Monday, September 5, 2022

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Amateur astronomers reveal clues to a mysterious double aurora: Stunning images from citizen scientists show an unusual pattern in ‘Northern Lights.’ They offer clues that may help astronomers better understand a curious red glow. Readability: 7.6 Resources: power words, alternate version at Science News

Persuasion can be used to change hearts and minds: Persuasion can be used for good — or ill — to change how people feel. To protect yourself against undue persuasion, pay attention. Readability: 7.4 Resources: power words, classroom questions, word find puzzle

Sea sponges spew slow-motion snot rockets to clear out their pores: Sea sponges rely on a sneezing technique to clear their pores. The mucus flushes out debris — and provides a snack for other marine life.Readability: 6.7 Resources: power words, video, alternate version at Science News

Recipes for modern beauty products aren’t so modern after all: An art historian has combined forces with chemists to uncover the science behind cosmetics used about 500 years ago. Readability: 7.5 Resources: power words, alternate version at Science News

Scientists Say: Cognition: Cognition is involved in all conscious mental activity, from thinking and reasoning to remembering. Readability: 7.5 Resources: power words, audio recording

News stories about spiders are unfairly negative: Nearly half of news stories about people-spider encounters contain errors, according to a new study. And those falsehoods tend to have a negative spin. Readability: 8.1 Resources: power words, alternate version at Science News

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