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Category: Social Sciences

ancient human ancestors underwater Archaeology 

Prehistoric Human Settlements at the Bottom of the Sea

February 28, 2022March 18, 2022 Science Connectedhuman civilization

Researchers are studying the remains of human ancestors and prehistoric human settlements now submerged beneath Europe’s coastal seas.

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college graduation Psychology STEM Education 

Grit or Grades: What Drives College Graduation?

February 3, 2022January 31, 2022 Science Connectededucation

Does timely college graduation depend more on a student’s self-regulation or on their admission test scores? Researchers decided to find out.

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ancient diets Anthropology Archaeology 

Nok Culture Pottery Adds Clues to Ancient Diets

February 1, 2022June 20, 2023 Science Connecteddiet, human civilization, nutrition

What is the ancestry of your food? New research has traced the origins of leafy greens and other plants in ancient West African cuisine back more than 3,500 years.

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therapy in virtual reality Psychology 

Do You Want Therapy in Virtual Reality?

January 25, 2022September 15, 2023 Science Connectedmental health, virtual reality, VR

Given the choice between seeing a therapist in real life or in virtual reality, which would you choose? Research results may surprise you.

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Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide Genetics and Heredity Neuroscience Psychology 

Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide

September 15, 2021June 20, 2023 Science Connectedfriendship, genetics

Is there a genetic component to friendship? Mice prefer friends who are genetically similar to them, regardless of other factors.

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Archaeology SciStarter Blog 

Uncovering the Secrets of the Egyptian Geniza With Citizen Science

June 18, 2021June 16, 2021 Science Connectedcitizen science, history

Classify and transcribe fragments of medieval manuscripts with the Scribes of the Cairo Geniza citizen science project.

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Environment Science Policy Sustainable Living 

Commodity-Driven Deforestation Threatens Forests

May 7, 2021July 19, 2021 Science Connectedbusiness/economics, forests

The global market for consumer goods has led to a long-term trend of deforestation. Companies, governments, and individuals can reverse this.

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environmental policy matters Science Debate Series Science Policy 

Environmental Policy Matters with Science Debate

April 20, 2021July 10, 2023 Science Connectedenvironmental health, environmental protection

This series of articles about environmental policy issues was made possible by Science Debate, for a scientifically literate electorate.

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science policy challenges Science Policy 

Science Policy Challenges in Four Parts

April 14, 2021July 10, 2023 Science Connectedenvironmental protection, science debate

Dr. Jonathan Trinastic investigates four major science policy issues and how the federal government can join scientists in finding solutions.

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women in STEM Diversity in Science 

Women in STEM: You Don’t Look Like a Scientist

March 29, 2021April 17, 2022 Science Connectedwomen in science, Women in STEM, women in tech

There are many women in STEM professions, yet research shows women who look feminine are still judged less likely to be scientists.

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Spotlight: Environment

Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature Ecology Environment 

Bee Behavior Affected by Pesticides and Temperature

September 19, 2023September 14, 2023 Science Connectedbees, climate change, environment, pesticides, pollination, pollinators, temperature
Climate change and pesticides spell double trouble for bee behavior, but pesticide risk to bees varies depending on the 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. Botany Climate Change 

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Science Connectedagriculture, biochemistry, botany, climate change, drought
Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.
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
Climate Change Sinking Cities

Underground Climate Change Is Sinking Our Cities

July 18, 2023July 24, 2023 Science Connectedarchitecture, cities, climate change, engineering, environment, global warming, urban climates
Deep-Sea Undiscovered Species

Undiscovered Species of the Deep Sea: Can We Find Them?

July 11, 2023July 8, 2023 Science Connectedbiodiversity, Deep sea, ecosystem, oceanography, oceans, species
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