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Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Scistarter logo in front of a photo of the moon. Astronomy and Astrophysics SciStarter Blog 

Observe the Moon Night On October 1!

September 30, 2022September 28, 2022 Science Connectedastronomy, citizen science

From surveying the Moon to listening in on Jupiter’s radio waves, these celestial citizen science projects will take you out of this world.

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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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The Science and Spirit of the Winter Solstice Astronomy and Astrophysics 

The Science and Spirit of the Winter Solstice

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Science Connectedearth science, seasons, solstice

Learn about the winter solstice! Find out what it is and why it has been celebrated by human civilizations since time immemorial.

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aurora Astronomy and Astrophysics Nature Photography Physics 

Photographing the Northern Lights in Iceland

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 Science Connectedaurora, Photography, travel

Find out how photographer Steven Spence chased the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights in Iceland and got some fantastic photos.

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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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Debunking the aurora myth: What actually causes an aurora? Astronomy and Astrophysics 

Debunking the aurora myth: What causes an aurora?

August 10, 2021August 23, 2021 Science Connectedsolar wind

Why do we see aurora at night? Considering only the solar wind is not enough to understand auroras. We need to explore also other factors.

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Astronomy and Astrophysics SciStarter Blog 

Citizen Scientists Find Exoplanets with NASA’s TESS Spacecraft

July 9, 2021December 13, 2021 Science Connectedspace, space exploration

The space agency is asking citizen scientists to help hunt exoplanets in the vast trove of images gathered by TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.

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Where do heavy elements come from? Astronomy and Astrophysics There Be Dragons Everywhere 

Elements, Heavy Metal, and the Death of Stars

June 7, 2021April 20, 2022 Steven Spenceelements, stars

Part Three of Baking an Apple Pie from Scratch (figuratively) explains how stars create heavy elements with more Protons than Iron.

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The early universe, forged in the hearts of stars Astronomy and Astrophysics There Be Dragons Everywhere 

Forged in the Hearts of Stars

May 28, 2021June 21, 2021 Steven Spenceearly universe, elements, stars

Steven Spence, Part Two of Baking an Apple Pie from Scratch (figuratively). Let’s contemplate the early universe and the elements forged in the hearts of stars.

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The Quark Gluon Plasma Soup: Did a supernova explosion cause this mass extinction? Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics There Be Dragons Everywhere 

Neutrons, the Early Universe, and Apple Pie

May 27, 2021April 20, 2022 Steven Spenceearly universe, elements, origins of life, stars

Steven Spence contemplates neurons, the early universe, and the origins of the ingredients for the quark-gluon plasma soup, and apple pie.

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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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