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Chemistry

New patch might replace some finger-prick testing of blood sugar

A finalist at Regeneron ISEF created a wearable patch that turns yellow when someone’s blood-sugar level gets high enough to need an insulin shot.

By McKenzie PrillamanMay 18, 2023

Chemistry

This forensic scientist is taking crime science out of the lab

By Aaron TremperMay 16, 2023

Chemistry

Experiment: Keep your candy cool with the power of evaporation!

By Science BuddiesMay 12, 2023

Earth

Earth

Under the ice, a hidden lake hints at its origin — and coming end

Lake Mercer may serve as a model for better understanding the birth and life of Antarctica’s hundreds of subglacial lakes.

By Douglas FoxMay 25, 2023

Earth

A natural ‘cathedral’ lurks deep under Antarctic ice

By Douglas FoxMay 25, 2023

Earth

One collision could have formed the moon and started plate tectonics

By Nikk OgasaMay 22, 2023

Humans

Psychology

Procrastination may hurt your health — but you can change that

Scientists have linked procrastination to mental and physical health problems. But don’t be too hard on yourself — there are steps you can take.

By Meghan RosenMay 29, 2023

Health & Medicine

Humans might be able to hibernate during space travel

By Tina Hesman SaeyMay 24, 2023

Planets

Research on exoplanets took top award at 2023 Regeneron ISEF

By McKenzie PrillamanMay 19, 2023

Life

Animals

Rats can bop their heads to a musical beat

Rats’ rhythmic response to human music doesn’t mean they like to dance. But it may shed light on how brains evolved to perceive rhythm.

By Deborah BalthazarMay 30, 2023

Ecosystems

Scientists Say: Food web

By Katie Grace CarpenterMay 29, 2023

Brain

Scientists mapped every nerve cell in this insect brain

By McKenzie PrillamanMay 26, 2023

Math

Math

Scientists Say: Möbius strip

Möbius strips may be easy to make, but they have some pretty mind-bending properties.

By Maria TemmingMay 22, 2023

Earth

Scientists Say: Altitude

By Maria TemmingMay 1, 2023

Animals

Random hops always bring jumping beans to shade — eventually

By James R. RiordonApril 7, 2023

Physics

Tech

New technologies could keep people cool in a warming world

New approaches to air conditioning aim to keep people cool with fewer greenhouse-gas emissions as our world warms.

By Kathiann KowalskiMay 18, 2023

Chemistry

Experiment: Keep your candy cool with the power of evaporation!

By Science BuddiesMay 12, 2023

Climate

Due to global warming, major league hitters are slugging more home runs

By Darren IncorvaiaMay 5, 2023

Science & Society

Space

Here’s why the moon must get its own time zone

But should moon time be like Earth time — or quite different? At issue: The moon’s lesser gravity will make seconds there tick faster than on Earth.

By Tammy Awtry5 hours ago

Brain

Earth

Tech

Recycling rare-earth elements is hard — but worth it

By Erin WaymanMay 4, 2023

Earth

Rare earths’ hidden electrons make much of modern tech possible

By Nikk OgasaMay 4, 2023

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