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Chemistry

Scientists Say: Molecule

A molecule is a group of atoms linked with chemical bonds. It’s the smallest particle of a substance that has all of its chemical properties.

By Bethany BrookshireJanuary 18, 2021

Tech

Bye-bye batteries? Power a phone with fabric or a beacon with sound

By Kathryn HulickJanuary 6, 2021

Chemistry

A soil-based ‘concrete’ could make buildings green, even on Mars

By Kathiann KowalskiDecember 22, 2020

Earth

Animals

Honeybees fend off deadly hornets by decorating hives with poop

Bees usually collect pollen and nectar. Scientists were surprised to find that Asian honeybees also gather animal dung to defend their hives.

By Asher JonesJanuary 19, 2021

Agriculture

Dew collector brings water to thirsty plants

By Melissa L. WeberJanuary 18, 2021

Environment

Camels have been dying after mistaking plastic for food

By Asher JonesJanuary 15, 2021

Humans

Health & Medicine

Scientists Say: Body Mass Index

This is someone’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. But it’s not a measure of someone’s health.

By Bethany Brookshire2 hours ago

Humans

Some identical twins don’t have the exact same DNA

By Tina Hesman SaeyJanuary 22, 2021

Math

What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain

By Kathryn HulickJanuary 14, 2021

Life

Animals

Some electric eels coordinate their attacks to zap prey

Electric eels were thought be to lone hunters — until researchers observed more than 100 eels hunting together. Their coordinated electric attacks corralled prey.

By Jonathan Lambert2 hours ago

Ecosystems

Can people protect as much space as nature needs?

By Jonathan LambertJanuary 21, 2021

Animals

Honeybees fend off deadly hornets by decorating hives with poop

By Asher JonesJanuary 19, 2021

Math

Math

What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain

A man died soon after opening a mummy’s tomb. But don’t assume the mummy killed him. Statistics help explain why coincidences may not be meaningful.

By Kathryn HulickJanuary 14, 2021

Math

Scientists Say: Algebra

By Bethany BrookshireJanuary 4, 2021

Space

Meet ‘Pi’ — a new Earth-sized planet

By Rachel CrowellDecember 17, 2020

Physics

Physics

What did you say? Fabric masks can really muffle voices

Some types of face masks muffle speech more than others — something that teachers should take into account.

By Sid PerkinsJanuary 20, 2021

Agriculture

Dew collector brings water to thirsty plants

By Melissa L. WeberJanuary 18, 2021

Physics

Let’s learn about gravity

By Bethany BrookshireJanuary 13, 2021

Science & Society

Physics

What did you say? Fabric masks can really muffle voices

Some types of face masks muffle speech more than others — something that teachers should take into account.

By Sid PerkinsJanuary 20, 2021

Math

Space

Math

Scientists Say: Algebra

By Bethany BrookshireJanuary 4, 2021

Tech

Tracking Santa with science

By Bethany BrookshireDecember 22, 2020

Topics

Chemistry

Scientists Say: Molecule

Bye-bye batteries? Power a phone with fabric or a beacon with sound

A soil-based ‘concrete’ could make buildings green, even on Mars

Earth

Honeybees fend off deadly hornets by decorating hives with poop

Dew collector brings water to thirsty plants

Camels have been dying after mistaking plastic for food

Humans

Scientists Say: Body Mass Index

Some identical twins don’t have the exact same DNA

What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain

Life

Some electric eels coordinate their attacks to zap prey

Can people protect as much space as nature needs?

Honeybees fend off deadly hornets by decorating hives with poop

Math

What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain

Scientists Say: Algebra

Meet ‘Pi’ — a new Earth-sized planet

Physics

What did you say? Fabric masks can really muffle voices

Dew collector brings water to thirsty plants

Let’s learn about gravity

Science & Society

What did you say? Fabric masks can really muffle voices

What the mummy’s curse reveals about your brain

What kids need to know about getting a COVID-19 shot

Space

Let’s learn about gravity

Our feverish universe is getting hotter every day

Rogue planets wander the galaxy all alone

Tech

Bye-bye batteries? Power a phone with fabric or a beacon with sound

Scientists Say: Algebra

Tracking Santa with science

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