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Science Journal for Kids

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9:40

[Audio Version] What happens to plastic in the soil?

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2022/11/02

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-plastic-in-the-soil/ or watch at https://youtu.be/xaL05ONEzkgSummary: 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 containers and it’s even in your clothes! But what happens to this plastic? Some gets recycled but a lot

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11:14

[Audio Version] How are chemicals impacting our...

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2022/11/02

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-are-chemicals-impacting-our-reproductive-health/ or watch at https://youtu.be/eaTF-3WQdfASummary: 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 reusable water bottle. But did you know that BPA is just one chemical that is part of a much larger group

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10:59

[Audio Version] How can we reduce our environmental...

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2022/11/02

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/gPygKRjtYicSummary: 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 certain foods because they are better for the environment? Producing the food you eat uses a lot of water

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10:38

[Audio Article] What can graves tell us about gender...

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2022/11/02

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-graves-tell-us-about-gender-identity/ or watch https://youtu.be/gffDr7lrVDMSummary: 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 graves. What were they buried with? What does this tell us about who they were? An early medieval grave in

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8:28

[Audio Article] How do we find a planet in another...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-we-find-a-planet-in-another-galaxy/ or watch at https://youtu.be/6DRg7ffqTlESummary: 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 are there? What would they look like if we were able to see them up close? Is there another form of life

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9:05

[Audio Article] How can we predict bone loss in...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-predict-bone-loss-in-astronauts/ or watch at https://youtu.be/37ZW_4dpHRYSummary: Researchers wanted to assess and predict bone loss in astronauts caused by spaceflight. Abstract: Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut? Exploring outer space sounds exciting, and astronauts get to do that. However, going into space can lead to health problems. The lack of gravity has a negative impact on bones, called bone loss

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8:50

[Audio Article] How could baby dinosaurs live in the...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-could-baby-dinosaurs-live-in-the-arctic/ or watch https://youtu.be/BSkF9hCegUUSummary: Scientists wanted to find out whether dinosaurs could have lived year round and nested in the Arctic. Abstract: Scientists never thought that dinosaurs lived in the Arctic and Antarctic. But they were wrong! In the 1960s we started discovering dinosaur remains in these harsh environments. Scientists wondered whether dinosaurs lived there year

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9:40

[Audio Article] How does the food you eat affect your...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-the-food-you-eat-affect-your-growth-and-development/ or watch at https://youtu.be/xWD4YvvciugSummary: Researchers conducted a study review to see how nutrition impacts the growth and development of different body systems in adolescents. Abstract: Hungry? Should you eat an apple or potato chips? Does it really matter? It turns out that what you eat as a child and adolescent affects your growth and development. It can also

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8:59

[Audio Article] Can computers help us recycle more...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-computers-help-us-recycle-more-plastic/ or watch at https://youtu.be/7zw_RtUXemkSummary: Researchers wanted to find a way to improve plastic recycling using a computer program. Abstract: Plastic pollution is a big environmental challenge facing us today. We use a huge amount of plastic in our daily lives but recycle very little. In fact, the average person living in North America consumes around 230lbs (104kg) of plastic each

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9:49

[Audio Article] Why do bees use social distancing?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-bees-use-social-distancing/ or watch at https://youtu.be/wR2IxmGpqiMSummary: Scientists observed how honey bee behavior changes when the colony is infected with Varroa destructor mites. Abstract: Honey bees are important insects in many of the ecosystems around us. However, they are constantly exposed to many threats. They are particularly vulnerable to disease and parasites because they live in colonies. Once a member of the

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9:06

[Audio Article] How can we store carbon dioxide from...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-store-carbon-dioxide-from-the-atmosphere-in-minerals/ or watch at https://youtu.be/ug4P3zWz4VISummary: Researchers created a process that transforms carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into minerals that can be collected. Abstract Did you know that the sea level is rising and that weather patterns are changing worldwide? Because of human activities, there is extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. That's why the Earth has

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8:31

[Audio Article] Can we grow safe and nutritious food...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can-we-grow-safe-and-nutritious-food-in-space/ watch at https://youtu.be/967MLizvv6sSummary: Researchers investigated the nutrient content and microbial safety of lettuce grown on the International Space Station. Abstract: Have your parents ever told you to eat your vegetables because they’re “good for you”? Well, vegetables have a lot of nutrients in them that are essential to a balanced diet. While you might get these foods at the

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9:54

[Audio Article] Why do some women deny gender...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-do-some-women-deny-gender-discrimination/ or watch at https://youtu.be/WE9siPUjqLoSummary: Scientists wanted to find out why some women deny that gender discrimination exists, even though it negatively affects them. Abstract: Women face discrimination across the world. They have fewer rights and opportunities (like education) than men, all because of their gender. And the COVID-19 pandemic has made this worse. But despite this,

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9:38

[Audio Article] How did the warrah cross the ocean to...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-did-the-warrah-cross-the-ocean-to-the-falkland-islands/ or watch at https://youtu.be/ofl0BhJcA2MSummary: Scientists dug into sediment cores on the Falkland Islands and found signs that people had visited the islands before the European explorers arrived. Abstract: When Charles Darwin visited the Falkland Islands, he was puzzled to find only one species of land-dwelling mammal – a fox-like animal called the warrah [WAH-rah]. How

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10:24

[Audio Article] How is the ice in Greenland melting?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-is-the-ice-in-greenland-melting/ or watch at https://youtu.be/DS4JikjzYBgSummary: Researchers use new data about the Greenland ice sheet to find out exactly how the ice is melting. Abstract: The island of Greenland is almost completely covered in ice. But since the 1990s, the sheet of ice has been melting. This makes the sea level rise, causing problems for people and animals around the world who live on the coast. We wanted to

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9:01

[Audio Article] What kinds of landscapes keep bees...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-kinds-of-landscapes-keep-bees-healthy/ or watch at https://youtu.be/22ZPkmWOJjESummary: Scientists wanted to know if various landscape conditions make bumble bees more vulnerable to diseases. Abstract: Imagine a world without apples, watermelons, and sunflowers… It doesn’t sound very good, does it? Unfortunately, it could actually happen. Bees help these (and many other) plants grow, but they have been dying. One reason for

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9:21

[Audio Article] How can we grow models of embryos in...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-grow-models-of-embryos-in-the-lab/ or watch at https://youtu.be/LZwOoGVGVFISummary: Scientists used stem cells to grow 3D models of blastocysts to be able to study the development of embryos. Abstract: Studying embryos is important to understanding how humans develop. It can also help us understand some pregnancy complications. But access to embryos is very limited. We wanted to find a way to study embryos without

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10:02

[Audio Article] How does air pollution affect people...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-air-pollution-affect-people-differently/ or watch at https://youtu.be/sweuX4R7IqASummary: Researchers found out that people of color are more exposed to air pollution than white people, for almost all pollution sources, income levels, and places. Abstract: Bad air quality is a problem all over the world. In the U.S., air quality is often worse in places where people of color live. There are many different sources of air

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10:49

[Audio Article] How can sharing knowledge better...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-sharing-knowledge-better-explain-land-use-changes-in-ethiopia/ or watch at https://youtu.be/IBe-2FpQXjISummary: Scientists worked with local residents to create a better understanding of the causes and consequences of land use changes experienced in the Guassa grassland in Ethiopia Abstract: When you think about environmental issues, you probably think about science. How does science explain the problem? How can we use

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9:27

[Audio Article] Why are whales in trouble – again?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-are-whales-in-trouble-again/ or watch at https://youtu.be/jwmQLi-hBJcSummary: Researchers used oceanic and population data to determine if climate change is contributing to the decline in the North Atlantic Right whale population.Abstract: Imagine you are standing on a boat. You look out, searching in all directions for a glimpse of a whale. But you can’t find any. Your excitement fades. Where are the whales? Many years ago, an

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