Paleoscience What was life like in medieval England? + Lesson idea video on Parasite Detective activity + Links to lessons on parasites, the middle ages, and archaeology + Audio version of article
Biodiversity and Conservation How does war affect gorillas? Scientists completed a census of the Grauer’s gorillas remaining in Africa and determined that they should now be listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
Archeology Where did the first people in the Caribbean come from? Scientists used ancient DNA, radiocarbon dating, and archaeological remains to find out where the first people in the Caribbean came from.
Animal behavior How do ravens’ thinking skills compare with apes’? Scientists wanted to know how ravens’ intelligence and cognitive skills compared to apes.
Astronomy How can we predict bone loss in astronauts? Researchers wanted to assess and predict bone loss in astronauts caused by spaceflight.
Discrimination How do gender stereotypes impact girls’ interest in science? Researchers investigated the impact of gender stereotypes favoring boys in computer science and engineering on children and adolescents.