Science Journal for Kids & Teens
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We make scientific discoveries interesting and accessible. https://www.sciencejournalforkids.org/
Check out our new Ask a Scientist videos. Alyssa Sargent answers questions about her research on hummingbirds! youtu.be/xSnnxmgB5hQ youtu.be/_00uYQ4kocM
Ask a Scientist: Alyssa Sargent - What's your favourite hummingbird?
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Check out our latest video about rivers in Alaska turning orange!
Why are Arctic rivers turning orange? | SJK Academy | Environmental Science
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Check out our new video about a medical device inspired by fish!
How can fish help us deliver medicine? | SJK Academy | Biomedical Science
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Check out our latest video about removing microplastics from water with blue-green algae!
How can blue-green algae remove plastics from our water? | SJK Academy | Environmental Science
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Check out our new video about bats being social and working together
How do bats work together? | SJK Academy | Environmental Science
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Check out our latest video about how mountain birds are adapting to climate change
How do mountain birds adapt to climate change? | SJK Academy | Environmental Science
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Check out our latest video about where whale sharks have their babies
Where do whale sharks have their babies? | SJK Academy | Environmental Science
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Check out this video we just published about honeybee food!
How can we make better food for honeybees? | SJK Academy | Biomedical Science
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The thickness of a medicine affects how it's delivered. If it's too thick, it has to be given at a medical center, which can get expensive! Scientists at Lund University & Sapienza University of Rome studied what can make medicine too thick. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...
Did you know that your gut can talk to your brain? Scientists at Duke & University of Arizona studied how these signals from bacteria play a role in this communication. Learn more in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...
Check out our new Interactive Lessons, which include videos that bring different parts of our articles to life & quizzes to check understanding! This interactive lesson, which covers research on the dangers of vaping, is a great starting point for teen learners: sjk-interactive.org/vaping/.
It's the start of a new month, and you know what that means! Check out our latest newsletter post to see what new resources we've put together— no April Fool's here: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej.... Don't forget to subscribe to receive next month's edition straight to your email inbox!
If you were a mouse and a bird of prey was flying overhead, would you run or hide? Researchers at @vibneuroleuven.bsky.social, @mpibrain.bsky.social & Harvard wanted to learn what happens in mouse brains when confronted with a threat. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/fre....
When it comes to milk alternatives, you may have heard of oat milk & almond milk, but what about mealworm milk?! It may sound a little gross, but it turns out that is more sustainable and nutritious than other milk alternatives! Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can...
📢 Calling all Physical Science teachers! We’ve just put together a collection of articles aligning with topics in the 8th & 9th grade curriculum, including: atomic structure, forces, energy, waves, and electricity! Check it out: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les...
This month's newsletter includes our latest new articles, teacher tips, and some updates from us! Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej...
Edible Insects? Challenging Students to Think More Sustainably
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In 1973, millions consumed food that was accidentally contaminated with chemicals called PBBs. Researchers at Emory University synthesized results of studies conducted over the years to better understand health impacts of PBBs exposure. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...
Superfund sites are areas in the U.S. with high toxicant levels. There’s a few in Glynn County, Georgia, and researchers at Emory University partnered with local community to investigate if residents have toxic chemicals in their bodies. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/are...
Have you ever avoided a certain food after it made you sick? There's a neurological reason for this! It has to do with your amygdala, the part of your brain that links memories and feelings. How exactly does this work? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...
Dark diversity refers to all the species of plants that should be in a certain spot but are missing. You can think of it as Nature's secret plant list. But how do we know what should be on this list? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...
Happy February! Have you had the chance to catch up on our latest updates? If not, be sure to check out our newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of researchers from the Imperial College of London worked to share their findings quickly with governments and health policymakers. What impact did this have? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...
Check out this amazing article from Purdue Biological Sciences chronicling Dr. Andy Lee's experience of working with us to adapt his scientific research about sea snails: www.bio.purdue.edu/news/article...
From Peer Review to Middle School: Translating Science for Young Readers - Department of Biological Sciences - Purdue University
Andy Lee worked with Science Journal for Kids to adapt his research for students — and discovered new ways to think about science communication.
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To learn about the biodiversity of rainforest canopies, researchers at CRBE (Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l’Environnement) @luciezinger.bsky.social & others studied environmental DNA in rainwash. Read all about it in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/wp-content/u...
Learn what researchers from University of Bristol found when they studied how cuttlefish use camouflage to hunt prey in coral reefs in this adapted article co-produced with Marine Biological Association: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how.... Photo Credit: Matteo Santon
Seaweed plays many roles, from nutrition, to habitat, to carbon capture! Can it help us mitigate climate change? Read about what researchers at University of British Columbia learned when they explored this: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...
Happy December! This month, we are highlighting camouflaging cuttlefish. Read all about how these amazing organisms hide from their prey, complete with real images of the cuttlefish in action, in our monthly newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....
We’re excited to be collaborating with @skypeascientist.bsky.social for their free livestream on December 4th at 1 PM EST featuring researcher Andy Lee! Register here for your chance to talk with Andy about his research on sea snails & climate change: sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les....
