Articles

November 29, 2021

Science in the News: Are Grandmas Hard-Wired to Empathize with Their Grandchildren?
This week, we’re looking at the findings of a recently published study on the attachment between grandmothers and their grandchildren. Are grandmothers actually hard-wired to be caring and empathetic toward their grandchildren?
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November 19, 2021

Four Thanksgiving-Themed Science Experiments to Try at Home
Check out these four at-home experiments featuring Thanksgiving dinner staples!
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November 12, 2021

More Sound to Hear Less Sound? Why White Noise Works
How does white noise help us fall asleep, stay asleep, and focus? Read on to find out!
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November 5, 2021

Lab Safety: From Presentations to Demonstrations, Student Engagement Is Key
Read for suggestions on how to refresh the lab safety review portion of the school year to keep students excited to implement safety rules during lab experiments.
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October 29, 2021

Science in the News: Making the Unnatural Natural: For a Sustainable Planet, We May Need to Embrace Synthetic Bioengineering
Currently, many plant-derived products are challenging to grow, and the cultivation of them can negatively impact the environment. Here's how one lab has solved that problem.
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October 22, 2021

File This Under "Surprising Things You Use Every Day": An Introduction to the Scientific Method
How does the scientific method operate in the real world? How has it developed over time? The rest of this article answers these questions—and more.
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October 15, 2021

Corsi Cubes: How to MacGyver Your Own (Effective!) Air Purifier
Learn how to easily construct your own effective air purifier using a box fan, everyday furnace filters, and duct tape.
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October 8, 2021

Chemistry 101: Molecular Modeling: Making the Intangible Tangible
After over a year of instability in our schools—as we shuffled from in-person to virtual to hybrid to in-person instruction—students, teachers, and parents are exhausted, longing for the simplicity of routine, of a dependable schedule. And as we re-engage with...
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October 1, 2021

Science in the News: Does Experiencing Anxiety, Addiction, or Other Psychiatric Disorders Hijack Your Brain?
Today, we're exploring some new brain science hitting the press. Click here to read about how your brain may get hijacked during times of heightened arousal; e.g., anxiety, addiction, or other psychiatric disorders.
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