The Science of Attractiveness
Does a person’s attractiveness go up when their availability goes down? Scientists decide to find out by taking a look at an old dating strategy.
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Why do people mistrust science?
To most of us, uncertainty means not knowing. To scientists, uncertainty expresses how well something is known—and research reduces uncertainty.
Book Review: Never Home Alone
Never Home Alone is a 256 page deep dive into the mind of a chatty biologist. Every chapter focuses on a distinct use-case for biodiversity preservation.
Impact of Air Conditioning on Climate and Disease
Air conditioning recirculates indoor air, leaving users more exposed to airborne disease and increasing carbon dioxide levels due to poor ventilation.
Toxoplasma Infection Makes Mice More Brave
By Mackenzie Myers, @kenzwrites Quiet as a mouse. Timid as a mouse. When’s the last time you heard a mouse described as brave? The scientific community has already established that a parasite carried by cats and their feces, Toxoplasma gondii, causes infected mice to lose their fear of feline predators. But a new study from researchers at the University of Geneva and the University of Toronto points to a decrease in anxiety that may be less specific than previously thought, giving mice a one-size-fits-all fearlessness. What is Toxoplasmosis? T. gondii,…
Behind the Scenes of INVENTING TOMORROW with the WaterInsights™ Team
Sahithi Pingali, a young scientist, created the WaterInsights™ citizen science project after being featured in the INVENTING TOMORROW documentary. By Caroline Nickerson INVENTING TOMORROW, a documentary, follows several young scientists on their journey to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public. With their projects, these scientists tackle complex environmental issues affecting water, air, and soil quality. After you watch, you can help one of the teen science stars, Sahithi Pingali, achieve her goal of creating a global platform to share…
Citizen Science, Important Tool for Researchers
Citizen science helps scientists and society. There are projects in many disciplines. Find out what it is and how to get involved.
Science Lessons for Middle School
A set of life science discussion guides and activities for US grades 7 through 9. These lessons apply the latest education best practices. What You Get Each experiment includes a link to an online text, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and projects. Comprehension Questions: Use these questions to check if learners understand the meaning of the text. Learners will think about what they have read and demonstrate understanding. Discussion Questions: Use these questions to lead discussions about the text with the whole class or small groups. Learners will brainstorm and use…
Ancient Teeth Raise Questions about Human Origin
The ancient teeth of a human ancestor are unlike anything ever found in Europe or Asia.
Chemicals Used on Almond Trees Linked to Bee Deaths
While the demand for almonds is growing worldwide, honeybee populations have been steadily declining. Are almond-growing fungicides to blame?