Tag Archives: Science & Nature

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.

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.

Scientists work out way to make Mars surface fit for farming

Scientists develop high-tech aerogel sheets that could help future farming on Mars.

Goats can distinguish emotions from each other’s calls—study

Scientists have found that goats are able to distinguish emotions from each other’s calls.

The Teenager Schooling World Leaders on Climate Change

Greta Thunberg has inspired young people worldwide to take action for a better future. Watch the video to learn more about how she is impacting the world in her fight against climate change.

The “Dangers” of Artificial Intelligence

Our world demands more and more from technology, but could it ultimately be dangerous? Watch the video and decide for yourself.

Consumers want a climate label for food, research shows

A growing number of consumers are conscious of their toll on the environment. A helpful tool in reducing carbon footprints could be “climate labeling.” Read about this interesting proposal.

Adventuring while female: why the relationship women have with nature matters

Inspired by ecologist and author Anne LaBastille, writer Megan Mayhew Bergman takes a solo trip to the Adirondacks in New York. In this essay, she describes how she overcame fears and proved something to herself.