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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...

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...