2022 - Page 5 of 8 - Science Connected Magazine

Invite Ants to Your Picnic… for Science!

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

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

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

Botany

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.

Neuroscience

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

Engineering

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.