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The Science Behind Your Spooky Halloween Costume
Happy Halloween from LabXchange!
Science is full of spooky, mysterious, weird and wonderful phenomena. In the spirit of Halloween, let’s take a deeper look at a few popular costumes - through the lens of a scientist.
1. Skeleton
This text from Goodwin University’s The Human Biology Textbook describes the internal structure of bones and the features of the two main types of bone tissue, spongy and compact bone. Compact bone makes up the dense outer layer of bones. Spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone and is found toward the center of the bone.
2. Zombie
Chest-bursting worms, brain-eating fungus, and castrating barnacles: the world of parasites is not great. In this video from Animalogic, learn about the interesting ways in which parasites live off of their hosts.
3. Superhero
What are mutations and what are the different types of mutations? Can mutations make us superheroes? This video from ScienceABC explains the different types of mutations, and how they drive the evolution of life.
4. Ghost
During the American Civil War, physician Silas Weir Mitchell coined the term "phantom limb" to describe the mysterious pain experienced by soldiers with lost or amputated limbs. Learn more about the neurological basis of phantom limb pain in this video from BrainFacts.org.
5. Bat
Nachum Ulanovsky is a neuroscientist who works with bats. He wants to understand how brains navigate. With tiny implants and wireless data loggers, he can watch neurons fire while bats fly. Find out more in this Nature Video.
6. Vampire
How do vampire bats survive on a diet of blood? ScienceABC explains.
7. Astronaut
Space is a dangerous place, where "no one can hear you scream." This pathway, designed in collaboration with NASA, describes five hazards involved in space travel and life in space. It also explains how these hazards are addressed so that (hopefully) no screaming is required.
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