High school students from Ukraine recently competed virtually in an international science and engineering fair. In this interview, Ukrainian participants discuss their science research, and share what they experienced on the day Russia invaded Ukraine and in the months that followed. Listen to hear Ukrainian students describe how their lives have changed, and what it means to represent Ukraine at the fair while their country is at war.
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May 5, 2022
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The Ukrainian springtime tradition of decorating eggs with intricate designs, called pysanky, has additional significance this year because of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Institute of America in New York City is curating an installation of pysanky, and people from all over the world have sent their colorfully decorated eggs to the institute as a symbol of hope against the Russian invasion. Listen to learn more about the ancient art of pysanky and find out where the eggs on display will go when the war is over.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
5:54
Millions of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes to escape the ongoing attack by Russian forces. They are traveling by train, plane, car, or foot, heading to safer parts of Ukraine or towards neighboring countries. Many leave quickly, taking few belongings with them, and face an uncertain future. This audio story features an interview with one such refugee, a Ukrainian writer who fled her home in Kyiv to cross the border into Poland. Listen to hear about her experiences and emotions as she leaves her home country behind in the midst of war.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2020
3:51
A high school senior interning at NASA has discovered a new planet. The young scientist was monitoring a telescope when he picked up clues that an unidentified object was circling. He alerted senior scientists who confirmed the object was a planet. Listen to hear a teen researcher describe the new planet and how he managed to find it on his third day on the job.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2014
3:55
Lionfish in Florida cause anxiety for fisherman because they are invasive and have no known predators. But until a sixth grader did a groundbreaking science fair project, scientists assumed lionfish couldn't survive in fresh water. Her project proved the fish can survive in fresh water and her results caught the attention of a large science publication. Listen to this public radio story to learn how she did it.
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