Scientists put vampire bats on treadmills to learn how the animals get energy from the only thing they eat—blood!

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There’s more to our universe than meets the eye.
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Which element helps capture never-before-seen images of the universe, is the best for blasting music, and keeps people safe on the road? Follow these five clues to find out. Then turn the page to show what you know about the periodic table.
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Artist Jethro Crabb uses his knowledge of human anatomy to create stunningly realistic figures.
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Read a gross science article about a cricket infected by a parasitic fungus.
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Constructing Explanations: Analyze a photo of an intriguing natural phenomenon.
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Read a short science news article with a graph about invasive Northern giant hornets.
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Read a short science news article about plants that smell awful.
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Read a short science news article about how orange cats got their color.
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Read a short science news article with a map about U.S. cities that are sinking.
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Read a short science news article about an owl with pink fluorescent wings.
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Read a short science news article with a graph about women in STEM.
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October is National Pizza Month. Let’s chew on some delicious data about one of the world’s most popular foods!
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