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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Check out our new Ask a Scientist videos. Alyssa Sargent answers questions about her research on hummingbirds! youtu.be/xSnnxmgB5hQ youtu.be/_00uYQ4kocM

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Ask a Scientist: Alyssa Sargent - What's your favourite hummingbird?

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The thickness of a medicine affects how it's delivered. If it's too thick, it has to be given at a medical center, which can get expensive! Scientists at Lund University & Sapienza University of Rome studied what can make medicine too thick. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Did you know that your gut can talk to your brain? Scientists at Duke & University of Arizona studied how these signals from bacteria play a role in this communication. Learn more in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Check out our new Interactive Lessons, which include videos that bring different parts of our articles to life & quizzes to check understanding! This interactive lesson, which covers research on the dangers of vaping, is a great starting point for teen learners: sjk-interactive.org/vaping/.

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It's the start of a new month, and you know what that means! Check out our latest newsletter post to see what new resources we've put together— no April Fool's here: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej.... Don't forget to subscribe to receive next month's edition straight to your email inbox!

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

If you were a mouse and a bird of prey was flying overhead, would you run or hide? Researchers at @vibneuroleuven.bsky.social, @mpibrain.bsky.social & Harvard wanted to learn what happens in mouse brains when confronted with a threat. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/fre....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

When it comes to milk alternatives, you may have heard of oat milk & almond milk, but what about mealworm milk?! It may sound a little gross, but it turns out that is more sustainable and nutritious than other milk alternatives! Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/can...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📢 Calling all Physical Science teachers! We’ve just put together a collection of articles aligning with topics in the 8th & 9th grade curriculum, including: atomic structure, forces, energy, waves, and electricity! Check it out: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This month's newsletter includes our latest new articles, teacher tips, and some updates from us! Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej...

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Edible Insects? Challenging Students to Think More Sustainably

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

In 1973, millions consumed food that was accidentally contaminated with chemicals called PBBs. Researchers at Emory University synthesized results of studies conducted over the years to better understand health impacts of PBBs exposure. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Superfund sites are areas in the U.S. with high toxicant levels. There’s a few in Glynn County, Georgia, and researchers at Emory University partnered with local community to investigate if residents have toxic chemicals in their bodies. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/are...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Have you ever avoided a certain food after it made you sick? There's a neurological reason for this! It has to do with your amygdala, the part of your brain that links memories and feelings. How exactly does this work? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Dark diversity refers to all the species of plants that should be in a certain spot but are missing. You can think of it as Nature's secret plant list. But how do we know what should be on this list? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Happy February! Have you had the chance to catch up on our latest updates? If not, be sure to check out our newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of researchers from the Imperial College of London worked to share their findings quickly with governments and health policymakers. What impact did this have? Find out in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

To learn about the biodiversity of rainforest canopies, researchers at CRBE (Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l’Environnement) @luciezinger.bsky.social & others studied environmental DNA in rainwash. Read all about it in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/wp-content/u...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Learn what researchers from University of Bristol found when they studied how cuttlefish use camouflage to hunt prey in coral reefs in this adapted article co-produced with Marine Biological Association: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how.... Photo Credit: Matteo Santon

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Seaweed plays many roles, from nutrition, to habitat, to carbon capture! Can it help us mitigate climate change? Read about what researchers at University of British Columbia learned when they explored this: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Happy December! This month, we are highlighting camouflaging cuttlefish. Read all about how these amazing organisms hide from their prey, complete with real images of the cuttlefish in action, in our monthly newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We’re excited to be collaborating with @skypeascientist.bsky.social for their free livestream on December 4th at 1 PM EST featuring researcher Andy Lee! Register here for your chance to talk with Andy about his research on sea snails & climate change: sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As glaciers melt at faster rates than ever, it’s important to be able to accurately measure & predict changes. That’s why researchers at University of Zurich compared different data collection & measurement methods for tracking glacier loss. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Can you believe it's November already? Check out our monthly roundup, including our latest article and some suggested activities, to make your end-of-the-semester planning a little easier: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Have you heard of bird flu? It turns out, it doesn’t just affect birds, but also cows! Researchers at Cornell investigated how the bird flu virus infects dairy cows and how it may cause them to stop producing milk. Learn more in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Have you ever heard of or experienced climate change anxiety? Researchers at University of New England Australia wanted to better measure and describe this phenomenon. Learn more in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Our monthly roundup is out! We have some exciting new resources for you this month. Check it out here, and don't forget to subscribe to receive next month's installment directly to your inbox: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej...

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Bee interactive lesson - and other science teaching resources

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Welcome to SJK's October newsletter: Bee interactive lesson - and other science teaching resources open.substack.com/pub/sciencej...

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Bee interactive lesson - and other science teaching resources

Monthly roundup from Science Journal for Kids and Teens

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Did you know some lizards use their tongue to help them smell, including Guatemalan beaded lizards? Does tongue-smelling help them find food? Learn what researchers at Georgia State University found while investigating how these lizards find their food: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our sense of smell can tell us a lot about the world. What can it tell us about ancient mummified bodies? Learn about what researchers at University of Ljubljana & University of London found when they investigated this question in this adapted article: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/wha...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease, though it is preventable and treatable. The key is diagnosing it early. It turns out, rats may actually be able to help us with this! Learn how in this article adapted from @herorats.bsky.social's work: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🥳We're excited to celebrate our 10th birthday with you all! If you've used SJK & want to show us some birthday love, please consider donating to our fundraiser: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati.... We appreciate your continued support & hope to celebrate many more birthdays together!

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Search dogs can help us to find certain items through their sense of smell. Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University International wanted to learn if certain types of dogs are naturally better at smelling than others. Find out what they learned: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/do-....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Try reaching your arm in front of you. To do so, your brain just sent messages along nerves in your spine. But what if you had 8 arms? Researchers wanted to learn about how octopuses coordinate all 8 of their tentacles. Read more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Throughout the month of July, we've traversed from the bottom of the ocean all the way to the orbit of the Earth! Read all about it in the newest installment of our monthly newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej....

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From Octopuses and the Deep Sea to Satellites in Orbit

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Atmospheric rivers can carry a lot of water through the air as water vapor, leading to heavy rains or snow when they hit land. Researchers at @berkeleylab.lbl.gov wanted to learn about how clusters of atmospheric rivers form. Read more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

What do a GPS, weather forecasting, and long-distance communication have in common? They all involve satellites in low Earth orbit! But it turns out climate change may impact how many satellites we have can in orbit. Learn more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Happy Friday! As some of us start to prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share some funny #TGIF science memes and jokes so you have a stockpile of them ready to entertain your students. Feel free to share your favs with us! #teachershare #funny #biologyjokes #memes

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The way you think about time linked with your sense of community can impact your wellbeing, including levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Learn more about this in our latest article adapted from work by researchers at the University of Padova: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why....

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Did you catch the new installment of our monthly newsletter? Check it out to learn all about cutting-edge microscopic robots and watch some fun footage of them in action: open.substack.com/pub/sciencej.... Donʻt forget to subscribe to receive the next edition straight to your inbox!

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Science Journal for Kids & Teens @sj4k.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

What if rocks could make oxygen? This sci-fi sounding “what if” may be true! Researchers at @samsocean.bsky.social were shocked to find oxygen production in the deep sea and traced its most probable source to metallic rocks on the sea floor. Read more: www.sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/how...

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