Pollinators Attracted by Hidden Patterns in Petals
To better attract pollinators, plants change the chemical and physical properties of their petals to produce alluring colors.
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up
Did you participate in the largest ever fungi bioblitz? Read about the citizen science push cataloging fungi diversity in North America!
Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves
New research shows that bacteria found inside plant leaves can transfer their nitrogen and might eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.
How Does Tissue Regenerate?
By Noeline Subramaniam (@spicy_scientist) Regeneration often sounds like science fiction—Wolverine’s healing superpowers probably spring to mind. But you don’t have…
Antioxidant Boost Found in Citrus Honey
Antioxidant levels were tested in different types of honey to pinpoint natural health-boosting compounds that help counteract free radicals.
Save Animals by Tracking Roadkill
Most roadkill goes unreported, meaning governments and scientists don’t have the data needed to prevent it. You can help change that!
Get to Know a Scientist: Geneticist Michelle T. Juarez
A geneticist is a type of biologist who studies genes. Let’s hear from Michelle T. Juarez, who helps teach the next generation of scientists!
We’ve All Got a Blind Spot, and Can Shrink It
The human eye does have a built-in blind spot. New research suggests that we can shrink it, and maybe even reverse blindness as a result.
Girl Scouts: Citizen Scientists
The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!
“Flu Finders” Teaches What to Do When Sick
Using the influenza virus, Flu Finders explains and reinforces the lessons many young readers were taught about what to do when you get sick.