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Biology Neuroscience 
The neurobiology of anorexia
June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Science Connected anxiety, brain, depression
Neuroscience 
Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Disease Later?
June 20, 2022June 16, 2022 Science Connected brain, coronavirus, COVID-19, Parkinson's Disease
Climate Change Environment Zoology 
Climate Change Threatens California Pikas
June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connected animals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas
Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 
A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?
June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 Science Connected coral, coral reefs
Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 
Invite Ants to Your Picnic… for Science!
June 2, 2022May 26, 2022 Science Connected citizen science projects, summer
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Biology Neuroscience 

The neurobiology of anorexia

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Science Connectedanxiety, brain, depression

Anorexia’s connection to dopamine and serotonin is the focus of a new study on how brain signals affect eating behaviors.

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Neuroscience 

Can COVID-19 Cause Parkinson’s Disease Later?

June 20, 2022June 16, 2022 Science Connectedbrain, coronavirus, COVID-19, Parkinson's Disease

Research on mice suggests people infected with COVID-19 may be at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease long after the infection has cleared.

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Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray) Climate Change Environment Zoology 

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas

The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to climate change.

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pink sea fan coral Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs

Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best of a bad situation.

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Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Invite Ants to Your Picnic… for Science!

June 2, 2022May 26, 2022 Science Connectedcitizen science projects, summer

Check out our editor’s list of fun and easy projects to do this summer. Project results benefiting humans, ants, and more.

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Chemistry on EH Science Archaeology Biology Neuroscience 

Can You Smell Handshakes?

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Science Connectedbehavior, neurobiology, smell

Why do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.

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garden Biodiversity and Conservation Botany Ecology Zoology 

Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Science Connectedbees, garden, pollinators

Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.

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lavender Botany 

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Science Connectedagriculture, evolution

The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.

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Ecology New Technologies 

Battling Invasive Species with Virtual Ecology

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Science Connectedinvasive species

New research from Tokyo Metropolitan University provides a sliver of hope when it comes to keeping invasive species at bay with simulations.

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Hummingbird Citizen Science Ornithology SciStarter Blog 

Citizen Science Projects for the Birds

May 9, 2022May 11, 2022 Science Connectedbirds, citizen science projects

These five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats.

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Spotlight: Environment

Pikas spend the summer gathering grasses and wildflowers to store for winter food. When summer temperatures are too high, the pikas can’t forage. (Photo by Chris Ray) Climate Change Environment Zoology 

Climate Change Threatens California Pikas

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, climate change, environment, extinction, pikas
The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to...
pink sea fan coral Climate Change Ecology Marine and Freshwater Biology 

A Rosy Future for Pink Sea Fan Coral?

June 6, 2022June 2, 2022 Science Connectedcoral, coral reefs
Coral reefs are in trouble around the world with one possible exception. This coral species appears to be making the best...
Bee Friendly Garden

Urban Gardens a Haven for Pollinators

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Science Connectedbees, insects, pollinators, urban gardening

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Science Connectedantarctica, citizen science, climate change, phytoplankton
Stalks of wheat silhouetted against blue sky, July 1978.

Wild Relative of Wheat Could Help Curb Disease

April 4, 2022March 30, 2022 Science Connected
Satellite image of the McMurdo Dry Valleys (NASA)

Exploring Antarctica with Photography

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Science Connectedantarctica, climate change, environment
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