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Month: November 2020

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Breathing
Biology Health

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Breathing

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020

Hydrogen sulfide, commonly known as rotten egg gas, does more than clear a room—it also helps regulate your important bodily functions, like breathing!

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries
Citizen Science SciStarter Blog

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries

November 27, 2020March 31, 2021

One captain’s old fishing photos grew into a citizen science project called FISHstory. Researchers hope it can teach them about the health of today’s fish populations.

Alzheimer’s Care Access: City vs Country
Health Neuroscience

Alzheimer’s Care Access: City vs Country

November 23, 2020January 21, 2025

Less access to healthcare may be leading to worse outcomes for people with Alzheimer’s in rural areas—but a change due to COVID-19 just might help.

The Surprising Environmental Impact of Pet Food
Environment

The Surprising Environmental Impact of Pet Food

November 18, 2020June 18, 2024

What is the environmental paw print of pet food? Larger than you may think! It takes an area twice the size of the UK to produce dry food for cats and dogs.

How Fiber Helps Your Body Fight Bacteria
Health

How Fiber Helps Your Body Fight Bacteria

November 16, 2020November 5, 2020

Did you know that fiber, in addition to it’s other well-known benefits, can help your body fight off bacteria? Find out how!

Sunlight Solution To Water Shortages
Engineering Environment New Technologies

Sunlight Solution To Water Shortages

November 11, 2020August 2, 2021

Water shortages could drop now that new technology combined with sunlight can make ocean water safe to drink in minutes.

Diamonds Can Conduct Electricity
New Technologies Physics

Diamonds Can Conduct Electricity

November 9, 2020April 7, 2021

Computer simulations show diamonds can be made to conduct electricity like metal, and the potential real-world applications are numerous.

Revolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar
Blogs Citizen Science Ornithology SciStarter Blog Zoology

Revolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar

November 6, 2020April 28, 2025

Ecologists can now forecast bird migrations like meteorologists forecast the weather. But without on-the-ground citizen science observations, it’s hard to tell a songbird from a goose.

Climate Change: Hot and Dry for Some
Climate Change Environment

Climate Change: Hot and Dry for Some

November 4, 2020November 2, 2020

Climate change is here and it’s not good. The very near future promises to be hotter and dryer in some places. Find out what the numbers really mean.

Election 2020: Why Science is Political
Multimedia Resources Science Policy

Election 2020: Why Science is Political

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

As a scientist, a woman, and a human, Sophie has been thinking a lot about this election. Every election is important– this one especially so.

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