Read a short science news article with about cicadas emerging this spring.
October 23, 2023
The Butterfly Brigade
BIOLOGY
A town in Mexico is working to save a cultural symbol—the monarch butterfly.
May 8, 2023
One Jellyfish Pizza, Coming Up!
EARTH SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY
Would you eat jellyfish? Scientists want to persuade more people to chow down on this plentiful food source.
April 11, 2022
A Clone to the Rescue!
EARTH SCIENCE, BIOLOGY
Scientists have successfully cloned a black-footed ferret, which may help save the species
March 14, 2022
Bringing Back Oysters
EARTH SCIENCE, BIOLOGY
New York City students join an ambitious project to protect local waters—with help from a small but impressive animal.
December 14, 2020
Locusts in East Africa Explained
EARTH SCIENCE, BIOLOGY
Watch a video about how scientists are working to prevent harmful locust swarms.
December 14, 2020
Locust Invasion!
EARTH SCIENCE, BIOLOGY
Billions of flying bugs have swarmed parts of Africa and Asia, destroying any crops in their path. Can they be stopped?
October 19, 2020
Zombie Snails
BIOLOGY
Watch a video about how worms turn snails into zombies!
October 19, 2020
Zombies Among Us
BIOLOGY
How parasites take over the brains of living hosts—then direct them to take deadly risks.
August 31, 2020
The Buzz on Bees
BIOLOGY
Watch a video about the importance of bees.
August 31, 2020
Sting Operation
BIOLOGY
Bee thefts are on the rise in California. What’s behind the crime wave?
March 16, 2020
Unicorn Pup
BIOLOGY
Read a short science news article about a puppy born with a horn-like appendage on its forehead.
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