“Bully Blues” and Unlearning Xenophobia
In Bully Blues, the main character, Seth, unlearns the xenophobia behind his bullying behavior and becomes an advocate for multiculturalism.
Year: 2022
“Worrisome Waters” Tackles Water Pollution
The first book in the Journey to a Better World series teaches kids about the causes and effects of water pollution and what people can do to help.
Get to Know a Scientist: Biologist Dr. Jamie Newman
A biologist studies living things: how their internal processes work, how they evolved, how they relate to their environment, and more! Introducing Dr. Jamie Newman, who tells us about herself and her career.
VISTA Center students illustrate first book of “Journey to a Better World” series
The Journey To a Better World book series is now available from VISTA and the Inspire Project. Teach children about making a positive impact.
The Largest-Ever Fungi Bioblitz Is Here
Participate in the Great North American FungiQuest September 15 to October 15 by taking photos of local fungi on your phone!
Moths Know Where to Go: A Look at Moth Migration
Moth migration may be guided by an internal compass to find the way, according to a new study that tracked flight paths of individual moths.
Let’s Do Some Doggone Science With Your Pup!
Check out these five citizen science projects to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26!
Using AI to Detect Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorder can be detected using artificial intelligence.
How Video Games Are Making Research Fun
Gamification and citizen science meet when research projects create video games to make data collection and analysis fun.
New Wearable Technology Reveals Secrets in Sweat
Technology may be able to sense health information like blood sugar levels anytime a user breaks a sweat, thanks to innovative engineering.