Climate change, biodiversity loss, and microbial resistance are systems problems — they demand thinking that sees networks, feedback loops, and hidden interdependencies. Here’s why insects are perfect for building student systems thinking—along with ideas for rich classroom activities with readily available materials.

Peek behind the curtain of cutting-edge research AND help decide the winners of the 2025 #MySciJourney Challenge! (Scientists, we’re accepting late entries until Nov. 3!)

Will female frogs be attracted to males who produce many short calls or to males with fewer, longer calls? This evolutionary tradeoff was the question my high school biology students investigated in the mini-unit Balancing Act developed by Galactic Polymath, featuring the research of Dr. Michael Reichert of Oklahoma State University.