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But gold, silver, and bronze won't be the only colors in focus at the Games. © Society for Science & the Public 2000–2020. In other news, the new World Cup soccer ball gets put to the test; satellite-dish shaped leaves help a plant attract bats; trips to Mars are made possible by recycling urine; and the largest known species of dinosaur has recently been discovered in Argentina. This sandbag is lightweight and, when wet, forms a waterproof barrier. New helmet technologies will provide more protection for the brain.
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Every year, scientists discover new species around the world. Gravity is a fundamental force that attracts objects with mass to other objects with mass. A US company wants to mine asteroids for precious metals. But zombie ants are real! What is going on with my moon? Recently, scientists enlisted the help of gamers to tackle the AIDS virus. Similar to tree rings, scientists have discovered growth rings in lobsters that reveal their age. In early 2011, a series of animal die-offs in the U.S. sparked alarm, but scientists are now able to explain the cause for each of them. Founded in 2003, Science News for Students is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and educators.The publication, as well as Science News magazine, are published by the Society for Science & the Public, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Along with other priorities, science and technology are now more important than ever. BONUS VIDEO: Show students FlipperBot in action with this exciting video!
It was the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescope, with which the astronomer discovered that other planets have moons, and it was the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth. Researchers developed an inexpensive test to identify oil-eating bacteria that can clean up crude oil spills. But injury to either of these can cause lifelong medical problems, including paralysis. Astronauts that go to Mars will need protection from microgravity and radiation, plus mini-medical devices to diagnose problems and manage emergencies. Researchers wanted to know which students are most at risk of getting a lower quality education and how racial and ethnic segregation in U.S. public schools is linked to school poverty. But what happens next is absolutely crucial to the planet's atmosphere. The shuttle program ends this year. This special. Snakes don't seem like natural flyers. A kind of fungus infects a kind of ant and controls its actions, forcing the ant to climb to a certain height and clamp down on a leaf, where the ant stays until... (Read on for the conclusion.). They consume prey animals that native predators rely on for survival.
The tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will have long-lasting effects on all of nature in and around the Gulf, and elsewhere.
But a recent space experiment proved that there are water molecules on its surface. Their experiment may help us develop a better understanding of the effects of global warming.
Recent scientific research indicates that some animals have more humanlike smarts than we thought. Also, a special feature explains the latest on what likely killed the dinosaurs.
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They will implant genes extracted from mammoth bones into the eggs of an African elephant. Scientists refer to a narcotic as a drug that stops pain, but the word can be used in other ways as well. As another sign of intelligence, crocs and gators can climb trees to spot prey and bask in the sun. Can you imagine printing a bicycle from your computer? From glaciers in the refrigerator to a rover in the field, here’s how young scientists are looking to help us adapt to climate change. Most kids don’t know where to find help to stop using e-cigarettes. Past editions from the Science in the News archive provide additional reading resources for whole-group instruction or independent practice. 1719 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, One hummingbird survives cold nights by nearly freezing stiff, Gene editing can alter body fat and may fight diabetes, COVID-19 risk linked to vaping, but addicted kids find it hard to stop, These free programs can help teens seeking to quit vaping, Batteries not included: This Game Boy look-alike doesn’t need them, Student scientists work to help all of us survive a warmer world, Surviving Mars missions will take planning and lots of innovation, This high-tech sweeper is designed for super-clingy moon dust, Trees power this alarm system for remote forest fires, The faster trees grow, the younger they die, Some Neandertal genes may up the risk of severe COVID-19. Space. Scientists recently confirmed what Japanese mushroom farmers have known for centuries. Leaking radiation is a serious threat to people and the environment. Science in the News provides opportunities to teach critical thinking, inquiry, and the genre-specific, life-long literacy skill of reading the news.