Latest from Science News for Students

Latest from Science News for Students: "Many people report seeing their own hands moving in the dark, a new study finds. In these people, brain areas responsible for motion appear to fool vision centers into seeing what they would have — if there had been enough light to do so. Read More"

X-Ray eyes? Man-made earthquakes? Read on!
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How a flying robot helps a bedridden man

How a flying robot helps a bedridden man: "Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage -- and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized by a group called Robots for Humanity, help him live his life."

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Science News Editor's Picks

Science News Editor's Picks:  Solar explosions, what NOT to use to kill bedbugs, how butterflies keep dry and more in this online edition of Science News Editor's Picks!

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The Week in Plagues: A World Without Antibiotics, Why You're Not Drowning in Poop, and More | Popular Science

The Week in Plagues: A World Without Antibiotics, Why You're Not Drowning in Poop, and More | Popular Science: All you wanted to know about bacteria and more!

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Japanese Crane Courtship Dance

Emerson found an awesome short video clip of the Japanese Crane courtship dance. Check it out! http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/winged-planet/videos/japanese-crane-courtship-dance.htm

Flickr: The Marsupials and Monotremes Pool

Flickr: The Marsupials and Monotremes Pool:  Cool photos of marsupials and monotremes!

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Science by Email | Cyclones, Cold fronts

Science by Email | Cyclones, Cold fronts: "News: Super storms    

A massive storm called Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines earlier this month. One of the largest storms ever observed, it has caused widespread destruction in the island nation."

Read the rest of the article and try this week's at home activity - Make Your Own Weatherfront!!

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Science by Email | Fire balloon

Science by Email | Fire balloon: "News: Scorched earth not so barren      

With dry conditions and high temperatures, the risk of bushfires increases over the Australian summer. But while the destructive nature of fire cannot be denied, fire still plays an important role in some ecosystems."

This week's try at home is awesome - the fire proof balloon!  You will need parental supervision for this activity!!
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Science by Email | Auroras, Pollen

Science by Email | Auroras, Pollen: "News: Aurora origins  
   

On a dark night, far from the Equator, you might be lucky enough to spot an aurora: a shimmering, colourful glow in the sky. This natural light show has captivated people for thousands of years. While it is mostly associated with cold, dark nights near the poles, auroras have a much brighter, warmer origin: the Sun." REad more and check out this week's at home activity!



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Video -- World's Weirdest: Baby Toads Born from Mom's Back -- National Geographic

Video -- World's Weirdest: Baby Toads Born from Mom's Back -- National Geographic:  Surinam Sea Toad video

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Grégoire Courtine: The paralyzed rat that walked | Video on TED.com

Grégoire Courtine: The paralyzed rat that walked | Video on TED.com: A spinal cord injury can sever the communication between your brain and your body, leading to paralysis. Fresh from his lab, Grégoire Courtine shows a new method -- combining drugs, electrical stimulation and a robot -- that could re-awaken the neural pathways and help the body learn again to move on its own. See how it works, as a paralyzed rat becomes able to run and navigate stairs.

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Maths and Stats by Email | Smell the rainbow, Maths bagel

Maths and Stats by Email | Smell the rainbow, Maths bagel: "What about smell? Humans can smell a wide range of scents, from farts to flowers. However, we don’t know nearly as much about smell as we do about sight. Do we have physical receptors for each smell, or can we even describe most scents as a mixture of a few basic smells?  Learn more about smells and try the at home activity -Maths Bagel!
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True vampires | Student Science

True vampires | Student Science: "In 2006, a vampire bit Jennifer Zaspel. No, not the fantasy kind, with a pasty face, black cape and sharp teeth. This vampire was real — and a moth." Read about real vampires!

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How sharks survived the ‘Great Dying’ | Student Science

How sharks survived the ‘Great Dying’ | Student Science: "By leaving their coastal homes, some sharks survived an event that caused mass extinctions of other species - read the whole article online!
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Science by Email | Sleep, Chaos

Science by Email | Sleep, Chaos: "News: The need for sleep  
   

You’ve been up since early morning, had a long day at school and it’s late in the day. Your eyes are tired, it’s hard to concentrate and you’re trying not to yawn. It sounds like you’re ready to sleep."

After reading this week's article, try the at home activity "Pendulum Pandemonium"!

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