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.
Preference for Positive, Happy Words
Scientists have used a massive data set of billions of words from actual usage to find that people around the world use more happy words than sad words.
Get to Know a Scientist: Marketing Lead Rebecca Ewald
An education in STEM can prepare you for many kinds of careers—just ask Marketing and Customer Insights Network Lead Rebecca Ewald!
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!