Free climbers Kevin Jorgesen and Tommy Caldwell reached the summit of El Capitan’s Dawn Wall in Yosemite after over 18 days of hard work. Many consider it the toughest, most challenging rock climb in the world. Read about it here.
Tag Archives: Science & Nature
Are Pigs as Smart as Dogs, and Does It Really Matter?
An opinion columnist explores the idea of whether we should think about how smart the kinds of animals we eat might be.
Animation basics: The optical illusion of motion
This video explains how a human characteristic called ‘persistence of vision’ is the key to motion in animation.
Imagine a world without fossil fuels
Can you imagine a world where humans aren’t reliant on fossil fuels? Such a thing may seem impossible, but Christiana Figueres believes this ambitious goal is not only possible, but within reach.
Oceanic Trouble? Summon These Aquanauts!
The aquanauts at the Florida International University Aquarius research laboratory, an underwater lab, are working to save the world’s oceans. Watch a video about the importance of their work.
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.
What color is Tuesday? Exploring synesthesia
What would you do if music made you see colors or numbers had a taste? Synesthesia occurs when two senses are combined. Watch a video about this amazing neurological trait.
Fractal Patterns in Nature and Art Are Aesthetically Pleasing and Stress-Reducing
The patterns that appear in nature not only inspire art, but have health benefits as well.
Yes, People Can Edit The Genome In Their Garage. Can They Be Regulated?
This article outlines both the risky and the thoughtful genetic research currently happening outside federal regulations.
MIT’s new robot can identify things by sight and by touch
Researchers at MIT have developed a robot that is capable of identifying objects using a combination of sight and touch. Read to find out more about this new technology.
Oh Dear: Photos Show What Humans Have Done To The Planet
Photographers have captured the impact humans have made on nature in a series of deeply concerning pictures.
Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot make short film on climate crisis – video
Watch this quick public service announcement with world-renowned activist Greta Thunberg as it highlights aspects of her personal quest to inspire others to take action in preserving our climate.
A Decade Later, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Has Left an Abyssal Wasteland
Discover the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill years later and what these adverse effects have wrought on the local marine life.
Bees ‘get’ addition and subtraction, new study suggests
New study reveals that bees can add and subtract—just don’t ask them to do your homework!
My invention that made peace with lions
Listen to Richard Turere—a young inventor who saved his Maasai community by effectively scaring away lions.
How rural areas like Florida’s Panhandle can become more hurricane-ready
With hurricane season well under way, communities proactively plan in hopes of minimizing damage.
Loch Ness monster could be a giant eel, say scientists
While scientists don’t believe there is a giant monster hiding out in Loch Ness, they are considering what creatures could live there based on DNA testing.
What Impact Do We Have On Our Environment? An Arlington Art Installation Makes Us Think About Our Presence
Artist Freedom Baird’s new outdoor exhibit in Arlington, Massachusetts, encourages viewers to consider the connection between humans, consumption, and nature.
The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right
The effect of technology use on teenagers’ moods and behaviors is a widely-debated issue. But what are the risks of screen time? This article points to a study that attempts to set the record straight.
Brazilian protesters rail against Bolsonaro as Amazon fires rage on
Thousands of protestors in Brazil and across the globe are protesting the Brazilian president’s environmental policies, which they save have increased the number of fires in the Amazon rainforest.