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How many legs does it take to escape a predator?

Abstract Why do animals have such different shapes and sizes? Many animals are hunted by predators. Prey animals have features that help them escape these predators. For example, some animals…

A new map of Africa sheds light on the origins of enslaved people

A little-known element is shedding light on the birthplaces of enslaved Africans sent to other continents. From the 1400s to the 1800s, more than 12 million Africans were sold into…

For some trees, acting as lightning rods helps them survive

Getting hit by lightning is not usually good. But one tropical tree seems to invite heaven’s wrath. In fact, it can benefit from a powerful electric jolt or two. The…

Soft helpers and bio-inspired tech: a match made in robot heaven

Columbus, Ohio — When you imagine a robot, slithery snakes and huggable koalas may not come to mind. But innovative teens have been using “soft” robotics to create such bio-inspired…

Scientists Say: Interstellar medium

Interstellar medium (noun, “IN-ter-STEH-ler MEE-dee-um”) The interstellar medium is the gas, dust and radiation filling the space between stars within a galaxy. Interstellar space refers to the regions between stars.…

Nearsighted? Teens’ benefits from special contacts can be lasting

For people who squint trying to read a road sign or the writing on a whiteboard at the front of a classroom, here’s some good news. There are effective ways…

Teen finds cheaper way to make drugs against killer viruses

Columbus, Ohio — Viruses can be scary, and COVID-19 reminded us why. “We can prevent viral diseases quite well by vaccination,” says Adam Kovalčík, 19. But once someone is infected,…

Is the International Space Station too clean?

Keeping the International Space Station clean is a high priority for NASA. Air filters, weekly wipe-downs and vacuuming are a must. Still, astronauts there often develop health problems. These include…

Teen’s software for spotting AI-generated text just got personal

Columbus, Ohio — Is this text AI-generated? That question crops up a lot these days. Computer software to flag AI-generated text exists. But most programs share one crucial weakness, says…

AI, make me a video game

Have you ever imagined a video game you’d love to make? If you have an idea for a story or a picture, you can easily grab a pencil and start…