Tag Archives: Science & Nature

The Wood Wide Web: How trees secretly talk to and share with each other

Humans talk, trade, and wage war with each other constantly. Surprisingly, trees may be more like humans than we think.

What Is Sonic Seasoning? Listening To Music Can Actually Change How Your Coffee Tastes

Different sounds can impact your perception of different taste. See how “sonic seasoning” works by reading the article and trying it yourself.

‘The Abundance,’ by Annie Dillard

Critic Donovan Hohn profiles the work of nature writer Annie Dillard as he reviews her latest book, The Abundance, a curated anthology of her essays.

Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?

While many scholars believe Shakespeare was not aware of scientific advancement in his time, a few propose places in Shakespeare’s plays that give a nod to Copernicus and Galileo.

Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness

Psychologists from the University of Oregon argue that teenagers don’t take risks irrationaly, but as part of a process of learning and exploration.

This Exhibition Will Help You Make Sense of Your Senses

Read to learn about an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York that features interactive galleries which help visitors explore and challenge what they know about their sensory perceptions.

‘Leaning Into the Wind’ shows that, more than ever, Andy Goldsworthy is one with nature

Thomas Riedelsheimer, director of the film “Rivers and Tides,” has teamed up with artist Andy Goldsworthy for a new documentary called “Leaning Into the Wind.” Read this review to learn more.

Florida marks milestone in Everglades python control program

In May 2018, a group of hunters collected their 1,000th python in a Florida program designed to control populations of the invasive snakes in the Everglades.

Masters of Disguise—Amazing Insect Camouflage

Check out this photo gallery of some of the most brilliant designs nature has to offer.

Exoplanet Travel Bureau

Explore artistic impressions of the surface of three exoplanets discovered by NASA’s telescopes.

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

How did dogs likely get their floppy ears? Watch the video to see how animals and their ears were tamed.

Kenya and Wangari Maathai: Taking Root

This video gives an overview of the impact human rights activist and environmentalist Wangari Maathai had in Kenya.

Countries with Less Gender Equity Have More Women in STEM–Huh?

Psychologist Adam Mastroianni and biologist Dakota McCoy argue that environmental factors, not innate interests, dissuade women from pursuing science and math.

What if nature, like corporations, had the rights of a person?

Anthropologist Chip Colwell suggests thinking about natural sites as people would help legal institutions better respect the culture of Native Americans.

Why Hawaii’s Newest Eruption Makes Volcanologists Nervous

The eruption of Kilauea volcano has caused many Hawaiians to evacuate their homes. This article explains why experts are concerned about the slow-developing nature of this disaster and its potential to displace communities for an extended period of time.

Humans have more than 5 senses

In what ways do we perceive the world beyond our basic senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell? Click this link to learn about some lesser-known senses, including equilibrioception, the sense that helps us keep our balance.

Don Cheadle: ‘Plastic Is a Problem’

One way humans have affected the natural world is by polluting the planet’s waters with plastic. Find out how actor and environmental activist Don Cheadle suggests that we can reduce our impact and reverse the damage.