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How can swimming be less of a drag?

Abstract It is important for animals to move around easily. It helps them avoid predators or catch a meal. But the ways animals move depend on the environment they live…

Surprise! Wax seems key in turning honeybee larvae into queens

Kids learn in grade school that honeybees “create” a new queen bee by feeding a larva royal jelly. A new study find that the young bee’s diet may be only…

Scientists Say: Phenology

Phenology (noun, “Fen-AW-luh-jee”) Phenology is a field of science. It studies the seasonal and environmental cues that trigger life-cycle changes in living things. Imagine a tree as winter turns to…

A new dino may be the culprit in an ancient murder mystery

The arm and shoulder bones of a gliding dinosaur might have just revealed the solution to a gruesome whodunit.  Since 2002, researchers have unearthed more than 100 prehistoric bird remains…

Explainer: What is ADHD?

School was difficult for Makayla Caliendo when she was young. She remembers staring out the window while her classmates were paying attention in class. Some clothes, tags and socks were…

Can living in a multilingual country slow down aging?

Abstract Have you heard about brain training? That might bring to mind crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or brain teasers. Learning new languages is another powerful way to stimulate the brain. Activities…

This microbe turns into a ‘Hulk’ that eats its own kind

A newly discovered microbe is like a mini version of the Hulk. This single-celled protist looks a bit like an insect. It normally grazes on bacteria and other microbes. But…

What to know about using AI chatbots for therapy

When you’re feeling sad, angry or stressed, it might be tempting to ask a chatbot for help. In fact, a new survey of 12- to 21-year-olds showed that nearly 1…

Scientists Say: Amphisbaenian

Amphisbaenian (noun, “am-fis-BEE-nee-un”) Amphisbaenians are a group of mostly legless reptiles also known as “worm lizards.” More than 200 species of them live around the world. They’re found in North…

‘Superpuff‘ planets are as dense as cotton candy

A pair of newly found planets are the puffiest worlds ever seen. They’re both about the size of Jupiter but with less than 6 percent of its mass. In terms of…