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Tag Archives: Science & Nature
Are Infants Afraid of Heights?
Infants are afraid of strangers, but what about heights? When do people start to have fear of heights?
Vultures Halting Killer Diseases
Vultures are often derided for being ugly and smelly, but these incredibly efficient scavengers help humanity by eating dead animals.
Connecting prisons with nature
Watch this video about a program intended to both connect prisoners to nature and to help restore the environment.
Teens’ Penchant For Risk-Taking May Help Them Learn Faster
Most people tend to categorize the risk-taking behaviors of teenagers as a bad thing, but new research from Harvard University shows that brain development at that age can be beneficial for learning.
NASA’s on target to send humans to Mars within the next 2 decades — but here’s why the moon should come first
Former astronaut and NASA administrator Charles Bolden talks about the future of space exploration.
The Next Mass Extinction Might Be About Survival of the Laziest
Because humans have a relatively low metabolism, they might survive longer than other species. This article explains more about the theory.
Nature: The Master Medicine-Maker
Not all medicines start out in labs; many life-saving medicines come from plants or animals, and more are being discovered all the time.
Animal Navigation
How does a flock of geese or a desert ant find its way without getting lost? Learn about the many strategies and adaptations animals use to help them navigate.
Following Garbage’s Long Journey Around The Earth
What happens to the stuff you no longer need? In this interview, author Edward Humes describes the huge amount of trash created in the United States and explains where it goes when we throw it away.
Extraordinary Artist Stephen Wiltshire Sees Cities Once, Draws Detailed Panoramas From Memory
Artist Stephen Wiltshire is know around the world for his detailed panoramas of cities drawn from memory. Read this article to find out how his autism may help him focus his brain to produce such extraordinarily detailed works. Then click on the link to view a slideshow of his drawings.
Mars Curiosity Rover
Follow the Mars Curiosity Rover mission in real-time by checking the updates and images on this site.
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.
Marie Curie
Learn about the hardships and decisions made by one of the most Important scientists of the 20th century.
Parrots Are a Lot More Than ‘Pretty Bird’
Scientists have learned that wild parrots make tools, talk to each other in their own language, and can prevent poisoning themselves. Read more about the intelligence of these smart birds.
Monstrous ‘murder hornets’ have reached the US
A recent arrival to the United States, Vespa mandarinia is a species of hornet capable of stinging multiple times and destroying honeybee colonies.
Here are 7 creative ways you can still explore the world
With travel curtailed by a global virus outbreak, one good alternative for seeing the world is this virtual tour.
Surfers ride glowing bioluminescent waves
Click the video links to see an amazing natural phenomenon and learn why it happens.
Ready for Wildfire
Wildfires can spread fast and devastate all in their path. Peruse the Ready for Wildfire website to see how to prepare or get involved to help those effected.
Can animals be deceptive?
Scientists consider whether animals are intentionally deceptive based on how they interact with other animals.