Across many nations, including America, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. This is a day for people worldwide to focus on the great environment in which we live and breathe, and raise awareness about environmental problems.
Tag Archives: Science & Nature
Edgar Allan Poe–Cosmologist?
In this blog post, literary scholar René van Slooten argues that Poe was ahead of his time in scientific thought.
The Nature Cure
James Hamblin, a skeptical medical doctor, explores the benefits of ecotherapy.
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Roiled U.S. on Eve of Civil War
In his new book, author and professor Randall Fuller investigates how abolitionists and slaveholders reacted to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. In this Q&A, he shares what he discovered.
Why exploration matters—and why the government should pay for it
Neil deGrasse Tyson makes the case for doubling the small budget allotted to NASA.
Fighting big farm pollution with a tiny plant
When fertilizer runs off into streams, it can cause major water-quality problems. One teenager found a surprisingly simple solution.
Birdbrain Breakthrough
It was once thought that we developed all of the brain cells we would ever have in the womb. However, that belief has been upended, in part through the study of birds.
The look of love: How humans and dogs bond
If you feel like you and your dog love each other, it isn’t just your imagination. Research shows that levels of a bonding hormone spike in both dogs and their humans when they’re together.
Nature Matters
Of course humans need nature, but here is a collection of people’s personal stories about why nature matters in their lives. Click the links to find out more.
Citizen scientists contribute to dog research
What if you could advance scientific knowledge just by playing with your dog?
Experiments show how quickly we adjust to seeing everything upside-down
Imagine spending every minute of every day seeing everything upside down. Simple tasks like pouring a glass of juice would be far from automatic, but only at first.
What Can Magicians Teach Us about the Brain?
Neuroscience informs magicians’ techniques or magicians’ knowledge informs neuroscience. Well, it can work both ways according to this article. Scientists could have a lot to learn about cognitive processes…if magicians are willing to let them in on their secrets!
The Path to Mars: Deep Space Mission
When this video was produced it was thought that the person who will become the very first person to set foot on Mars is probably sitting in a classroom right now. The SLS spacecraft is due to make an unmanned flight in November 2018 but more recently NASA are investigating the risks and feasibility of sending a crew at this time instead of holding off for 2030.
21 Reasons Why Forests Are Important
March 21 was marked as the International Day of Forests in 2012, a day for local communities and organizations to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of forests. The theme for this year is Forests and Energy. Here’s a reminder (or 21 reminders . . .) of why forests are so important to our daily lives and why we should maintain them for future generations.
Navigating Without the Crutch of Technology
You are lost! How do you find your way? Reach for your cellphone and turn on GPS! John Huth, author of The Lost Art of Finding Our Way thinks we should allow ourselves to get lost once in a while to create a better connection with our environment. Click on the link within this article to watch a video clip of John Huth’s view on navigation without maps.
China Places We Protect: The Yangtze River
The Yangtze River in China is the third-longest river in the world, sustaining life for about 400 million people. But, the aquatic life in China’s principal waterway is under serious threat of extinction from pollution and development.
Kill All the Mosquitoes?!
Scientists across the globe are researching how to prevent the spread of disease by altering the genes of mosquitoes, but ethical questions continue to arise.
Dress for Success: How Clothes Influence Our Performance
Research shows that dressing the part will help you succeed in your desired goal.
Nine incredible buildings inspired by nature
Advancing digital technology has allowed architects to create unique buildings inspired by nature.
High-tech approach to taming New Mexico’s wild horses
While taming wild horses is every bit a tricky as it was when Sabine Ulibarri wrote “My Wonder Horse,” at least one thing has changed—now technology can lend a hand.