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Tag Archives: Science & Nature
How Two Big Earthquakes Triggered 16,000 More in Southern California
How can large earthquakes set off many smaller ones? Read on to learn more about the aftereffects of earthquakes.
How to colonize Venus, and why it’s a better plan than Mars
Humans currently have their eyes set on colonizing Mars in the near future. Read on to learn how Venus may be a better option.
Five tricks of the senses
Tongues can smell, sight can make us hear what isn’t there, and color can influence taste?! Read the article to learn more about how our five senses can be influenced by outside sources.
What Makes Us Human?
Psychologist Thomas Suddendorf argues the importance of identifying the similarities and differences between humans and other animals.
Altering a robot’s gender and social roles may be a screen change away
Researchers at Penn State have found that most participants in a study identified robots as male when they were presented with no gender cues, but simple alterations on the robots’ screens could strengthen anthropomorphic personalities that humans tend to give computers.
Science says parents of successful kids have these 13 things in common
This article outlines 13 things psychologists say indicate the future success of children.
Why teenagers take risks
In this podcast Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, puts forward some scientific reasons about why teenagers take risks.
How Smart Are Planet’s Apes? 7 Intelligence Milestones
In response to movies about supersmart apes, National Geographic compiled this slideshow about how smart apes really are.
Platforms: Submersibles
Exploring the deep sea poses many challenges for scientists. Read this article to learn about the submersible technology scientists use to study deep-water ecosystems. Click on the links to find out more about each type of submersible.
The ‘Canali’ and the First Martians
In 1894, Percival Lowell looked through his telescope and believed he saw canals on Mars. He thought they were proof of intelligent life on that planet. But were they really canals? Read about what Lowell actually saw and the effect of his theory on people’s imaginations.
‘Nature Is a Powerful Teacher’: The Educational Value of Going Outside
In Boston’s schools, an initiative is creating outdoor spaces for learning and having great success. Students and teachers are finding that these outdoor classrooms are improving education.
Family Farmers Fighting Climate Change
Climate change isn’t only about cars; find out what farmers are doing to help the planet.
Solar Wind’s Effect on Earth
The sun obviously affects us everyday, bringing light and warmth from 93 million miles away. But it’s not as constant and helpful as it might appear. Learn about the cycles of storms on the sun and how they affect all aspects of life on earth.
Risking It All for Science
More people have died diving in underwater caves than climbing Mt. Everest. Any error or bit of bad timing could be fatal. But these caves hold scientific treasures that many divers consider worth the risk.
The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows
Lightning flashes about four million times a day around the world, causing power outages and starting fires. Read about this powerful, fearful natural phenomenon and how people deal with it.
Imagination Can Change What We Hear and See
The “power of the imagination” often seems an exaggerated term. However, according to a recent study in the field of neuroscience, the mind is capable of sending sensory signals that can seem quite real. Read on to find out more about this twist of perception.
Leatherback Turtles Don’t Need Google Maps
Leatherback turtles, even as tiny hatchlings, can swim across miles of ocean and return to the beach where they hatched. Find out how these amazing animals navigate without GPS.
Underwater Volcano Is Earth’s Biggest
What phenomenon of nature can be massive, yet go unnoticed? Tamu Massif is an inactive volcano that lies under the northwest Pacific Ocean. See what scientists are learning about this relatively recent discovery.
Woman With No Fear Intrigues Scientists
Read about a rare genetic condition which causes calcium deposits to build in the part of the brain which is responsible for the fear response, rendering it useless.