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.
Tag Archives: Science & Nature
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.
Guard Dogs 101: What You Need to Know Before Getting a Dog for Protection
If you’ve read “The Mixer,” you know that some guard dogs are better at their jobs than others. Find out what makes a best friend a good protector.
Help your local honey bees: Plant a bee-friendly garden
Bees pollinate many of our crops, but they are dying out in large numbers. Watch the video to see what you can do to help.
Wave Riding Meets Conservation at This Surfer’s Global Nonprofit
Watch the video to learn how Emi Koch cleans the ocean and empowers children through her love of surfing.
John Muir’s legacy questioned
The work of environmentalist John Muir helped create the national parks system and preserve the natural beauty throughout the country. Now some question whether his view of nature is relevant to today’s challenges.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
Since the 1960s, astronauts have risked their lives to explore space. Read about the missions in which men and women were lost.
Urban Wildlife Refuges Highlight Nature That’s Closer Than You Think
You may not think of a busy city as a wildlife habitat, but green spaces within cities are essential refuges for migrating birds. Across the country, students and nonprofit organizations are working to create more urban wildlife refuges through action and outreach.
African Bird “Cries Wolf” to Steal Food
Birds use many tricks to get food. Is it a mark of intelligence? Read the article about this tricky African bird and decide.
How Wingsuit Flying Works
In Greek mythology, Daedalus created wings with feathers and wax to escape Crete, but those wings had their limitations. Modern science has provided us with a working flight suit (minus the feathers and wax).
10 Signs That You Might Have Fear of Failure
No one likes to fail, but fear of failure can be overcome. Read why people might fear failure and what they can do to conquer it.
Choir Singers’ Hearts Beat as One
The national anthem, your school’s alma mater or fight song—singing in a group can make you feel emotionally connected. But is there also a physiological response? Read this article to find out.