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PLANTS Questions on The Ultimate Survivors By Science News for Students, Jan 30, 2015 09:46 am Questions for Desert plants: The ultimate survivors Read More Read More»

PLANTS Desert plants: The ultimate survivors By Jill Richardson, Jan 30, 2015 07:00 am Creosote, mesquite and other desert plants rely on different adaptations to thrive, even when no rain falls for an entire year. Read More Read More»

WEATHER & CLIMATE Fast sea level rise is a very recent change By Sharon Oosthoek, Jan 29, 2015 07:00 am Sea levels have been rising for more than a century. But that rise is now speeding up. That suggests that what is driving the rise — climate change — also has increased dramatically in recent years. Read More Read More»

BODY & HEALTH Immunity: Environment can have big impact By Stephen Ornes, Jan 28, 2015 07:00 am A study on twins suggests that environmental factors can shape a person's immune system more than genes do. Read More Read More»

PHYSICS, ANIMALS How birds stay in the air By Sharon Oosthoek, Jan 27, 2015 07:00 am The sensors inside a boxy device measure the forces generated with each stroke of a bird’s wings. Learning how much force is needed to keep a bird aloft could help in designing future drones that flap, hover and dart. Read More Read More»

BRAIN & BEHAVIOR A new ‘spin’ on concussions By Alison Pearce Stevens, Jan 27, 2015 07:00 am Scientists have suspected that rotational forces in the brain may underlie concussions. A new study used athletic mouthguards containing sensors. Data on head movements during collisions suggest that a twisting of the brain may underlie mild brain injuries, including concussion. Read More Read More»

LIGHT & RADIATION, PHYSICS, SPACE Machine simulates the sun’s core By Ilima Loomis, Jan 26, 2015 01:00 pm A machine heats iron atoms to temperatures that match the interior of the sun. This has helped solve a solar mystery. Read More Read More»

ANIMALS Resilient hearts for deep-sea divers By Esther Landhuis, Jan 26, 2015 07:00 am How do aquatic mammals have enough energy to hunt prey while steeply dropping their heart rate to stay underwater? A new study of dolphins and seals provides clues. Read More Read More»

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