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10:19

E173: Why are some sea snails moving north? [SJK...

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2025/10/22

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/JKoJhxkvFYQSummary: Scientists wanted to find out how sea snails were adapting to new habitats in colder waters.Abstract: If you lived in sunny California, would you want to move north? Well, some sea snails are doing exactly that! We were curious about Kellet’s whelks, a type of sea snail. They usually live in the warm waters of Southern California and Mexico. Now, we’re finding them further north in colder water! We collected Kellet’s whelks

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10:30

E172: What are good ways to track melting glaciers?...

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2025/09/29

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-are-good-ways-to-track-melting-glaciers/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/BUo2SaeYdKoSummary: Researchers combined datasets to more accurately measure changes in glacier melt around the world.Abstract: Have you ever watched an ice cube melt on a hot day? Well, that’s happening to glaciers all over the world. Glaciers have important impacts on water resources, runoff, and sea level rise. Keeping track of how glaciers change is

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9:25

E171: Why is bird flu making cows sick? [SJK Audio...

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2025/09/24

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/Hf7bk_O6LIASummary: Scientists tracked how the bird flu virus spread from birds to dairy cows and other animals.Abstract: Did you know bird flu can affect animals other than birds? Bird flu usually affects wild birds like geese and farm birds like chickens. But sometimes it can “jump” to other animals. This includes cats, cows, and even humans. We wanted to understand this process better.When cows started getting sick from bird flu and stopped

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10:38

E170: How does climate change affect mental health?...

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2025/09/17

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-climate-change-affect-mental-health/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/Pr2AJ_6sm2ISummary: Researchers develop a way to determine the level of climate change anxiety a person experiences.Abstract: Did you know that climate change affects people’s mental health? Some people experience climate change anxiety. They have extreme worries and fears about the future because of climate change. We wanted to describe the levels of

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9:44

E169: How do lizards find food to eat? [SJK Audio...

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2025/08/27

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/WzUBIZ_qGjESummary: Scientists watched lizards navigate a maze to learn more about how lizards use their senses to find food.Abstract: What is your hide-and-seek strategy? Maybe you search one area at a time, look for signs of movement, or even listen to see if you can hear your friends. Wild animals use lots of different strategies when they search for food. Guatemalan beaded lizards come from a desert valley surrounded by rugged mountains. They

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10:28

E168: What do Egyptian mummies smell like?

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2025/08/27

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-do-egyptian-mummies-smell-like/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/whGBDdaNJS8Summary: Researchers smelled ancient Egyptian mummified bodies to learn more about mummification materials, decomposition, and preservation practices.Abstract: There are lots of things to see in museums. Some museums even have things you can touch or hear. But not many museums have things you can smell. Smells from museum artifacts can provide a lot of

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11:17

E167: How can rats help fight tuberculosis? [SJK...

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2025/08/13

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/aQSq5wYeH_4Summary: Researchers compared the ability of African giant pouched rats to identify tuberculosis in adults and children to standard microscope smear tests.Abstract: Can you imagine a rat sniffing out a disease? The African giant pouched rat can! Scientists trained these rats to identify if a person has tuberculosis (TB). TB is a bacterial disease that most commonly affects the lungs. It spreads easily and can be dangerous if untreated

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9:06

E166: Do some dog breeds have a better sense of...

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2025/08/07

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/do-some-dog-breeds-have-a-better-sense-of-smell/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/ydH_4wytXJYSummary: Researchers compared the smelling abilities of dogs across different breeds to see which types of dogs might make the best searchers.Abstract: Have you ever seen a search dog? What breed of dog was it? Search dogs are specially trained to detect explosives, drugs, or diseases. To be good at this job, search dogs must have a sharp

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10:53

E165: How does climate change impact satellites?

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2025/07/18

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/lh3fpn3sIQ8Summary: Researchers used climate scenarios to estimate the future number of satellites that could safely fit in low Earth orbit. Abstract: There are a lot of satellites in low Earth orbit. We use them for things like communication and weather forecasting. Climate change is actually cooling this region of our atmosphere. This changes the density of air there. Changes in climate could impact these satellites. We wanted to know how

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9:49

E164: Why is a sense of community so important for...

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2025/07/07

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-is-a-sense-of-community-so-important-for-our-well-being/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/isK_krpNqkcSummary: Researchers wanted to explore how your way of thinking about time might explain the link between feeling like you belong to a group and your mental health.Abstract: Anxiety, depression, and stress are becoming more common. Psychologists want to understand why. We were curious to find out how feeling like you belong to a

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9:10

E163: How do octopuses coordinate their arms? [SJK...

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2025/06/25

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/TaEPrsglDkoSummary: Researchers explored the nervous system of octopuses to understand how they coordinate eight arms and hundreds of suckers.Abstract: Have you ever tried patting your head and rubbing your stomach simultaneously? Coordinating two arms at the same time can be difficult. So imagine if you had eight arms, like an octopus! The nervous system helps animals coordinate their movements. It also helps them sense and respond to their

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9:33

E162: How can there be oxygen in the deep sea without...

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2025/06/17

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/T1KXbjH6TY8Summary: Researchers explored how oxygen could be produced in the deep sea.Abstract: Have you ever wondered what goes on at the bottom of the ocean? We do! During experiments near the seafloor, we detected oxygen production. It did not make sense. Photosynthesis produces oxygen. But there is no light in the deep sea for photosynthesis! We wanted to know where the oxygen was coming from.So, we went back to do more experiments. We tested

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8:51

E161: What can you do with a microscopic robot? [SJK...

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2025/06/10

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-you-do-with-a-microscopic-robot/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/Vl9UUr90ch0Summary: Scientists built a microscopic robot that can interact with light in useful ways.Abstract: Can you imagine a robot so small that you can’t even see it without a microscope? No, it’s not science fiction! Microscopic robots, or microbots, are tiny machines that are about the same size as a red blood cell. That’s only a few millionths of a

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10:04

E160: How many legs does it take to escape a...

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2025/05/21

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-many-legs-does-it-take-to-escape-a-predator/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/5orR9Vr5BBMSummary: Researchers wanted to learn whether using two legs instead of four helps jumping rodents escape their predatorsAbstract: Why do animals have such different shapes and sizes? Many animals are hunted by predators. Prey animals have features that help them escape these predators. For example, some animals like frogs have two powerful

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9:20

E159: How can we predict extreme winter weather? [SJK...

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2025/05/11

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/aX88S-pYOncSummary: Scientists analyzed data to determine what factors affect the formation of a weak polar vortex.Abstract: Some winter days are so cold and snowy that you feel like you are living at the North Pole. But what causes the weather to be so cold? Freezing temperatures and heavy snow at lower latitudes often follow a weak polar vortex. A polar vortex is a band of strong winds that traps a large mass of cold air above the North and

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8:24

E158: How can rivers flow through the air? [SJK Audio...

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2025/04/28

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/_za5Bb3Q9s8Summary: Researchers wanted to know how dense atmospheric river clusters form and how climate change might increase their frequency and intensity.Abstract: In 2022 and 2023, California experienced a series of atmospheric rivers that caused major damage. Atmospheric rivers are huge storms that carry a lot of water through the air. When they hit land, they can cause heavy rain or snow. Atmospheric rivers become extreme events when they

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9:13

E157: How do groups of ants make shared decisions?...

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2025/04/18

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/kvr4f2NfooESummary: Researchers wanted to discover which group decision-making strategy weaver ants used when transporting their prey back to the nest.Abstract: Have you ever noticed that animals living in groups tend to work together? For example, African elephants typically walk in a line for safety and follow the age and experience of the oldest and largest female. This is called “follow the leader” strategy. But what about the humble ant

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9:21

E156: How does limiting sugar early in life affect...

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2025/04/08

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-limiting-sugar-early-in-life-affect-adult-health/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/pL6MsH4OHmcSummary: Researchers exploit the end of World War II sugar rationing to examine the link between limited sugar exposure up to age two and health problems as adults.Abstract: What do soda, ice cream, and candy have in common? They all contain lots of added sugar! While sugar makes foods taste great, too much added sugar can

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9:37

E155: How did mammals evolve to live in the sea? [SJK...

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2025/03/28

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/a5DHR61VJOMSummary: Researchers compared neuropeptides in cetacean and land mammal DNA to explore how mammals evolved to live underwater.Abstract: Marine mammals are well adapted to living in the sea. For example, whales and dolphins are excellent divers, hold their breath for long periods, and can sleep underwater. However, this was not always the case. In fact, whales and dolphins (collectively known as cetaceans) evolved from mammals that once

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10:35

E154: Which chemical makes ants walk like zombies?...

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2025/03/26

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/which-chemical-makes-ants-walk-like-zombies/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/-u5sFXvMWYYSummary: Researchers wanted to see how Ophiocordyceps infects ants, causing them to turn into "zombies", through the release of chemicals like aflatrem, which impacts their movement and alters their genes.Abstract: Have you ever seen an ant acting strange? Sometimes, ants are infected with a fungus called Ophiocordyceps that can change their

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