Vultures are often derided for being ugly and smelly, but these incredibly efficient scavengers help humanity by eating dead animals.
Category Archives: Nature at Work
Bird ID Skills: How to Learn Bird Songs and Calls
When a bird sings, it’s telling you what it is and where it is. Learn bird calls and open a new window on your birding.
Surfers ride glowing bioluminescent waves
Click the video links to see an amazing natural phenomenon and learn why it happens.
Coronaviruses Often Start in Animals — Here’s How Those Diseases Can Jump to Humans
Learn about the complicated path a virus must take to jump from animals to humans.
10 natural wonders in the United States that set records
If you could go anywhere in the United States, where would you travel? The country is full of natural wonders. Read about 10 places you can visit that set national or world records.
Calculate Your Dog’s Age With This New, Improved Formula
We’ve probably all heard that dogs age the equivalent of seven years for every human year. However, new research has proven that saying wrong. Use the dog age calculator to figure out the age of a furry friend and read up on the intricacies of dog aging.
Kids need to offset ‘screen time’ with ‘nature time’
This article and video discuss ‘nature deficit disorder’ and the benefits of being in nature on our emotional, physical, and mental health.
Winter Splendor Unveiled at Ice Caves
With an unusually cold winter, the ice caves of Lake Superior draw many visitors every year. Check out this collection of amazing photographs.
Prison Gardens Grow New Lives for Inmates
Getting closer to nature may help prison inmates build new lives once they are released. Watch a story about one woman trying to help change lives through starting gardens inside prisons.
The allure of fluorescence in the ocean
Some marine animals light up the dark ocean with fluorescence. Watch the video to see how it works and what purpose it serves.
Dogs are working to save the world’s endangered species
Dogs do not only make great companions, they also work in critical roles preserving the environment and endangered species. Read about the problems these dogs tackle.
How Two Big Earthquakes Triggered 16,000 More in Southern California
How can large earthquakes set off many smaller ones? Read on to learn more about the aftereffects of earthquakes.
‘Nature Is a Powerful Teacher’: The Educational Value of Going Outside
In Boston’s schools, an initiative is creating outdoor spaces for learning and having great success. Students and teachers are finding that these outdoor classrooms are improving education.
Underwater Volcano Is Earth’s Biggest
What phenomenon of nature can be massive, yet go unnoticed? Tamu Massif is an inactive volcano that lies under the northwest Pacific Ocean. See what scientists are learning about this relatively recent discovery.
Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer With Nearly 97% Accuracy, Says Study
Dogs are humanity’s best friends, but we may have even more reason to love them. Read the article to learn more about how dogs could be the key to detecting cancer in people.
The Deadliest Known Natural Disasters By Type
Examine this inforgraphic to learn more about the catastrophes nature is capable of and their deadly consequences.
Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
Watch this video to learn how one scientist took a simple childhood chore and transformed it into a revolutionary way to help the environment.
Taking on Turtle Egg Poaching With Hollywood Decoys
Poaching poses a significant danger to turtle eggs. Watch the video to learn how one group is trying to put an end to this practice.
Bees May Understand Zero, a Concept That Took Humans Millennia to Grasp
A recent study suggests that bees may grasp the concept of zero. Read the article to learn more about what this discovery means.
What is a Green Roof?
Planting gardens on rooftops is an idea that is catching on. You can find green roofs in urban environments, where space is limited and it is difficult to make room for plants. Learn all about the costs and benefits of green roofs here.