Emily Sohn

All Stories by Emily Sohn

  1. Archaeology

    Glassworks in ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egyptians were producing and exporting glass more than 3,000 years ago.

  2. Chemistry

    Bang, sparkle, burst, and boom

    Fireworks put on a dazzling, colorful chemical show.

  3. Animals

    Dolphin Sponge Moms

    Young dolphins learn tool use from their mothers.

  4. Plants

    Fastest Plant on Earth

    The bunchberry dogwood shoots pollen into the air at an amazing speed.

  5. Tech

    Boosting Fuel Cells

    Young scientists tackle projects to improve energy sources for cars and homes.

  6. Animals

    Clone wars

    Armies of sea anemones attack each other in raging wars.

  7. Brain

    The smell of trust

    A whiff of a brain chemical known as oxytocin may make people more trusting when making a deal.

  8. Tech

    Revving Up Green Machines

    Researchers are looking into new ways to make cars run more efficiently with less impact on the environment.

  9. Health & Medicine

    Nature’s medicines

    Projects by young scientists show how plants and animals in nature can be a source of new medicines.

  10. Animals

    New mammals

    Wildlife biologists have discovered a new type of monkey and an unusual rodent.

  11. Health & Medicine

    Keeping Bugs Away from Food

    Cardboard containers coated with citronella oil keep bugs away.

  12. Humans

    An ancient childhood

    Knowing what the lives of children were like long ago can help us understand how cultures and societies change.