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Science Journal for Kids

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8:44

[Audio Article] How do smartphones affect our sleep?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-smartphones-affect-our-sleep/ or watch at https://youtu.be/JGfbZLcHptkSummary: Researchers wanted to know if smartphone addiction leads to poor sleep. Abstract: Do you own a smartphone? They are very useful and often we can’t imagine life without them. But they could be harmful as well. For example, people can get addicted to smartphones. As with any other addiction, this can lead to various problems. So does it affect our

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10:04

[Audio Article] What are the most dangerous places...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-are-the-most-dangerous-places-for-sharks/ watch at https://youtu.be/vCg0KXGxr4Q Summary: Researchers wanted to find out where sharks are most at risk from fishing across all of the world’s oceans. Abstract: Many people are scared of sharks, but they are actually a very important part of the ocean’s ecosystem. Did you know that falling coconuts are actually more deadly to humans than sharks? Each year, tens of millions of

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10:46

[Audio Article] How well do masks protect against...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-well-do-masks-protect-against-covid-19/ or watch at https://youtu.be/qhfPS9DmuU8 Summary: Researchers tested how effective face masks are in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Abstract: COVID-19 has changed our lives. Since the beginning of the pandemic, many countries have introduced various restrictions. Most of us had to stay at home, distance ourselves from others, and wear face masks in public spaces for some period

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9:50

[Audio Article] How can we help improve...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-help-improve-human-elephant-conflict/ or watch at https://youtu.be/Uxl_3Uskzc0 Summary: Researchers identified the most important problems for people living near wild elephants in Myanmar, Asia. Abstract: When humans and wildlife share the same areas, they can come into conflict over resources. This is called human-wildlife conflict. This can be a big problem when the wildlife in question are large mammals (like tigers,

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9:13

[Audio Article] How does reducing air pollution help...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-reducing-air-pollution-help-birds/ or watch at https://youtu.be/67pX0zh6yvsSummary: Researchers show that air pollution reduction programs not only benefit human health but also the health of birds. Abstract: When you think of pollution, what image comes to mind? Litter? Oil spills? We think of these types of pollution first because they are visible. But the most dangerous form is one that we cannot see: air pollution. We

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8:41

[Audio Article] How can we prepare for droughts?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-prepare-for-droughts/ or watch at https://youtu.be/tngs1vayQlgSummary: Researchers wanted to know if water suppliers and farmers could use climate models to plan for future droughts in Texas. Abstract: Droughts are common in many parts of the world. Yet climate change has made them more severe and difficult to predict. This makes it harder for water suppliers to plan for the future. Currently, they use data from past

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9:43

[Audio Article] Routine vaccinations during a...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/routine-vaccinations-during-a-pandemic-benefit-or-risk/ or watch at https://youtu.be/m7qZNzzSeHkSummary: Scientists used a mathematical model to work out the risks and benefits if health systems sustain their routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstract: Did you have your routine vaccinations as a kid? Vaccines help prevent millions of deaths each year. But now that the new coronavirus is here, some countries may

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9:42

[Audio Article] How will climate change affect Arctic...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-will-climate-change-affect-arctic-birds/ or watch at https://youtu.be/qr1Y3fI16ZoSummary: Scientists combined ideas from climate science and biology to figure out how climate change and genetics influence the migration habits of peregrine falcons. Abstract: Peregrine falcons are famous for their super-fast diving flights. But that’s not the only thing that they’re good at. Peregrines are also world travelers! We tracked

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8:24

[Audio Article] How can we turn ocean water into...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-turn-ocean-water-into-renewable-energy/ or watch at https://youtu.be/B9saMI5MtE4 Summary: In this article, scientists make renewable energy from ocean water by creating a device that combines osmosis and water-splitting to make hydrogen. Abstract: Think about what life would be like without energy. No refrigerators, no computers, no cars, and no cellphones! Today, most of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels, which

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8:23

[Audio Article] How many lives do vaccines save?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-many-lives-do-vaccines-save/ or watch at https://youtu.be/KNtFIPv5_-YSummary: Scientists wanted to measure the benefits of expanded vaccination programs in 98 countries.Abstract: Ever since their creation, vaccines have saved countless lives all over the world! Still, people in many countries suffer from diseases that could be prevented by vaccination. We looked at 98 countries where a lot of people are infected with such

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7:02

[Audio Article] Would beavers make good firefighters?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/would-beavers-make-good-firefighters/ or watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XNkc0irH4M&list=PLJ2oYgFchqUrwBeG5NKGxc4nysx_akVI-&index=48Summary: Researchers found out that beavers’ activities can protect plants and animals around them during a wildfire.Abstract: We all know beavers as cute animals with flat tails. They gnaw down trees with their sharp teeth and build dams in rivers. But beavers are much more than lumberjacks

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8:50

[Audio Article] How do some algae make the Earth warmer?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-some-algae-make-the-earth-warmer/ or watch at https://youtu.be/hKwuE6sYC2Y Summary: Scientists figure out how and why algae produce nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas stronger than carbon dioxide. Abstract: If you have ever visited a lake, a pond, or even the ocean, then you know about algae – not only the big ones that wash up on the beach, but also the much smaller microalgae. Responsible for the green you see on the water,

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7:25

[Audio Article] How can virtual reality help...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-virtual-reality-help-construction-engineers/ or watch at https://youtu.be/OypUnkXAqTgSummary: Researchers tested whether virtual reality could help construction engineers do their jobs more effectively. Abstract: With virtual reality (VR), you can look and move around in a digital world. We wanted to know if VR could help construction engineers plan their projects. To find out, we set up an experiment where expert and

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10:12

[Audio Article] What can ancient DNA tell us about...

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-ancient-dna-tell-us-about-stone-age-people/ or watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaSi64Jq8pE&list=PLJ2oYgFchqUrwBeG5NKGxc4nysx_akVI-&index=51Summary: Researchers analyzed DNA from the oldest Late Stone Age human specimens ever found in Europe and discovered that these people had recent Neanderthal ancestors. Abstract: Archaeologists digging in Bacho Kiro Cave in Bulgaria found bones from people who lived 45,000

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9:49

[Audio Article] How can we relax COVID-19 restrictions?

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2022/10/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-relax-covid-19-restrictions/ or watch at https://youtu.be/CnZuQ-aFnmkSummary: In this article, researchers wanted to assess the impact of lifting the restrictions against COVID-19 in England and the emergence of the Delta variant. Abstract: COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives. At one time or another, most of us have had to stay at home and socially distance ourselves from others. But in some countries, people are

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8:28

[Audio Article] Where did flying reptiles come from?

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2022/10/30

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/where-did-flying-reptiles-come-from/ or watch at https://youtu.be/2G0lqZykAy8 Summary: In this article, researchers found out that the first flying vertebrates were very closely related to a small dinosaur-like group of animals.Abstract Have you heard of flying dinosaurs named pterodactyls [terr-oh-dak-tlz]? Well, you may be surprised to hear that they are not technically dinosaurs. Pterodactyls, part of the group pterosaurs

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11:05

[Audio Article] What is the impact of COVID-19 on...

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2022/10/30

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-is-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-other-diseases/ or watch at https://youtu.be/g3553FCW770Summary: Scientists created mathematical models to estimate how the measures against COVID-19 are impacting people with HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.Abstract The new coronavirus has spread almost everywhere on our planet. Governments have taken various measures to try and control the disease – many of us are in lockdown, and lots of schools

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9:38

[Audio Article] How did COVID lockdowns affect air...

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2022/10/30

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-did-covid-lockdowns-affect-air-pollution/ or watch at https://youtu.be/RmhHzntSz6oSummary: In this article, researchers looked at air pollution and transportation data and found out that air pollution decreased during the COVID-19 lockdowns.Abstract Air pollution harms people’s health. During the first few months of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many countries went into lockdown. Many adults worked from home, children went to

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8:35

[Audio Article] How will dragonflies adapt to a...

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2022/10/30

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-will-dragonflies-adapt-to-a-warmer-earth/ or watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNsRtdxYkI&list=PLJ2oYgFchqUrwBeG5NKGxc4nysx_akVI-&index=56Summary: In this article, researchers compared the wing coloration of different dragonfly species to see how the color and amount of coloration changed depending on the climate. Abstract: The Earth is getting warmer, and we can see the effects of it – destructive floods, severe

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9:46

[Audio Article] Heavy metal pollution: How can we...

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2022/10/27

Read this article at https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/heavy-metal-pollution-how-can-we-make-water-safe-to-drink/ or watch at https://youtu.be/GNprpGzIlokSummary: In this article, scientists created a new material to remove copper from our water resources.Abstract: When you think of a glass of water, what words come to mind? Clean? Safe? Refreshing? Unfortunately, those words don’t describe most of the drinking water in the world. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 3

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