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Category: Arts and Humanities

Kirigami-inspired solar cell courtesy of Lamoureux A et al. Environment New Technologies Physics Renewable Energy Science and Art 

Solar Cell Inspired by 400-Year-Old Art

July 4, 2023July 1, 2023 Science Connectedalternative energy, green tech, renewable energy, solar, solar energy, solar panel, solar power

A long-standing Japanese art form known as kirigami has inspired scientists to design effective solar cell tech four hundred years later.

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Art therapy graphic by Sayan Roy. Arts and Humanities Neuroscience Psychology 

Magic Makers: Art Therapy for Neuropsychiatric Patients

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 Science Connectedart, brain, neurology, psychology

Art therapy may help adults with mild cognitive impairment feel happier and more empowered—and slow the progress of cognitive decline.

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The Art of Scientific Illustration Paleontology Science and Art 

The Art of Scientific Illustration

March 1, 2023July 1, 2023 Science Connectedscience communication, science education, scientific illustration

Scientific illustration is more than just cool artwork. It conveys technical details about research that other tools cannot.

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Yeast grown to spell "Yeast" with a smiley face beneath. Credit: Vaishnavi Sridhar Arts and Humanities Science and Art 

Yeast, A Poem

January 30, 2023February 14, 2023 Science Connectedpoetry, yeast

Scientist, artist: Science inspires art in this poem about the properties of yeast and its similarities to human cells.

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photographing snowflakes Nature Photography Science and Art 

Photographing Snowflakes: Sky Crystals

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Science Connectednature, nature photography, snowflakes

No two snowflakes are exactly alike. Read about the science and art of photographing snowflakes in this article by author and photographer Don Komarechka.

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Cover of Flu Finders. Using the influenza virus, Flu Finders explains and reinforces the lessons many young readers were taught about what to do when you get sick. Book Reviews Public Health 

“Flu Finders” Teaches What to Do When Sick

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Science Connectedbook review, influenza, public health

Using the influenza virus, Flu Finders explains and reinforces the lessons many young readers were taught about what to do when you get sick.

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Cover of Bully Blues. This book in the Journey to a Better World series deals with xenophobia and bullying. Book Reviews 

“Bully Blues” and Unlearning Xenophobia

September 28, 2022October 7, 2022 Science Connectedbook review, culture, social issues, xenophobia

In Bully Blues, the main character, Seth, unlearns the xenophobia behind his bullying behavior and becomes an advocate for multiculturalism.

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Journey to a Better World: Worrisome Waters teaches about water pollution. Book Reviews STEM Education Water Pollution 

“Worrisome Waters” Tackles Water Pollution

September 16, 2022October 24, 2022 Science Connectedbook review, STEM education, 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.

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Journey to a Better World: Worrisome Waters teaches about water pollution. Book Reviews STEM Education Water Pollution 

VISTA Center students illustrate first book of “Journey to a Better World” series

September 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Science Connectedbook reviews, science books, STEM education, water contamination, water pollution

The Journey To a Better World book series is now available from VISTA and the Inspire Project. Teach children about making a positive impact.

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The Secret Lives of the Elements, Review Astronomy and Astrophysics Book Reviews Chemistry Physics 

The Secret Lives of the Elements

April 20, 2022April 17, 2022 Science Connectedelements

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.

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Spotlight: Environment

Biology Climate Change Oceanography SciStarter Blog 

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Science Connectedantarctica, citizen science, climate change, penguins, phytoplankton
Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Microorganisms boost carbon storage in soil Climate Change Ecology Geology 

Microorganisms Boost Levels of Carbon Storage in Soil

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 Science Connectedartificial intelligence, carbon, climate change, microbes, soil microbiome
Microorganisms increase the level of carbon storage in the soil, making them key players in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature

Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature

September 19, 2023September 14, 2023 Science Connectedbees, climate change, environment, pesticides, pollination, pollinators, temperature
Image showing wheat sprouts, the green one on the right pretreated with ethanol to help survive droughts and the withered one on the left untreated.

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Science Connectedagriculture, biochemistry, botany, climate change, drought
mosquito eater, or crane fly, by ashleigh290 via Flickr

Do mosquito eaters eat mosquitos?

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Science Connectedinsects, mosquito, nature
Bee Phenology: How Are Bees Feeling the Heat?

Bee Phenology: How Are Bees Feeling the Heat?

August 1, 2023July 31, 2023 Science Connectedbees, climate change, environment, pollination, pollinators
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