Tag Archives: Science & Nature

Another Obama Decision Reversed? Now It’s About Food Safety.

This article documents the current disputes about the safety of workers in the meat processing and meat packing industry.

12 Surprising Facts About Starfish

You’ve probably heard that sea stars, or starfish, have the ability to regenerate limbs. Find out even more about these fascinating sea creatures.

Widely set eyes give hammerhead sharks exceptional binocular vision

The bizarre head shape of the hammerhead shark gives it a distinct advantage in hunting prey.

An IQ test for animals?

It’s one thing to talk about which animals are smarter than others, but it’s quite another task to design a test that proves it.

Lightning

Author Randall Munroe answers readers’ questions about lightning—not necessarily in ways that calm their fears.

The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle May Finally Be Solved

The source of many bizarre tales, this area of the Atlantic Ocean has claimed a surprising number of ships and planes. But it’s not sea monsters or extraterrestrials causing the chaos.

Natural disasters — statistics & facts

Get the big picture of types and impacts of natural disasters by clicking around this page. You’ll find graphs ranking disasters by type, location, damage done, and much more.

In a First, Gravitational Waves Linked to Neutron Star Crash

Imagine the elation at witnessing a cosmic event that occurred millions of years ago! That’s what happened in October this year when scientists announced the ripple effect (literally) of two neutron stars crashing into each other around 130 million years ago.

A Chinese perspective on Autumn

Scenes of colorful leaves dropping to the ground typically signify Fall. But, not to everyone. To the Chinese, Fall (or Autumn) represents the color white among other connotations.

Fall Seed Saving Tips

The seed for the Edible Schoolyard Project was sown 20 years ago at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, California! The concept is that the garden is an interactive classroom. Read this article from the ESY about collecting seeds in the Fall.

Check out the United Arab Emirates’ plans for building a Martian city—on Earth

Building a city on Mars is full of unknown risk. The United Arab Emirates plan to build a Martian city…on Earth…within the next ten years or so to plan for the real thing.

15 Examples of the Most Epic Metamorphoses from Youth to Adult

Can you think of many animals that go through a dramatic physical transformation and appearance during their lifetime, aside from the butterfly? Have a look at this list of the top 15.

Did John Deere’s Best Invention Spark a Revolution or an Environmental Disaster?

This article examines the complexities of farming technology and its environmental impact since the invention of John Deere’s steel plow in 1833.

When Girls Studied Planets and the Skies Had No Limits

In the early 1800s, astronomy was seen as a feminine hobby. As it became professionalized, women started to become sidlined. Scientists like Maria Mitchell fought for women’s place in the field.

Are we raising a generation of nature-phobic kids?

James Campbell, author of Braving It: A Father, A Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild, discusses scientific research that shows children have become more afraid of being outside and argues that parents should take their kids out into nature.