Author Archives: Rachel Ehrenberg

Silk’s superpowers

By Rachel Ehrenberg / May 6, 2009

Scientists are studying the strong and stretchy material in spiders, insects and even goats

Posted in Technology & Engineering

Middle school science adventures

By Rachel Ehrenberg / November 4, 2008

Curiosity brings kids to Washington, D.C. for national science competition

Posted in Young Scientists

Blooming jellies

By Rachel Ehrenberg / April 9, 2008

Jellyfish and other gooey marine creatures are showing up in new places, and scientists are trying to discover why.

Posted in Animals

Jelly vs. jellyfish: What’s the difference?

By Rachel Ehrenberg / April 1, 2008

All jellyfish are considered jellies, but not all jellies are jellyfish. What gives? It turns out that having a body made of jelly doesn’t necessarily mean you are a jellyfish. For example, the animals known as comb jellies look in …

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