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March 4, 2022

It’s Not Distance from the Sun That Counts—And Other Fun Facts about Our Planet’s Seasons
As we eagerly look toward longer days and warmer temperatures here in the Northern Hemisphere, let’s learn more about what other areas of our Earth are experiencing by taking a look at our Earth’s seasons around the globe.
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February 11, 2022

National Periodic Table Day: Celebrating a “Window on the Universe”
Why was the periodic table such a revolutionary scientific project? Celebrate National Periodic Table Day with hBARSCI and find out!
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January 28, 2022

It’s Not a Puzzle: Humans Love Putting Together the Pieces!
January 29 is National Puzzle Day! Celebrate with hBARSCI by reading about some of the world's favorite puzzles.
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December 17, 2021

Winter-Weather Warriors: 4 of Our Earth’s Chillest Animals
Take a few minutes from your busy holiday preparations to learn fun facts about 4 of Earth's Arctic and Antarctic animals!
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November 29, 2021

Science in the News: Are Grandmas Hard-Wired to Empathize with Their Grandchildren?
This week, we’re looking at the findings of a recently published study on the attachment between grandmothers and their grandchildren. Are grandmothers actually hard-wired to be caring and empathetic toward their grandchildren?
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November 12, 2021

More Sound to Hear Less Sound? Why White Noise Works
How does white noise help us fall asleep, stay asleep, and focus? Read on to find out!
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October 29, 2021

Science in the News: Making the Unnatural Natural: For a Sustainable Planet, We May Need to Embrace Synthetic Bioengineering
Currently, many plant-derived products are challenging to grow, and the cultivation of them can negatively impact the environment. Here's how one lab has solved that problem.
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October 1, 2021

Science in the News: Does Experiencing Anxiety, Addiction, or Other Psychiatric Disorders Hijack Your Brain?
Today, we're exploring some new brain science hitting the press. Click here to read about how your brain may get hijacked during times of heightened arousal; e.g., anxiety, addiction, or other psychiatric disorders.
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