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Science Journal for Kids

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10:34

[Audio Version] How can super-recognizers help police...

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2023/11/17

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-super-recognizers-help-police-investigations/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/W_aMwbbMWpQSummary: Researchers used real police materials to test the abilities of super-recognizers to identify criminals.Abstract: Did you know that some people are really good at remembering and matching faces? They are called super-recognizers. Police want to use super-recognizers to help with their cases. They could sort through camera

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9:02

[Audio Version] How do some fungi turn insects into...

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2023/11/12

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-some-fungi-turn-insects-into-zombies/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/lL24Va5Py1oSummary: Scientists wanted to explore the mechanisms behind host behavior manipulation by zombie-making fungi.Abstract: Did you know that certain fungi can turn insects into zombies, just like in the movies? These "zombie-making" fungi control the insects’ behavior and make their hosts do strange things like walking a long way, climbing tall

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10:29

[Audio Version] How well can a computer think?

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2023/11/02

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-well-can-a-computer-think/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/Y96gVN_1vX0Summary: Researchers treated a computer program called GPT-3 like a participant in a psychology experiment to learn about how it “thinks”.Abstract: What do chatbots, voice assistants, and predictive text have in common? They all use computer programs called language models. Large language models are new kinds of models that can only be built using

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8:42

[Audio Version] What made woolly mammoths Ice Age icons?

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2023/10/30

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-made-woolly-mammoths-ice-age-icons/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/foonz9c2Ep0Summary: Scientists compared the genomes of extinct woolly mammoths to modern-day elephants to find out what made mammoths unique.Abstract: What does it take to survive an ice age? Woolly mammoths are extinct today, but they thrived during the Late Pleistocene era. But what genetic adaptations separate woolly mammoths from their modern-day elephant

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8:44

[Audio Version] How do viruses trick their hosts into...

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2023/10/11

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-viruses-trick-their-hosts-into-feeding-them/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/NP9ugojMj8MSummary: Researchers have discovered a new viral strategy that tricks their host organism into delivering glucose energy directly to the virus.Abstract: Scientists estimate that mammals can be infected with more than 300 thousand virus species! All organisms need energy, but simple microorganisms like viruses cannot produce their own

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10:08

[Audio Version] When and where did humans domesticate...

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2023/10/09

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/when-and-where-did-humans-domesticate-wolves/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/uPLeMmMEBeESummary: Researchers analyzed the DNA of ancient wolves to uncover the ancestry of dogs and determine when and where wolf domestication occurred.Abstract: Scientists recently discovered an 18,000-year-old preserved canine puppy. Could this incredible discovery be the earliest dog ever uncovered? And could he help us understand more about the

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9:16

[Audio Version] What does hummingbird coloration tell...

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2023/09/25

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-does-hummingbird-coloration-tell-us-about-competition/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/CfnDYnMacnISummary: Researchers examined mimicry of socially dominant males by female hummingbirds.Abstract: Have you ever wondered why animals of the same species look different from each other? Think of the impressive tail and call of a rooster compared to the duller hens. Well, usually there’s a reason those differences have evolved. We

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9:09

[Audio Version] Why are flights getting bumpier?

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2023/09/21

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-are-flights-getting-bumpier/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/PyKzTYndrYYSummary: Researchers wanted to find out how turbulence affecting planes has changed over the last 40 years.Abstract: Have you ever ridden on an airplane? If so, was there a moment when it suddenly started to shake? That unpleasant and sometimes scary shaking is called turbulence. If there is no storm, or even clouds, it can seem to come out of nowhere!We

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8:40

[Audio Version] How is heart disease different for...

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2023/09/18

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-is-heart-disease-different-for-women-and-men/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/y1KdGp670BwSummary: Scientists looked at over 87,000 patients to find out if male and female bodies respond differently to heart disease.Abstract: Did you know that your sex can change the way your body responds to disease? We wanted to know how the female body responds to serious heart problems. To do this, we looked through previous studies on heart

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11:21

[Audio Version] Why is it so hard to bring back...

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2023/09/05

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-is-it-so-hard-to-bring-back-extinct-species/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/VlMtsewvcQsSummary: Researchers compared DNA from living and extinct species to explore the limits of de-extinction projects.Abstract: De-extinction is the science of bringing back extinct species. But it’s very challenging. Scientists are testing out lots of different ideas. One promising idea is to use genetic engineering to piece together the DNA of

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10:41

[Audio Version] What kinds of foods did Neanderthals...

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2023/08/28

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-kinds-of-foods-did-neanderthals-eat/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/DI73HcaKZHYSummary: Scientists found clues about Neanderthal eating habits hidden in a tooth found in a mountain cave.Abstract: Have you ever wondered what people in the Stone Age had for dinner? Food back then was very different from today! People gathered wild foods and hunted animals to eat. Scientists want to know what people ate long ago because it helps

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10:16

[Audio Edition] How can tardigrades survive without...

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2023/08/16

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-tardigrades-survive-without-water/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/4TacrV1zxegSummary: Researchers studied how different tardigrade species survive difficult conditions.Abstract: Tardigrades (also called water bears) are tiny, eight-legged animals that live all over Earth. They need water to be active, but have an amazing ability to survive long times without water. Tardigrades can even survive being in space! They survive by

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10:11

[Audio Version] What can we learn about dinosaur skin...

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2023/07/26

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-we-learn-about-dinosaur-skin-using-a-laser/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/XnEJihYBR6ESummary: Scientists used a new laser method to analyze a dinosaur fossil to learn more about its skin.Abstract: Have you ever wondered how we know what dinosaurs looked like millions of years ago? We analyze fossils! When you think about dinosaur fossils, you might think about bones and footprints. But sometimes fossils contain pieces of

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11:03

[Audio Version] How can we protect valuable marine...

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2023/07/14

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-protect-valuable-marine-habitats-for-fisheries/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/SJ2uS368HL4Summary: Researchers determined the habitat value for fisheries in Jersey and France to help develop sustainable management plans in the future.Abstract: Have you ever wondered where the fish you eat comes from? Many fisheries all over the world are declining and need protection. But it is hard. Fishery species don’t stay in one

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10:18

[Audio Version] How can offshore mussel farms help to...

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2023/07/10

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-offshore-mussel-farms-help-to-repair-the-ocean/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/rvDeDogDogYSummary: Scientists observed how installing a mussel farm in the ocean changes the undersea habitat.Abstract: Lots of people around the world love eating seafood! Unfortunately, some fishing practices harm seafloor habitats. Is there a way to enjoy resources from the ocean and help the environment at the same time? Mussels are a kind of

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8:07

[Audio Version] How can being sick with COVID-19 in...

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2023/06/20

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-being-sick-with-covid-19-in-the-past-protect-you-in-the-future/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/k0fXnPD6SD8Summary: Researchers wanted to know how well a past COVID-19 infection protects people against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 different variants.Abstract: Did you have COVID-19? Maybe you are better protected than you think! COVID-19 has changed a lot during the past three years. This makes it harder to fight. To try to

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9:50

[Audio Version] How do estuaries improve water quality?

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2023/06/11

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-do-estuaries-improve-water-quality/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/DwugXqp1BzUSummary: Scientists wanted to know how a restored estuary works throughout the year.Abstract: Estuaries are very special. They act like a natural filter that helps clean the water before it enters the ocean. But we don’t fully understand how this works and how the processes change throughout the year. So, for a whole year we took samples from various

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9:29

[Audio Version] What can we learn from carbon on Mars?

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2023/05/31

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/what-can-we-learn-from-carbon-on-mars/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/_GdN7QtBoIcSummary: Researchers used the Curiosity Rover to determine the origins of carbon on the surface of Mars.Abstract: Mars is currently dry and cold and doesn’t have much of an atmosphere, but what was it like in the past? Did Mars ever have a climate or environment that could support life? Luckily, we have rovers on Mars that can help us investigate!We

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11:27

[Audio Version] How can we track life in the ocean?

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2023/05/30

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-we-track-life-in-the-ocean/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/fcDYmzxjtb4Abstract: Have you ever tried to count all the different species in a pond? It’s very hard, especially when you try to find all the tiny animals hiding among the weeds. Now, imagine if you wanted to count all the species in the sea! Scientists struggle to monitor life in the ocean because it is so vast and deep. Yet, we need to know exactly what’s down

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10:45

[Audio Version] How can leopard seals survive climate...

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2023/05/16

Read this article at: https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how-can-leopard-seals-survive-climate-change/ or watch at: https://youtu.be/4_xacxdeqSUSummary: Researchers studied variability in the traits and behaviors of leopard seals to assess how well they may adjust to climate change.Abstract: Have you ever been by yourself and needed to get something off a high shelf, but couldn’t reach? Now imagine you had your whole class with you. It’s likely that someone in your class could reach the

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