June 2023 Newsletter
Monthly roundup: bioengineers, brain-robot communication, transparent frogs, and armadillos with leprosy
Hello,
Happy June! Teachers, as the school year comes to a close, we’d love to hear feedback from you on how you use our resources:
Check out our new Ask-a-Scientist podcast episode! Dr. Jen Collinger and Dr. Rob Gaunt talk about their brain-computer interface that allows control of a robotic arm with just your brain, as well as their respective paths to becoming bioengineers.
This month, we have four new adapted scientific articles:
How do glassfrogs become transparent? is all about how these special frogs hide their blood cells to become completely camouflaged from predators. Along with the article, we have this Lesson Idea video tutorial going over a fun, interactive game to learn about the circulatory system:
#Biology #Frogs #Microscopy
In How can leopard seals survive climate change?, researchers investigated how well leopard seals might be able to adapt to climate change based on variability in their traits and behaviors.
#AnimalPhysiology #Zoology #MarineBiology
Can armadillos show us how to regrow a liver? links an ancient disease with a potential modern medical breakthrough as scientists learn what happens to armadillo livers when infected with leprosy.
#Medicine #Biotechnology #OrganRegeneration
In Where did South American wild canids come from? scientists analyzed the genes of wild canids to find out more about the evolutionary history of the ten different species found in South America.
#Genetics #Paleoscience #Evolution
That’s not all! We also have some new lesson ideas:
Check out these articles on technology and engineering. This collection covers inventive and cutting-edge research on topics such as prosthetics, virtual reality, and renewable energy.
We also have this collection with research on discrimination. Use this resource to introduce students to scientific research on different dimensions and aspects of discrimination and racism. This might be especially timely for Juneteenth celebrated on June 19 in the US.
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Happy science exploration!
Tanya Dimitrova
Founder and Editor