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As climate worsens, environmentalists also grapple with the mental toll of activism
Environmental activism is hugely important, but so is mental health. Learn how a courageous new wave of activists reconcile the two.
The Tragic Myth of the Sun God’s Son
Watch the video and consider what the myth teaches us about science and nature.
Is NASA Really Crashing a Spacecraft into an Asteroid?
Watch the short video and read one of the related articles from NASA to learn why.
Heard, Felt, but Barely Seen: How a Volcano Severed Tonga from the World
Read or skim the article for details about the eruption and its fallout.
Young Activists Want Action as Protesters Rally at COP26
Read about how student activists from all over the world gathered at the Climate Change Conference to make their voices heard about the planet and their future on it.
Can the World’s First Space Sweeper Make a Dent in Orbiting Debris?
Space trash is another manmade pollutant humans must address before it is too late. Read about one company’s efforts.
The googly eyes of the mantis shrimp inspire new optical sensors
Many times, it is not the natural world mimicking the manmade world, but rather the other way around. Read about how mantis shrimp are inspiring new photography technology.
The Best Illusions of the Year Will Leave Your Brain Hurting More Than 2021 Did
Look at the top illusions of the past year.
Scientists: Octopuses Love to Fling Objects at Each Other
Next time you throw something at a sibling or friend in annoyance, think about how this is an example of advanced social dynamics. Read about how octopuses are capable of this act as well.
Tornado Safety
Explore the different tabs on the page to learn about tornadoes and tornado safety.
The Best Tool for Helping Damaged Young People—Nature
Researchers are evaluating the effect that a dose of the wilderness can have on troubled young people.
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Explore this site to find out how to prepare for all kinds of disasters, from drought to winter storms.
Why Do We Fear?
Being frightened can feel stressful, agonizing, or even exciting. But does it serve a purpose? This article explains how fear has helped humans survive and thrive.
Monkeys Can Do Math
Even though they aren’t in a math class, rhesus macaques can be trained to connect numerical values with symbols and give the correct answers to math problems. Dig deeper into the study about how monkeys learn.
How to Stop Discarded Face Masks from Polluting the Planet
Combatting the coronavirus has increased production of surgical masks, creating a potential environmental hazard. Read about the risks and ways to protect the planet.
Is Hypnosis Real?
In this short column, a doctor dispels myths about hypnosis to finally answer that age old question: Is hypnosis real?
UN endorses world’s 1st malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’
Learn about why this vaccine is so important for children in Africa.
Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?
Watch this video to learn why so many ships are found in the depths of the Black Sea.
The Silent “Sixth” Sense
Proprioception is the way the human body remains aware of itself, even in darkness. Learn more about this mysterious and fascinating function of the brain in this article.