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E153: What can fossils tell us about growing up? [SJK...

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2025/03/20

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-fossils-tell-us-about-growing-up/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/CCO7RT8lOnUSummary: A new fossil find shows that the ancestors of mammals grew up more slowly in the Jurassic Era than they do now.Abstract: Did you know that some animals like crocodiles and sharks keep growing larger as they get older? Mammals are not like that. We only grow during the first part of our lives. We were curious about how this trait evolved,

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9:49

E152: How do storms impact coastal ecosystems? [SJK...

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2025/03/05

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-storms-impact-coastal-ecosystems/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/5dfmaWT2T5ESummary: Researchers investigated the impact of tropical cyclones on five coastal ecosystems.Abstract: Climate change is making tropical cyclones stronger. It is also making them more common. We know tropical cyclones can cause a lot of damage to houses and buildings. But what about coastal ecosystems? We depend on coastal ecosystems for protection

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8:51

E151: How green is liquefied natural gas? [SJK Audio...

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2025/02/11

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-green-is-liquefied-natural-gas/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/L36aSPTkVKcSummary: Researchers wanted to measure the total carbon footprint of LNG production.Abstract: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is an important energy source for some countries. Sometimes it’s claimed to be cleaner than coal since it produces less CO₂ when burned. Yet LNG comes mostly from shale gas, which is made up almost entirely from methane gas. And the

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9:42

E150: What sustainable options are there for jet fuel?

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2025/02/04

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-sustainable-options-are-there-for-jet-fuel/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/1mlvKIQFwGsSummary: Researchers reviewed information about the availability and use of alternative fuels for airplanes.Abstract: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Is it a tropical paradise or the snow-capped mountains? Wherever it is, you might need to take an airplane to get there. Airplanes use kerosene jet fuel to take you

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9:20

E149: How can we make plant-based jet fuels...

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2025/01/28

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/LuBmWexq168Summary: Researchers identify the social impacts of making and using biofuels for aviation to investigate their sustainability.Abstract: Plant-based jet fuel is the focus of many studies. Why? Many people think that these fuels are a good alternative to fossil fuel jet fuels. They think they are a sustainable option for air travel. To be sustainable, plant-based jet fuels need to meet society's needs. These needs are economic,

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8:58

E148: How do parasites limit a child's growth?

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2025/01/21

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-parasites-limit-a-childs-growth/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/4CgQSlibgs8Summary:Researchers wanted to explore different pathways by which parasites can lead to stunting.Abstract: Stunting affects millions of kids around the world. This means they are not growing as tall as they should. Unfortunately, stunted children are more likely to have health problems later in life. One of the major reasons for stunting is not eating

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8:58

E147: What happens to astronauts' DNA in space? [SJK...

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2025/01/14

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-happens-to-astronauts-dna-in-space/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/DLGr3RHtwa4Summary: Researchers examined changes in telomere length during a short civilian space mission.Abstract: Space is a really cool place. It is even becoming popular as a tourist destination! But space is also a dangerous place. Floating around sounds fun, right? But weightlessness can have negative impacts on human health. Think muscle and bone loss or

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7:31

E146: What if Earth had a ring like Saturn's? [SJK...

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2024/12/06

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/v9w0XqSlK8ASummary: Scientists investigated whether Earth used to have a ring around it and how this would have affected our planet millions of years ago.Abstract: We know that some planets can have rings. Saturn’s rings are especially famous! But could Earth have had a ring around it, too? We wanted to find out! We had two big questions to answer: how could a ring have formed around Earth? And what would happen if there was a ring around our

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9:44

E145: How does thiamine-fortified salt taste? [SJK...

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2024/11/25

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-does-thiamine-fortified-salt-taste/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/ncKe3VNBk6cSummary: Researchers conducted taste tests to see whether a new thiamine-fortified salt could help address vitamin deficiencies in Cambodia.Abstract: Everyone needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. But it’s not always easy to get all you need. Health organizations can help people by fortifying common foods with vitamins or minerals. Adding them

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10:20

E144: How can we detect rare animals? [SJK Audio...

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2024/11/18

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-detect-rare-animals/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/0Uo06Yw5vkcSummary: Scientists use environmental DNA to determine which golden mole species live in the western part of southern Africa, including one species previously believed extinct.Abstract: Did you know that scientists can use DNA to figure out which organisms have been in an area? Organisms leave DNA behind in the environment. We call this DNA environmental DNA

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9:36

E143: How helpful is the R21 malaria vaccine?

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2024/11/08

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/Fzti2_4uFosSummary: Researchers wanted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the R21 malaria vaccine.Abstract: Have you ever heard of malaria? It's a serious disease spread by mosquito bites and affects millions of people each year. Scientists have developed vaccines to help stop malaria. The new R21 vaccine looks very promising. We tested it on 5,139 kids in Africa to see if it works and if it's safe.We found that the vaccine worked really

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8:25

E142: What are the benefits of Marine Protected Areas?

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2024/10/28

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/mTdP4plixKwSummary: Researchers wanted to assess the economic benefits of marine protected areas.Abstract: You have probably heard that the ocean is in trouble. One reason is that we are catching too many fish, which is bad for the fish and the environment. But there is a cool solution to that problem called Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). These are special zones in the ocean where fishing is limited. This gives fish a chance to grow and thrive

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9:21

E141: What can fingerprints tell us about artists?...

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2024/10/27

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-fingerprints-tell-us-about-artists/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/7lnGo38XJQ8Summary: Researchers used a CT scan to analyze fingerprints left on a sculpture to determine information about the artist.Abstract: Have you ever noticed that each of your fingertips has a complex pattern of lines? These lines are unique to each person. When you touch different surfaces, you leave impressions of those lines behind. Artists from a

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8:03

E129: How do parasites affect mouse behavior? [SJK...

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2024/10/24

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencejournalforkids.substack.com

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9:19

E140: How much do viruses change over time? [SJK...

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2024/09/21

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/qsMt1xldK64Summary:Scientists compared ancient bacteriophages in human poop samples dating back 5,300 years to modern ones.Abstract: Bacteriophages, or just phages, are tiny viruses that infect bacteria. Some phages help us by killing harmful bacteria and keeping our gut healthy. Although phages have existed for millions of years, we don’t know much about the ones from ancient times. To find out, we analyzed super old human poop samples. Using a

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9:55

Е139: Can shipwrecks help protect ocean creatures?...

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2024/08/28

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencejournalforkids.substack.com

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E130: Does education affect how long we live? [SJK...

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2024/08/28

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencejournalforkids.substack.com

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9:56

E128: How well can apes remember their friends? [SJK...

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2024/06/13

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/5bR2GVvQvYwSummary: Researchers found that bonobos and chimpanzees have a long-term social memory very similar to humans.Abstract: There are cute stories of zoo-living apes that seem to recognize their former caregivers. They also seem to recognize familiar apes and tell them apart from strangers. But we don’t know how detailed their memory is. We also don’t know how long their memory lasts. Humans have good social memories, and other great apes

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9:35

E127: How safe is vaping? [SJK Audio Edition]

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2024/06/13

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/0hTsKN9snwUSummary: Researchers reviewed studies to summarize the effects of e-cigarette vaping on the body’s cells.Abstract: Did you know that most people who vape are teens? E-cigarette (e-cig) companies market vaping as a safe alternative to traditional smoking. Well, vaping is safer than traditional smoking, but it is still dangerous to human health. We wanted to summarize the effects that vaping has on the body’s cells. We reviewed

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8:14

E126: What is even more important than being right?...

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2024/05/24

Read this article at: or watch at: https://youtu.be/dVoB7IS1k9g Summary: Researchers investigated the impact of the accuracy of COVID-19 beliefs and metacognition on public health compliance and vaccine willingness.Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts asked people to take steps to help stop the spread of the virus. These included wearing face masks, limiting contact with other people, and getting vaccinated. We wondered why some people followed recommendations while others

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