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Botany Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 
Watching Plants with Project Budburst
January 22, 2021January 16, 2021 SciStarter citizen science projects, plants
Education LInguistics Psychology 
How Children Learn Language
January 20, 2021January 16, 2021 Science Connected children, Development, language, language acquisition, language learning, psychology
Biology Cognitive Neuroscience Health 
Cocoa Flavanols Could Boost Your Brainpower
January 18, 2021January 15, 2021 Science Connected aging, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cognitive Performance, Flavanols, nutrition
Citizen Science Education SciStarter Blog 
Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone
January 15, 2021January 9, 2021 SciStarter Eduaction, Learning, National Academies, Science Learning
Animals Marine Biology Oceanography 
Abundant Life Found on Deep Sea Mountains
January 11, 2021January 9, 2021 Science Connected abyss, Deep sea, eels, ocean floor, seamounts
Botany Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Watching Plants with Project Budburst

January 22, 2021January 16, 2021 SciStartercitizen science projects, plants

Join communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in Project Budburst.

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children learn language Education LInguistics Psychology 

How Children Learn Language

January 20, 2021January 16, 2021 Science Connectedchildren, Development, language, language acquisition, language learning, psychology

Children learn language for the first time in a cool way, and the good news is that adults can, too. Find out how.

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cocoa flavanols are good for you Biology Cognitive Neuroscience Health 

Cocoa Flavanols Could Boost Your Brainpower

January 18, 2021January 15, 2021 Science Connectedaging, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cognitive Performance, Flavanols, nutrition

Chocolate really is good for you! The flavanols found in cocoa can improve brain oxygenation and performance on complex tasks even in healthy adults.

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Citizen Science Education SciStarter Blog 

Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone

January 15, 2021January 9, 2021 SciStarterEduaction, Learning, National Academies, Science Learning

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s report, Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportunities by Design, on how citizen science increases participant learning.

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deep sea life Animals Marine Biology Oceanography 

Abundant Life Found on Deep Sea Mountains

January 11, 2021January 9, 2021 Science Connectedabyss, Deep sea, eels, ocean floor, seamounts

Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa show us what ocean life is like atop a deep sea mountain.

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Blogs Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?

January 8, 2021January 3, 2021 SciStarterrain

A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what’s found in streams and rivers.

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biomarkers Biology Genetics Health 

Predictive Power of Biomarkers in Pediatric ICU

January 6, 2021January 3, 2021 Science ConnectedAKI, biomarker, kidney injury, medicine, pediatric

Biomarkers allow doctors to detect kidney malfunction earlier, and have the potential to change how we test and treat diseases in the future.

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Migratory birds like this Common Redpoll consume both plants and seeds. Animals Climate Change Environment 

Some Migratory Birds Move as Vegetation Changes

January 4, 2021January 3, 2021 Science Connectedclimate change, migration, migratory birds, phenology, vegetation

How is climate change affecting migratory birds? A team of researchers offers an explanation.

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Astronomy Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Explore the Cosmos at Home

December 3, 2020November 29, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, cosmos, outer space, space

From studying light pollution to growing tomato seeds that have flown in orbit, these citizen science projects can help you and your kids enjoy the cosmos at home.

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science education during COVID-19 pandemic Education 

Science Education Needs Your Support

December 1, 2020January 3, 2021 Science Connectedcharity, COVID-19, fundraising, science education

Please consider supporting science education for underserved children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every child deserves an education.

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Spotlight: Health

cocoa flavanols are good for you Biology Cognitive Neuroscience Health 

Cocoa Flavanols Could Boost Your Brainpower

January 18, 2021January 15, 2021 Science Connectedaging, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cognitive Performance, Flavanols, nutrition
Chocolate really is good for you! The flavanols found in cocoa can improve brain oxygenation and performance on complex tasks even...
biomarkers Biology Genetics Health 

Predictive Power of Biomarkers in Pediatric ICU

January 6, 2021January 3, 2021 Science ConnectedAKI, biomarker, kidney injury, medicine, pediatric
Biomarkers allow doctors to detect kidney malfunction earlier, and have the potential to change how we test and treat diseases in...
“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Your Breathing

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Breathing

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 Science Connectedbreathing, neurons, neuroscience, respiratory health
Covid-19 stay-at-home orders

Your health on COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

November 25, 2020November 17, 2020 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, health, mental health, obesity, stay-at-home orders

Alzheimer’s Care Access: City vs Country

November 23, 2020November 17, 2020 Science ConnectedAlzheimer’s, healthcare, Medicare, mental health, neuroscience, nursing home, rural
How Fiber Can Help The Body Fight Bacteria

How Fiber Helps Your Body Fight Bacteria

November 16, 2020November 5, 2020 Science Connectedbacteria, fiber, health, immunology

Spotlight: Citizen Science

Botany Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Watching Plants with Project Budburst

January 22, 2021January 16, 2021 SciStartercitizen science projects, plants
Join communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in...
Citizen Science Education SciStarter Blog 

Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone

January 15, 2021January 9, 2021 SciStarterEduaction, Learning, National Academies, Science Learning
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine's report, Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportunities by Design, on how citizen science...

Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?

January 8, 2021January 3, 2021 SciStarterrain

Explore the Cosmos at Home

December 3, 2020November 29, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, cosmos, outer space, space

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries

November 27, 2020November 24, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, fishing, overfishing

Revolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 SciStarterbird behavior, bird watching, birds
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