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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...

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...