Eureka!Lab

Eureka! Lab covers science by and for young scientists. Written by Bethany Brookshire, it is published by the Society for Science & the Public.

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What do we call an ant, feather or other item stuck in amber? An inclusion. This week's word. https://t.co/jJLo9qSzrH

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Sometimes, a rock just wants to make something feel included. This week's word? Inclusion. https://t.co/X5ygD6ncke

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This week’s word: ectoparasite. Parasites that live on us. Literally. https://t.co/4DYsfwsypO

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Science project inspiration doesn’t have to strike like lightning. Here’s a quiz that will help you find yours. https://t.co/KtI5dGswEj

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Love the skin you’re…on? This week’s word: Ectoparasite. https://t.co/Mg7oIcd64w

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What kind of science project is right for you? We’ve got a quiz for that. https://t.co/oFx4T0sbxb

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Why slice and dice when you can scan? This week’s word, CT scan! https://t.co/5hrif1Gms2

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Girls rank themselves less competent in math than boys, even when getting the same grades. #IWD2018 https://t.co/wupYMElyQr

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Kids as young as six are more likely to think that brilliance is associated with boys. #IWD2018 (From 2017) https://t.co/U4jt2OAgXC

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Tips for reading a scientific paper: Take your time, take some notes and don’t be afraid to #google. https://t.co/z6ISOQGBzU

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What antibacterial got the ban? In 2016 it was triclosan! This week’s word! https://t.co/9WpU1PNUb0

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Cleaner isn’t always best. The word of the week? Triclosan. https://t.co/SI56z9YJBe

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This amp goes to 11. This week’s word? Ampere! https://t.co/ylrDPBQkCZ

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These cells can get extreme. Archaea. https://t.co/sFqkuDF8nP

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Like bacteria, but definitely not. Meet archaea. https://t.co/fVNLIjZOFg

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What’s a salt? More than just flavor for your French fries. https://t.co/y56eTHivi2

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Some big stars don’t die. They just become neutron stars. https://t.co/L4RdF4brgx

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When some big stars die, their corpses haunt the cosmos. This week’s word: Neutron star. https://t.co/wmXJ1bqzOo

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Hey girls wanna learn about science on a glacier? It's that time again! Applications are due for Girls on Ice! https://t.co/wDpSRGaukU

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Your body is like a giant apartment complex, filled with microbes. Meet your microbiome. https://t.co/AlmidVgAZ2