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Environmental art is on the rise – with a little help from Leonardo DiCaprio
Read about the growing market for environmental art.
Mathphilic
Physicists of today still build on Albert Einstein’s now century-old theory of general relativity. Learn about the genius of Einstein’s math.
11 crazy facts about getting struck by lightning (and how to avoid it)
You might be surprised to learn that being struck by lightning is more often a matter of life than of death. Learn some amazing facts and survival strategies.
Tardigrades—the microscopic, oddly cute toughest animals on Earth—explained
Tardigrades are tiny creatures that live everywhere on Earth, from the underside of a rock next to your school to the Antarctic ice. They can even survive in space! Learn about the amazing, indestructible “water bear.”
Rising seas threaten to drown important mangrove forests, unless we intervene
Global climate change is resulting in rising sea levels, which could in turn speed up the change by depriving the planet of a crucial carbon sink.
How British scientist Hertha Marks Ayrton discovered the secret of ripples
Mathematician, engineer, physicist, and inventor Ayrton received recognition for her first invention at a British exhibition, and many more inventions followed. Read about her work on ripples and the electric arc and her award for making her ideas heard.
New Satellite Helps Scientists Track El Niño
Droughts can be disastrous, but scientists have new technology to help them predict wet weather patterns and their effects around the world.
Politicians Should Make America Better for Parents by Thinking Swedish
Writer Lola Akinmade Åkerström argues that Americans should officially build outdoor sports and recreation into their schedules.
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
National Parks: Ken Burns on why they were America’s best idea
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial in 2016. An award-winning documentary filmmaker explains why our national parks matter more now than ever.
Hawking backs interstellar travel project
In April, physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire announced plans for mankind’s furthest-ever exploration.
How to prepare for spring flash flooding
After spring showers, flash flooding is a major concern and can happen very quickly. Even a few inches of rain can cause a disaster.
Cats Are Not Dependent on Humans, Study Shows
As any cat owner will attest, cats are self-reliant. They do not depend on people for their safety or security.
Just How Big Is the Ocean?
The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface. What lies beneath this vast space? How important is the ocean to human life, and how might our day-to-day life be impacting the condition of the ocean?
All Systems Go for NASA’s Mission to Jupiter Moon Europa
In the 1990s NASA sent Galileo to Jupiter and as a result believe strongly that there is an ocean beneath the frozen crust of Jupiter’s moon Europa. Another mission is planned for the 2020s to discover more about Europa’s potential to host life.
Don’t Care About National Parks? The Park Service Needs You To
This radio piece reports on the National Parks Service’s effort to reach out to minority communities.
Uprooted
Read about what motivates radical environmental activists.
Once a Risk-Taker, Always a Risk-Taker
A recent study found that though the willingness to take recreational risks declines with age, the willingness to take social risks stays the same, which may leave elderly people open to fraud.
In Midwest, Bringing Back Native Prairies Yard by Yard
A hundred and fifty years ago, much of the middle of the North American continent was a vast grassland. Bit by bit, some residents of the area today are working to restore what once was.