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Tag Archives: Science & Nature
What Is Drought?
Any weather extreme can result in disaster. Click the links to learn about the causes and effects of severe lack of rainfall.
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.
Archaeologists Are Hunting for the Lost French Fleet That Nearly Conquered Spanish Florida
Archaeologists are looking for the wreckage of a fleet of French ships that was lost near present-day Florida in 1565. Why are scientists so interested in this shipwreck from long ago? The loss of the ships brought an end to French colonization in the Americas.
What are the effects of isolation in the mind?
University of Chicago researchers have found that lonely people have less activity in the ventral striatum part of the brain, which is part of its reward center and is associated with learning.
This kite could harness more of the world’s wind energy
Quests still happen today, though they may take different forms. Read about one company’s quest to harness the world’s strongest winds to power humanity.
Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia
Trypophobia describes the fear of clusters of holes. While it’s not officially recognized, many are convinced they have it.
“Everything is changing”: Farmers seek solutions, not slogans, on climate change
This article suggests that although many American farmers have doubts about the causes of climate change, they are willing to work with scientists to solve the problems presented by extreme weather events.
Nature crisis: Humans ‘threaten 1m species with extinction’
A 2019 study by the United Nations suggests that human actions could cause as many as one million species to become extinct within the next few decades. Read to learn more about the situation and to find out what you can do to help.
The disarming case to act right now on climate change
Sometimes it takes a teenager to spur adults to take action. Watch young activist Greta Thunberg explain what she asks from adults and why.
Diversity: A Garden Allegory with Suggestions for Direct Action
Poet and nature essayist Camille T. Dungy ponders the importance of diversity as she transforms her sterile yard to a more natural state.
The Most Mind-Blowing Space Stories of the 2010s
Review the past decade’s greatest science stories and breakthroughs gathered in one place. Do any of them blow your mind?
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.
Elephants Have a Special Alarm Sound: ‘Humans! Run!’
Elephants have their own languages, and scientists are learning to discern what their different sounds mean.
The oceans are taking a beating under climate change, U.N. report warns
Our planet’s oceans and ice face trouble due to climate change.
Nature Poems
Read this short history of poems about nature.
Why do we like being scared?
Rollercoasters, haunted houses, scary movies — we enjoy being scared, but have you ever wondered why? Some scientists think being scared is good for us!
How Plants Cope with the Desert Climate
How do desert plants survive their harsh climate? This article by Mark A. Dimmitt, Director of Natural History at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, explains the strategies plants use to keep the desert blooming.
Human Genome Project
Learn about the intensive research project that definitively showed the bonds among all humans.
What Is Infrared?
Your eyes are able to perceive many wavelengths of light as colors. But not all light is visible to the human eye. Here’s a closer look at some of what you can’t see—infrared light.