Science News for Kids » 2011 » June http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Not seeing sunspots http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/not-seeing-sunspots/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/not-seeing-sunspots/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:55:31 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6563 What a difference! These two images of the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, were taken about 20 months apart. The sun is quiet in the picture at left, taken in January 1997. In the picture at right, taken in November 1998, the sun is more active. When the sun’s activity increases, more sunspots become visible.

Scientists predict a delay for the sun’s next cycle]]> What a difference! These two images of the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, were taken about 20 months apart. The sun is quiet in the picture at left, taken in January 1997. In the picture at right, taken in November 1998, the sun is more active. When the sun’s activity increases, more sunspots become visible.

Scientists predict a delay for the sun’s next cycle]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/not-seeing-sunspots/feed/ 0 Swirling seas of plastic trash http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/swirling-seas-of-plastic-trash/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/swirling-seas-of-plastic-trash/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:40:50 +0000 Amanda Rose Martinez http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6511 The ocean dumps literally tons of plastic trash on Hawaii’s Kamilo Beach each year. Credit: Amanda Rose Martinez

Long-lasting oceanic garbage threatens marine life]]> The ocean dumps literally tons of plastic trash on Hawaii’s Kamilo Beach each year. Credit: Amanda Rose Martinez

Long-lasting oceanic garbage threatens marine life]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/swirling-seas-of-plastic-trash/feed/ 0 Changing climate alters fish behavior http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/changing-climate-alters-fish-behavior/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/changing-climate-alters-fish-behavior/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:25:28 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6507 Changing ocean waters may change clownfish behavior in the future.

Study finds clownfish don’t swim away from scary sounds in future ocean conditions]]> Changing ocean waters may change clownfish behavior in the future.

Study finds clownfish don’t swim away from scary sounds in future ocean conditions]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/changing-climate-alters-fish-behavior/feed/ 0 Gut Instinct http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/gut-instinct/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/gut-instinct/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:23:17 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6509 Caption: This is a microscopic closeup of E. coli, your single-cell frenemy. The kinds of E. coli that live in your intestines help everything run smoothly. But when E. coli is ingested through contaminated food, the bacteria can cause big problems for humans.

New mouse study reveals a connection between intestinal bacteria and behavior]]> Caption: This is a microscopic closeup of E. coli, your single-cell frenemy. The kinds of E. coli that live in your intestines help everything run smoothly. But when E. coli is ingested through contaminated food, the bacteria can cause big problems for humans.

New mouse study reveals a connection between intestinal bacteria and behavior]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/gut-instinct/feed/ 0 Deep-down worm is far out http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/deep-down-worm-is-far-out/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/deep-down-worm-is-far-out/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:10:40 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6310 Hello, new nematode! This new worm species was discovered in a South African mine more than three-quarters of a mile underground.

New worm discovered almost a mile underground could hint at life on other planets]]> Hello, new nematode! This new worm species was discovered in a South African mine more than three-quarters of a mile underground.

New worm discovered almost a mile underground could hint at life on other planets]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/deep-down-worm-is-far-out/feed/ 0 Germy Weather http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/germy-weather/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/germy-weather/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:09:03 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6313 In June 2010, a powerful hailstorm pummeled the city of Bozeman, Mont. The hailstones were as large as golf balls, and they inspired a local scientist to peek inside and look for bacteria.

Bacteria high in the sky could be causing rain, snow and hail]]> In June 2010, a powerful hailstorm pummeled the city of Bozeman, Mont. The hailstones were as large as golf balls, and they inspired a local scientist to peek inside and look for bacteria.

Bacteria high in the sky could be causing rain, snow and hail]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/germy-weather/feed/ 0 An enemy in the cave http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/an-enemy-in-the-cave/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/an-enemy-in-the-cave/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:08:53 +0000 Amanda Leigh Mascarelli http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6257 Most of the little brown bats in this photo are dead from white-nose syndrome. This Lackawanna County, Pa., mine is one of many sites in the United States and Canada contaminated with the disease.

Bats under attack from a fungus send scientists searching for clues to solve a deadly mystery]]> Most of the little brown bats in this photo are dead from white-nose syndrome. This Lackawanna County, Pa., mine is one of many sites in the United States and Canada contaminated with the disease.

Bats under attack from a fungus send scientists searching for clues to solve a deadly mystery]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/an-enemy-in-the-cave/feed/ 0 Silky spider footprints http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/silky-spider-footprints/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/silky-spider-footprints/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:55:32 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6254 This is Fluffy, a Mexican flame-kneed tarantula. Scientists suspect spiders like Fluffy can shoot silk from their feet.

Tarantulas use foot-spun silk to hold tight in slippery situations]]> This is Fluffy, a Mexican flame-kneed tarantula. Scientists suspect spiders like Fluffy can shoot silk from their feet.

Tarantulas use foot-spun silk to hold tight in slippery situations]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/silky-spider-footprints/feed/ 0 Microbes in the music http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/microbes-in-the-music/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/microbes-in-the-music/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:51:50 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6247 Streptococcus bacteria, pictured here, can linger on musical instruments for days, researchers recently found.

A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments]]> Streptococcus bacteria, pictured here, can linger on musical instruments for days, researchers recently found.

A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/microbes-in-the-music/feed/ 0 Life beneath the ‘berg http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/life-beneath-the-%e2%80%98berg/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/life-beneath-the-%e2%80%98berg/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:52:56 +0000 Stephen Ornes http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=6214 Icebergs support thriving communities of living organisms above and below the water’s surface.

Scientists find Antarctic icebergs play a new and bigger role in the climate cycle]]> Icebergs support thriving communities of living organisms above and below the water’s surface.

Scientists find Antarctic icebergs play a new and bigger role in the climate cycle]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/06/life-beneath-the-%e2%80%98berg/feed/ 0