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Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-did-organoids-help-scientists-understand-covid-19/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/jAGVEmHiQK0 Summary: Scientists conducted a literature review to summarize the role of organoids in COVID-19 research. Abstract: Have you ever wondered how scientists know how a virus affects the human body? Or how they develop medicines and vac...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-a-spray-make-our-crops-better/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/nrZg9NQ7M8w Summary: Researchers developed a nanocarrier spray to better crops without modifying their genome. Abstract: Did you know that the first genetically modified crop was a tomato with delayed ripening? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been around...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-sunscreen-make-corals-sick/ or watch at:  https://youtu.be/Mf-Xd3ER6sM Summary: Researchers wanted to know how a chemical in sunscreen affects coral reefs. Abstract: Picture yourself diving into a tropical ocean. The sun is bright, and the water is clear and warm. What do you see? Colorful fish, playful dolphins, waving...

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-are-aging-and-gut-bacteria-related/ or watch at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSvnTbZErwE Summary: Scientists investigated how the diversity of our small intestinal microbiome changes as we age. Abstract: We know that bacteria can be harmful and can cause a lot of diseases. But did you know that not all bacteria are bad?...

Read this article here: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-sharks-sleep/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/EEucn4KdiA4 Summary: Scientists wanted to understand more about sleep in sharks. Abstract: We all know what it feels like when we have not had enough sleep. You might feel tired, have trouble concentrating, or even be grumpy and irritable. Despite it being such an important par...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-can-some-monkeys-live-high-in-the-mountains/ or watch at https://youtu.be/Gkv2pyifmIw Summary: Scientists studied a high mountain monkey called the gelada to figure out how they survive in a harsh, low-oxygen environment. Abstract: Geladas are an unusual primate. They eat mostly grass instead of fruit or meat. They are known a...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-fossils-tell-us-about-the-nervous-systems-evolution/ or watch at https://youtu.be/69sv6Tf9HEo Summary: Paleontologists examined a well-preserved fossil of the central nervous system in an extinct horseshoe crab. Abstract: What can we learn from fossils? We can estimate the shape and size of an extinct animal. Anything els...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-know-about-dinosaurs-social-lives/ or watch at https://youtu.be/3HN_G6JcOCU Summary: Paleontologists learned about the social lives of Mussaurus patagonicus from a huge fossil find in southern Argentina. Abstract: Fossils tell us a lot about how dinosaur shapes changed over time. But learning how dinosaur behavior chang...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-oyster-farms-create-homes-for-fish/ or watch at https://youtu.be/rqJOTkL26xI Summary: Scientists wanted to find out whether oyster cages could provide important habitat for fish. Abstract: Fish are fascinating animals. Individual fish have places they call home as well as their own daily routines. We wanted to find out whe...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/do-fish-have-a-home/ or watch at https://youtu.be/1tZQwbFrXk0 Summary: Researchers wanted to see how fish used coastal habitats in an effort to identify specific areas where protection would be most helpful. Abstract: Do you have a favorite place? One that makes you feel safe and has everything you need to survive? Now imagine you...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-protect-the-seabed-from-storms/ or watch at https://youtu.be/GVASuv1B8ec Summary: Scientists wanted to see if protecting an area of UK seabed from destructive fishing would help it be stronger against extreme storms caused by climate change. Abstract: Have you seen any unusual weather recently? One of the changes we may...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-materials-made-of-the-same-elements-have-different-properties/ or watch at https://youtu.be/l9ALWuVKbxU Summary: Researchers create two polymers with different properties by rearranging the atoms in a sugar-based molecule. Abstract: Did you know that everything around you contains special molecules called polymers? These molec...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-mother-bees-brains-as-they-age/ or watch at https://youtu.be/d7jR3xfEj9g Summary: Scientists wondered if the brains of solitary bees grow larger as they age, like the brains of honeybees do. Abstract: You’re probably familiar with honeybees and bumblebees. But did you know that there are over 20,000 species of bees...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-prevent-cervical-cancer-in-mongolia/ or watch at https://youtu.be/3wYUR4J83dE Summary: Researchers wanted to find out if introducing HPV vaccination in Mongolia would be a cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer. Abstract: Have you ever heard of cervical cancer? It’s one of the most common forms of cancer among wo...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-gender-stereotypes-impact-girls-interest-in-science/ or watch at https://youtu.be/7DCPPLAPoGg Summary: Researchers investigated the impact of gender stereotypes favoring boys in computer science and engineering on children and adolescents. Abstract: Has anyone ever said that you couldn’t or shouldn’t do something because of...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-much-plastic-from-the-pandemic-ends-up-in-the-ocean/ or watch at https://youtu.be/PZwgm9WVgAo Summary: Researchers wanted to find out how much extra plastic waste from the pandemic has entered the ocean. Abstract: Have you ever noticed facemasks littering the streets? They’ve become a part of day-to-day life, but where do they...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-chemicals-affect-animals-and-their-kids/ or watch at https://youtu.be/V3YXB_rMgyM Summary: Researchers wanted to compare the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on different animals and their offspring. Abstract: Our endocrine system is very bossy. It controls many things in our bodies, like growth or mood. Sadly, the...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-ducklings-swim-in-a-line-behind-their-mother/ or watch at https://youtu.be/5mpFCPDto5g Summary: Scientists created a mathematical model to figure out why swimming in a line benefits baby ducks and geese. Abstract: Have you ever seen baby ducks or geese swimming in line behind their mother? They’re so cute! But why do they d...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-chemicals-influence-your-hormones/ or watch at https://youtu.be/thbgMoBvC88 Summary: Scientists compiled a list of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and how they get into the environment. Abstract: Did you know that hormones not only influence your mood but also most of your body’s functions? They are messengers involved in t...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-makes-you-choose-the-food-you-eat/ or watch at https://youtu.be/nizD88jGAbE Summary: Researchers investigated what adolescents eat worldwide and what factors influence these food choices. Abstract: Have you ever thought about why you eat what you eat? Is it because it’s tasty? Healthy? Trendy? There are many factors that infl...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-plastic-in-the-soil/ or watch at https://youtu.be/xaL05ONEzkg Summary: Scientists conducted an experiment to determine what happens to different types of plastic when they are exposed to soil. Abstract: Can you think of life without plastic? Plastic is currently one of the most common materials. It’s used for most...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-are-chemicals-impacting-our-reproductive-health/ or watch at https://youtu.be/eaTF-3WQdfA Summary: Researchers wanted to understand how endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect the reproductive development of fish and mammals. Abstract: You might have heard of a chemical called BPA. Maybe you have seen a “BPA Free” label on a reu...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-reduce-our-environmental-footprint-one-food-at-a-time/ or watch at https://youtu.be/gPygKRjtYic Summary: Scientists investigated the impact of single-food substitutions on carbon emissions and water use. Abstract: Have you ever wondered what you can do to help the environment and slow climate change? What about eating c...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-graves-tell-us-about-gender-identity/ or watch https://youtu.be/gffDr7lrVDM Summary: Archaeologists wanted to find out who a person buried in an early medieval grave with jewelry and swords really was. Abstract: How do we find out about people who lived hundreds and even thousands of years ago? Often we look at their grav...

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-we-find-a-planet-in-another-galaxy/ or watch at https://youtu.be/6DRg7ffqTlE Summary: Scientists found evidence for the first possible planet ever to be detected in another galaxy. Abstract: Have you ever looked up at the sky on a dark, clear night and wondered about all those beautiful, shining stars above you? How many ar...