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How can blue-green algae remove plastics from our water?

Abstract Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that end up in rivers and oceans. They are hard to remove because they are so small. We wanted a better way to…

Meet Bruce, the disabled kea parrot who is the boss of his flock

A parrot missing half his beak has become top bird at New Zealand’s Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Named Bruce, he wins every fight with other kea parrots. He also gets priority…

Hundreds of sea level studies have underestimated ocean rise

A warming climate has been helping drive a global rise in sea levels. A new analysis now finds that hundreds of major studies missed just how much sea levels have…

A small object beyond Pluto may have a thin atmosphere

A small member of our solar system out beyond Pluto may be shrouded in a thin layer of gas. If so, it would be the first object of its size…

Scientists Say: Topology

Topology (noun, “top-AH-low-jee”) Topology is a field of math that focuses on how molding or stretching a shape alters the space it takes up. In a way, topology is similar…

Caffeine may dial down genes crucial for brain development, teen finds

PHOENIX, Ariz. — When someone says they’re “addicted to caffeine,” it might not seem that alarming. After all, many people rely on a morning coffee or an afternoon energy drink to get…

This evolutionary biologist fuses art into her science

When Victoria Glynn was a teen living in Honduras, she enjoyed making art. But that wasn’t her only interest. “Growing up in Central America, I was just surrounded by all…

How do bats work together?

Abstract Working with others often makes a task easier. Whether at home, at school, or at work, humans collaborate to achieve shared goals. Studies show that other species also collaborate.…

Like living mood rings, these bees change color when it turns humid

When the weather gets muggy, iridescent bees shift their metallic hue, a new study finds. The insects are a rich blue-green when the humidity is low. But as moisture levels…

Imagination is not just replaying what we’ve seen and heard

When you imagine a waterfall, what comes to mind? Maybe a misty cascade into a blue pool surrounded by trees. Perhaps the roar of water splashing down, as well. It’s…