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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-are-flights-getting-bumpier/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/PyKzTYndrYY Summary: Researchers wanted to find out how turbulence affecting planes has changed over the last 40 years. Abstract: Have you ever ridden on an airplane? If so, was there a moment when it suddenly started to shake? That unpleasant and sometimes scary sha...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-is-heart-disease-different-for-women-and-men/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/y1KdGp670Bw Summary: Scientists looked at over 87,000 patients to find out if male and female bodies respond differently to heart disease. Abstract: Did you know that your sex can change the way your body responds to disease? We wanted to know how th...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-is-it-so-hard-to-bring-back-extinct-species/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/VlMtsewvcQs Summary: Researchers compared DNA from living and extinct species to explore the limits of de-extinction projects. Abstract: De-extinction is the science of bringing back extinct species. But it’s very challenging. Scientists are testing...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-kinds-of-foods-did-neanderthals-eat/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/DI73HcaKZHY Summary: Scientists found clues about Neanderthal eating habits hidden in a tooth found in a mountain cave. Abstract: Have you ever wondered what people in the Stone Age had for dinner? Food back then was very different from today! People gathere...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-tardigrades-survive-without-water/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/4TacrV1zxeg Summary: Researchers studied how different tardigrade species survive difficult conditions. Abstract: Tardigrades (also called water bears) are tiny, eight-legged animals that live all over Earth. They need water to be active, but have an amazin...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-we-learn-about-dinosaur-skin-using-a-laser/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/XnEJihYBR6E Summary: Scientists used a new laser method to analyze a dinosaur fossil to learn more about its skin. Abstract: Have you ever wondered how we know what dinosaurs looked like millions of years ago? We analyze fossils! When you think ab...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-protect-valuable-marine-habitats-for-fisheries/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/SJ2uS368HL4 Summary: Researchers determined the habitat value for fisheries in Jersey and France to help develop sustainable management plans in the future. Abstract: Have you ever wondered where the fish you eat comes from? Many fisheries a...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-offshore-mussel-farms-help-to-repair-the-ocean/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/rvDeDogDogY Summary: Scientists observed how installing a mussel farm in the ocean changes the undersea habitat. Abstract: Lots of people around the world love eating seafood! Unfortunately, some fishing practices harm seafloor habitats. Is the...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-being-sick-with-covid-19-in-the-past-protect-you-in-the-future/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/k0fXnPD6SD8 Summary: Researchers wanted to know how well a past COVID-19 infection protects people against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 different variants. Abstract: Did you have COVID-19? Maybe you are better protected than you...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-estuaries-improve-water-quality/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/DwugXqp1BzU Summary: Scientists wanted to know how a restored estuary works throughout the year. Abstract: Estuaries are very special. They act like a natural filter that helps clean the water before it enters the ocean. But we don’t fully understand how this...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-we-learn-from-carbon-on-mars/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/_GdN7QtBoIc Summary: Researchers used the Curiosity Rover to determine the origins of carbon on the surface of Mars. Abstract: Mars is currently dry and cold and doesn’t have much of an atmosphere, but what was it like in the past? Did Mars ever have a climate...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-track-life-in-the-ocean/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/fcDYmzxjtb4 Abstract: Have you ever tried to count all the different species in a pond? It’s very hard, especially when you try to find all the tiny animals hiding among the weeds. Now, imagine if you wanted to count all the species in the sea! Scientists struggle...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-leopard-seals-survive-climate-change/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/4_xacxdeqSU Summary: Researchers studied variability in the traits and behaviors of leopard seals to assess how well they may adjust to climate change. Abstract: Have you ever been by yourself and needed to get something off a high shelf, but couldn’t r...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-armadillos-show-us-how-to-regrow-a-liver/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/8ubRTNLrvL4 Summary: Researchers find that leprosy infection causes armadillo livers to grow, offering clues to organ regeneration. Abstract: What if we could make our body’s old or sick cells act young again? Surprisingly, the bacteria that cause lepros...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-glassfrogs-become-transparent/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/2EoQLNFYkfo Summary: Researchers discovered how glassfrogs avoid detection by predators by storing their red blood cells in their livers. Abstract: Glassfrogs earned their name not because they are fragile, but because they are see-through! These tropical frogs...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/where-did-south-american-wild-canids-come-from/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/o1rIhsW4lQc Summary: Scientists set out to discover the evolutionary history of South American wild canids. Abstract: South America has the most diverse group of wild canids in the world. There are 10 different species! But where did they come from? An...

Read this article at:   https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/where-did-cats-first-start-living-with-people/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/QGJa0UROGOI Summary: Researchers analyzed the DNA from over 2,000 cats to find out where cats were first domesticated. Abstract: People all around the world love their cats. Cats are cute, and they can also be helpful! Cats are great at catching mice...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-black-rats-change-the-behavior-of-reef-fish/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/eygqUtAndtY Summary: Scientists discovered that invasive black rats on islands in the Indian Ocean affect the territorial behavior of reef fish. Abstract: Every animal needs an environment where it can survive and thrive. Unfortunately, humans a...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/which-type-of-people-tend-to-help-others/   or watch at:  https://youtu.be/GVssR3mtBAY Summary: Researchers investigated factors that contribute to a person’s willingness to take part in prosocial behaviors. Abstract: Have you ever helped a friend find a lost item? Or donated old clothes or toys to a charity? When you help someon...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-recycle-plastic-more-sustainably/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/4CB0N9LxH8c Summary: Researchers discover a new enzyme that can help make plastic recycling more efficient and sustainable. Abstract: Plastic is all around us: in our toothbrushes, pens, cars, and even clothing! It is very useful. But plastic trash ends...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-we-use-bacteria-to-make-renewable-rocket-fuel/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/w89zniBxguc Summary: Scientists explored whether bacteria could be used to make high-energy biofuels to make rockets, airplanes, and ships more sustainable. Abstract: NASA’s space shuttle has to reach speeds of almost 18,000 miles per hour (29,000 k...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-bacteria-help-plants/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/53P-RR4eMXQ Summary: Scientists investigated bacteria that promote nitrogen fixation which could cut down on the use of fertilizers. Abstract: All plants need nitrogen to grow. Farmers use chemical fertilizers to add nitrogen to the soil. But this creates a lot of proble...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-are-people-more-likely-to-get-sick-when-it-is-cold/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/gvSTjL4zOwI Summary: Scientists determine how cold weather affects the nose’s ability to prevent viruses from infecting nasal cells. Abstract: Did you know that your nose protects you from germs? The nose makes small sacs called extracellular v...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-tusks-tell-us-about-the-lives-of-mastodons/  or watch at:  https://youtu.be/bv5h6B0_8aA Summary: Paleontologists analyzed a male mastodon’s tusk to reveal his behavior during his life. Abstract: Did you know that tusks are enormous teeth? Many animals have them, but the biggest ones belong to elephants and their relative...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-a-robotic-arm-be-controlled-by-the-brain/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/pDFzjAQyLXM Summary: Scientists test a new system that allows a person to control a robotic arm with their brain. Abstract: Picking up an object and moving it from one place to another might seem like an easy, everyday task. But for many people with tetr...