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Category: Arts and Humanities

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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Aurora Borealis (Photo courtesy of Antti Pietikianen and www.theaurorazone.com) Astronomy and Astrophysics Science and Art 

All about the Aurora

August 11, 2021March 15, 2022 Science Connectedaurora, aurora borealis, Photography

A roundup of articles all about the amazing Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Find out what causes them and where to see them.

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My Super Science Heroes: Marie Curie and Alan Turing Book Reviews 

My Super Science Heroes: Marie Curie and Alan Turing

April 13, 2021May 3, 2021 Science Connectedscience books

My Super Science Heroes, a new series authored by Karla Valenti, introduces children to the world’s most impactful scientists.

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Arborsculpture (tree-shaping): Nagold Cube (Copyright Ludwig.Schönle) Botany Science and Art 

Tree-Shaping: The Artful Science of Arborsculpture

March 23, 2021May 24, 2021 Science Connectedbotanical garden, trees

Arborsculpture is an ancient practice that combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver innovative and contemporary creations.

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Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Astronomy and Astrophysics Book Reviews 

What to Read: Asteroid Hunters

March 17, 2021May 2, 2021 Science Connectedasteroids, books, NASA, space

On any given day, about 90,000 kilograms of dust and small rocks hit the Earth. What happens when something larger is on a collision course with Earth?

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Spotlight: Environment

A single family home made of cardboard sits on a red furniture dolly. Human migration trends toward areas affected by wildfires. Anthropology Climate Change 

Human Migration Trends Toward Wildfire Hot Spots

January 27, 2023January 24, 2023 Science Connectedclimate change, extreme weather, heat wave, heat waves, migration, wildfires
Research into human migration shows distinct patterns, including the surprising trend toward areas affected by wildfires.
SciStarter Logo showing people out in the snow. In the center it reads "Play in the snow for science!" Blogs Citizen Science Environment SciStarter Blog 

Play in the snow … for science!

January 25, 2023January 22, 2023 Science Connectedcitizen science projects, environment, ice, lakes, snow, water
These five citizen science projects call on you to observe your local weather and bodies of water, snow or no!
Emperor penguins facing each other across a gap in the ice. Credit: Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0

Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Science Connectedanimals, birds, climate change, conservation, extinction, penguins
Skeletonized leaf typical of plots with bats excluded and trophic cascade prevented. Photo by Elizabeth Beilke, University of Illinois

Bats Protect Plants from Insects

January 13, 2023January 12, 2023 Science Connectedbats, defoliation, forests

Artificial Sweeteners Affect Our Bodies and Environment

December 9, 2022December 6, 2022 Science Connecteddiet
Fungi growing on mossy tree. Credit: Jesse Bauer/Unsplash

Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 Science Connectedcitizen science, ecology, environment, fungi
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