Science Connected Magazine

Artificial Sweeteners Affect Our Bodies and Environment

December 9, 2022December 6, 2022 Science Connecteddiet

Artificial sweeteners may have unintended effects on the body and the biosphere, so it is worth looking into natural sugar alternatives.

Botany Chemistry

Pollinators Attracted by Hidden Patterns in Petals

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 Science Connectedanimals, botany, flowers, pollinators

To better attract pollinators, plants change the chemical and physical properties of their petals to produce alluring colors.

Geology

The Wonderful World of Minerals

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 Science Connectedminerals, rocks

There are currently 5414 known minerals, from abellaite to zykaite. But what exactly are minerals? And how do we use them? By Nadine Gabriel There are currently 5414 known minerals, from abellaite to zykaite. But what exactly are minerals? And how are they used in our everyday life? A mineral is a naturally occurring element or compound that is solid at room temperature and has an ordered atomic arrangement. Since some people get minerals mixed up with rocks, here’s a simple analogy you can use to memorise the distinction: minerals…

Fungi growing on mossy tree. Credit: Jesse Bauer/Unsplash

Biodiversity and Conservation Citizen Science Ecology Environment SciStarter Blog

Fungi Bioblitz Follow-Up

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

Did you participate in the largest ever fungi bioblitz? Read about the citizen science push cataloging fungi diversity in North America!

Bacteria in plant leaves could one day eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers

Biology Botany Sustainable Living

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 Science Connectedagriculture, bacteria, fertilizers, plants

New research shows that bacteria found inside plant leaves can transfer their nitrogen and might eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.

Biology Health Zoology

How Does Tissue Regenerate?

November 11, 2022November 10, 2022 Science Connectedregeneration

By Noeline Subramaniam (@spicy_scientist) Regeneration often sounds like science fiction—Wolverine’s healing superpowers probably spring to mind. But you don’t have to be a mutant to be able to regenerate. In fact, humans have the ability to regenerate in utero until the beginning of the third trimester. With the exception of our liver and digit tips, we largely lose this capacity as adults—but why? Let’s turn to the animal kingdom for answers. Is regeneration lost through evolution? Before we get to the species that, for the most part, are unable to…