...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-we-make-milk-from-insects/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/6E6xobn21DQ Summary : Scientists use insect larvae to make a healthy, sustainable milk alternative and a useful material. Abstract : Did you know that what you eat affects the environment? Meat and dairy products typically come from animals. Raising animals requires a l...