Tag Archives: Science & Nature

People banded together to find the world’s loneliest frog true love

Do you think you’ve heard all the stories about Romeo and Juliet? Think again! Read about a frog named for Romeo and the search to find him his very own Juliet.

Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?

This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.

11 scientific reasons you should be spending more time outside

This article lists eight advantages, including benefits for your health and mental well-being, of spending time in nature.

Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

How does living in a big city, where there are relatively few opportunities to interact with the natural world, affect a person’s health? What’s it like to grow up in a place where city lights obscure the stars? This article explains why it’s important for urban dwellers to connect with nature.

Climate Change Is A Public Health Emergency, Doctor Says. Here’s How To Respond

You may not think of climate change as an issue of public health. However, the doctors featured in this article view it as part of their responsibility to help to address the threats to human life and health posed by climate change, such as the devastation caused by increasingly severe wildfires.

How did 16 photographs change the way we see the world?

Photography has helped us to see things we couldn’t see with our eyes. It has captured important moments in time. It has even helped to some of the mysteries of the universe. Click through the features at this link to see some of the most significant photos of all time.

Meow Hear This: Study Says Cats React to Sound of Their Name

A study says cats react to the sound of their names, even if they don’t quite understand what it means.

Europeans killed millions of Native Americans — and changed Earth’s climate, study says

The genocide of millions of Native Americans cooled the Earth and had devastating consequences all over the world. This article explains the profound effects people had on the Earth’s climate before modern times.

Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer With Nearly 97% Accuracy, Says Study

Dogs are humanity’s best friends, but we may have even more reason to love them. Read the article to learn more about how dogs could be the key to detecting cancer in people.

Students ‘strike for climate’ across the United States

Read about how students walked out of school to demand a better future for themselves and for future generations.

Looking for Life Beyond Earth: Martian Discoveries

Could humans one day live on Mars? Read about the research and exploration being done to determine if that is a real possibility.

The Deadliest Known Natural Disasters By Type

Examine this inforgraphic to learn more about the catastrophes nature is capable of and their deadly consequences.

Biomimicry: technology inspired by nature

This article provides examples of past, present, and future technology inspired by nature.

Total Failure: The Mountain That Got Away

Professional cimber Emily Harrington talks about the trip that taught her that it is okay to fail.

Grand Canyon Stunts Over the Years

Read about the death-defying spectacles performed by thrill seekers in and around the popular national park throughout history.

Our laws make slaves of nature. It’s not just humans who need rights

Read this article to learn about efforts to grant legal rights to the natural world, such as the work some in Nepal are doing to recognize the rights of the Himalaya mountains to freedom from the threat of climate change.