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Just how smart is an octopus?
If you think an octopus is just a weird, creepy sea creature, think again. An octopus is as intelligent as a dog!
Explore the Largest Known Volcanoes
Volcanoes shape the surface of our world and surrounding planets. Explore some of our solar system’s largest volcanoes.
Why Ravens and Crows Are Earth’s Smartest Birds
The phrase bird-brained may not be accurate after all. Choose two birds to read about and watch their accompanying videos.
From Nazi Germany to Australia: The Incredible True Story of History’s Longest Kayak Journey
Read about the accomplishments and setbacks of one man’s seven-year kayak trip just before the onset of World War II.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
Researchers to Release Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Africa for First Time
This article explain the intended benefit of releasing genetically-modified mosquitoes into the country of Burkina Faso.
How to Survive a Natural Disaster
In the midst of hurricane season, experts offer advice on how to survive natural disasters.
By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.
After Five Years of Living in Trees, a Protest Community Is Being Evicted
Environmental activitsts protesting the mining of Hambach Forest have clashed with the mining company for years and now face removal.
The Amazing Ways Your Brain Determines What You See
Click this link to read an interview with a neuroscientist who believes the next great innovation will not be a technological advancement but a shift in the way we see or perceive things.
Destruction of nature as dangerous as climate change, scientists warn
This article explains how the exploitation of the natural world leads to habitat loss for animals and suggests that the resulting decline of biodiversity is a threat to all life on Earth.
Yes, Animals Think and Feel. Here’s How We Know
In this interview, the author of the book Beyond Words: How Animals Think and Feel discusses examples of animals showing intelligence and empathy.
Giant plastic-cleaning system headed to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
While still a teenager, Boyan Slat of the Netherlands founded the Ocean Cleanup to address the environmental disaster of plastic marine debris. Now one of his ideas is being put into action. But will it work?
In 100 Years, This Forest Will Be Turned Into Secret Books By Your Favorite Writers
In almost 100 years, books by current and future authors will be given a voice through the Future Library.
Lessons from the longest study on human development
In Britain, a decades-long project has studied thousands of children to determine what leads to success later in life. Scientist and journalist Helen Pearson shares some of the lessons learned.
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Researcher Conor Williams questions how to balance outdoor play with academic learning.
How space can change the human body
Did you know that astronauts actually grow taller while they’re in orbit? This article examines the ways the human body responds to life in space.
Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, and lower blood pressure — here are 12 science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
Need a reason to get outside? Here are 12 benefits of spending time in nature.
Why some animals can never be domesticated
What’s the difference between a dog and a wolf, and what does domestication have to do with animal intelligence? Find out the answers, and consider domestication in terms of plants and humans as well.