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A Fond Farewell to the Brood X Invasion. In the spring of 2021, everyone lucky/cursed enough to live …
Curse of the Mummy
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World’s Thinnest Material
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Throwing a Curve
Mastering the grip and pitching mechanics to throw a great curve ball can take years. And no wonder: …
Spotlight on Bugs
More Bug Stories » RESOURCES – Follow these links to learn more about the featured Spotlight topic! …
Drive Your Students Buggy
Insects and other assorted creepy crawly critters can help inspire student learning, not only in the …
Alaskan Power Minigrids
This timely story can kickstart a unit on energy or technology. Alaska could lead the way to a more …
Science Update Mug!
Only a few of these Science Update Radio mugs remain in the entire Universe! Fill yours with coffee, …
Robot Gaze Aversion
Humans relate better to robots that avert their eyes at well-chosen moments.
Bombardier Beetle Buddies
Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together?
Seeking Out Fear
The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought.
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate …