New system uses evaporation to greatly cool artificial turf
This is another in our series of stories identifying new technologies and actions that can slow climate change, reduce its impacts or help communities cope with a rapidly changing world. When Gijsbert Cirkel…
Let’s learn about orangutans
The word orangutan means “person of the forest” — a good name for a group of primates that spend most of their time in trees. These great apes have long…
Experiment: Making music with bottles
Objective: Determine the relationship between musical note frequency and air cavity volume when blowing over the top of a partly filled bottle Areas of science: Music Difficulty: Medium intermediate Time…
‘Percy’, NASA’s rover, finds its first hint of ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has bagged its first hint of ancient Martians. If they existed, these creatures were small. Very small. As in, microbes. “We’re not able to say that this…
Scientists Say: Magnetosphere
Magnetosphere, (noun, “mag-NET-tuh-sfear”) The magnetosphere is a planet-wide magnetic field. It protects Earth from high-energy particles from space, such as solar winds and cosmic rays. Other planets can have magnetospheres,…
Why don’t whales get cancer?
Abstract Every day, the cells in your body are super busy growing and dividing. When something goes wrong, mutations appear. Our immune system usually detects cells with mistakes and kills…
Why are online political discussions so mean?
Abstract Online discussions about politics can be very nasty. But why is that? Researchers have proposed two theories. One talks about the disagreement over ideas. And the second theory is…
How can air travel produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions?
Abstract When you think about the causes of climate change, what comes to mind? Do you think of gasoline-powered cars? Or do you think about coal and natural gas power…
How does the brain adapt to blindness?
Abstract You hear footsteps behind you. They’re getting louder! You turn around quickly. Your friend was trying to sneak up on you. How did you know they were there? Your…
What is even more important than being right?
Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts asked people to take steps to help stop the spread of the virus. These included wearing face masks, limiting contact with other…
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