How Wilderness Survival Kits Work
Source: How Stuff Works
For a hiker lost in the wilderness, packing the right supplies is a matter of life and death. Find out what’s most important to carry along to ensure survival and a safe return home.
Health & Medicine
Self-Defense Tips for Teens
Source: KOLO News
Part of approaching adulthood is learning how to defend yourself. But you don’t necessarily have to take a class or practice martial arts to stay safe–part of protecting yourself involves listening to your instincts. Read this article and watch the news report to learn the basics of self-defense.
How do we make decisions?
Source: How Stuff Works
Making an important decision can feel confusing and make you worry about making a mistake. Read about clear steps you can follow to make sure that your decision helps you get closer to your goals.
How It Works: Putting Humans in Suspended Animation
Source: Popular Science
Though it may sound like science fiction, the use of “suspended animation” (emergency preservation and resuscitation) to help save human lives will begin in trial form in the very near future. Read the article and watch the short video that follows, in which Dr. Sam Tisherman answers frequently asked questions about the procedure.
Science of Love: Heartbreak
Source: History
We use the word heartbreak to describe what it feels like when love is lost, but what actually happens to the body during this process? Watch this short video to learn about some of the science behind a broken heart.
Dogs at War: Smoky, a Healing Presence for Wounded WWII Soldiers
Source: National Geographic
Corporal Bill Wynne had a special bond with his dog, Smoky. That bond helped Wynne recover from a serious illness during WWII. Smoky and Wynne later spent years touring hospitals together, helping other ill or wounded soldiers heal.
Scientists study the thrill of a chill
Source: NBC News
What is it that makes certain types of fear fun? Researchers have uncovered a few explanations for the attraction of a good scare.
Letting it go: Take responsibility, make amends, forgive yourself
Source: Science Daily
A recent study by Baylor University psychology researchers shows that people are more likely to forgive themselves if they gain forgiveness from the people they wronged.
10 Common Nightmares
Source: How Stuff Works
Sometimes the scariest things we face aren’t even real, and unreal things can be mighty scary. Check out this list of common nightmares to find out what might cause each one. Then, the next time you wake up frightened by a dream, ask yourself, “was that nightmare trying to tell me something?”
Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?
Source: The Atlantic
Ever wondered why some people love scary stories, frightening movies, and haunted houses? In this article, “scare specialist” Dr. Margee Kerr talks about the reasons some people enjoy being scared.