Science Connected Magazine

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent

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.

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

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

Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.

Insect-friendly urban gardens show great promise to be havens for bees and other pollinators, securing their future and allowing them to thrive.

Researchers are studying the brain circuits affected by depression and anxiety, opening the way for more effective treatments.

Have you ever wondered why, when you separate an Oreo, the filling usually sticks to one side? The reason might be the future of 3D printing.

The Secret Lives of the Elements by Dr. Kathryn Harkup was released in the UK in October 2021. It’s reviewed for you by Steven Spence.

For millions of years, birds have been evolving to make the perfect eggshell. But how are eggshells so strong, and yet still breakable?

With the release of its first 100,000 genomes this project is solving a dangerous problem: a startling lack of diversity in medicine.a