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Tag Archives: Science & Nature
The pandemic stilled human activity. What did this ‘anthropause’ mean for wildlife?
Scientists are enjoying a surprising benefit of the reduction in human activity in 2020.
750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys
The debate about the best way to control a persistent disease vector is about to get real.
‘Promiscuous treatment of nature’ will lead to more pandemics – scientists
What does cutting down trees have to do with global pandemics like the coronavirus? Click this link to find out.
Animal Cam Education
Did you know you can tap into the webcams at The Smithsonian National Zoo? See how animals—large and small—typically spend their days.
Mount Everest: South Route
Explore Mount Everest like a pro climber. See everything from the base camp to the summit thanks to innovative 360° camera equipment.
Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19
| Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19. |
Why we’re rocketing men into space — even in the middle of a pandemic
Read about our ongoing space exploration in the midst of a pandemic and why it matters.
How Animals Shaped Our Modern World
Nature is important to humans in some very practical ways. Read about some of the technological advances the animal world has given us.
A new way to “grow” islands and coastlines
Watch: What if we could harness the power generated by waves to restore eroding shorelines? Designer Skylar Tibbits and his team are testing the theory.
Extreme photo of the week
Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.
How to Think Like an Optimist and Stay Positive
Can you trick yourself into being positive? One researcher thinks so! Read about her strategies here.
Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods
Two 6th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.
How Hurricanes Have Shaped the Course of U.S. History
As much as humans have shaped nature, nature has also shaped the course of human history. Read more about how hurricanes affect us.
Surprising stories of animal intelligence
House cats, rats, and pigs—oh my! These creatures are way smarter than you think.
The majestic Earth as seen through the eyes of astronauts orbiting above
| See Earth like never before while also hearing first-hand accounts about the awe-inspiring view of our planet from space. |
Caltech Researchers Ask: Is Risk-Taking Behavior Contagious?
Researchers at the Caltech Brain Imaging Center found that participants in a study were more likely to gamble when they saw peers doing so.
As We Seek Nature, We Wall It Out
Diane Ackerman contemplates the wildlife that creeps into our urban habitats.
What the rest of us can learn from the Wild Boars soccer team about the importance of survival, coping skills
Survival experts discuss what the Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave did right to get through the two weeks before they were rescued.
The staggeringly large benefits of conserving nature
It may seem obvious that nature benefits humans, but you might be surprised to learn how much!