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Scientists are learning new things every day. They are also writing about their discoveries. In most cases they publish in science magazines called journals like the Public Library of Science (PLoS). In PLoSable Biology you will find stories that will help you read and explore the articles written by scientists.
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Are Plankton Ocean Super Stars?
By Laura Lach
Plankton are ocean creatures so small we can't see them without a microscope, but just because they are small doesn't mean they don't play an important role in the ocean ecosystem.
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By Rianna Mergens
Your mom tells you to eat all your vegetables for a reason, because she wants you to grow big and strong. She doesn't just want your body to grow strong. She wants your brain to grow strong too.
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Do You Have a Caveman's Brain?
By Ceara O'Brien
How much has the human brain changed from the brains of our ancient ancestors? Evolutionary psychologists think that the modern human brain has not changed much over the past 50,000 years, but other scientists disagree.
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By Emilio Galan
Scientists are finding out that even though dogs look very different on the outside, what causes them to look that way is much similar than we thought.
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By Daniel Maas
Fish use their two fins and a tail to glide through the ocean, but some fish like the mudskipper use their fins for flopping across land too. Scientists are investigating how fish evolved limbs to walk on dry land.
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By Rianna Mergens
Some ocean dwelling species are starting to go extinct. Scientists are researching whether how many species there are in an ocean environment has anything to do with this fishy vanishing act.
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By Jonathan Herrea
Time flies when you're having fun, especially when playing video games. Researchers examine how it is that gamers can lose track of time playing their favorite video games.
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Half Man, Half Machine: Becoming Robotic
By Daniel Maas
Have you wondered if it was possible to be a cyborg? Half man and half machine? Scientists are conducting experiments to see how brains control robotic limbs.
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By Melissa Brisbin
Even a toddler can recognize his mother's voice on the phone, but what parts of the brain help match voices and faces in your brain?
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By Juliana Goenaga
Do you notice when your brother or sister take stuff from your room? Even if they put it back, you can still see those small differences. Scientists are studying what part of your brain is responsible for seeing those kind of changes.
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