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Tag Archives: Science & Nature
Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
Watch this video to learn how one scientist took a simple childhood chore and transformed it into a revolutionary way to help the environment.
You Share Everything With Your Bestie. Even Brain Waves.
A researcher at UCLA found that brain scans taken while study participants watched a variety of video clips could accurately predict which of the subjects were friends.
As Grand Canyon National Park turns 100, a man hikes the entire length to save it
After hiking the 750-mile length of the Grand Canyon, photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride reflects on the silence of the canyon and draws comparisons to his noisy life.
The Best Technology for Fighting Climate Change Isn’t a Technology
The author of this article urges world leaders to consider how we can better use forests as natural carbon-capture systems to help fight climate change.
Even kids can have a role in helping after natural disasters
Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference to someone who has suffered a natural disaster. Find inspiration in the examples described here.
It’s so hot in Australia that snakes are seeking refuge in people’s toilets
During the Australian summer, snakes follow their instincts to survive the brutal heat and find water by seeing refuge in homes. Learn about the problems their smart decisions can cause for humans.
The distracted teenage brain
Maybe you’ve played a game for so long that it wasn’t even fun anymore, but you just couldn’t put it down. A psychological study looks at why adult brains and teen brains respond differently to disappearing rewards.
Rainsticks and Folklore
Tibetans attempt to summon supernatural powers to combat the extreme drought.
The New Arecibo Message
In 1974, our greatest minds gathered to craft a message broadcast to aliens. Look at a breakdown of what this message contained.
Taking on Turtle Egg Poaching With Hollywood Decoys
Poaching poses a significant danger to turtle eggs. Watch the video to learn how one group is trying to put an end to this practice.
‘Rainbow Lightning’: One of Mother Nature’s Rare Shows
Photographers wait hours at a time to capture this phenomenon. This article explains the science behind it.
Puppy-Dog Eyes May Have Evolved in Stages
Researchers have found that the eye contact dogs make and that human connect to has been an evolutionary process.
The Best Places to See the Arizona Deserts in Bloom
In her essay “Called Out,” Barbara Kingsolver describes the Arizona desert in bloom with colorful wildflowers. Where are the best places to see this natural spectacle?
Sense of sight is the most important for humans, right? Your hierarchy of senses is not objective
A recent study by scientists at the University of York found that different cultures place different amounts of importance on the five senses. Click this link to learn more.
How frigid polar vortex blasts are connected to global warming
The weather extremes associated with our rapidly changing climate sometimes seem paradoxical. Here’s the explanation for how global warming can put some locations into a deep freeze.
Dolphins often seem to want to befriend us — do they know something we don’t?
Even when it doesn’t seem to benefit them, dolphins will often go to great lengths to help and interact with humans. Read about some well-known examples and possible reasons for this behavior.
Bucket lists are a good way to ruin the experience of nature
Writer and researcher Tom Winterbottom argues that the key to enjoying nature is to slow down.
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Is the natural world a better place for young children to learn than the classroom? Read to learn about the benefits some researchers see in providing preschoolers with an outdoor education.
How does the way food looks or its smell influence taste?
This article explores the connections between vision and the other senses when it comes to our experience of eating and drinking.