Science & Nature

How Search-and-Rescue Dogs Work

Source: How Stuff Works

Learn about how a variation on a game of “fetch” can save lives.

Chimps Can’t Cook, But Maybe They’d Like To

Source: National Geographic

According to new research, chimps have all the brainpower needed to cook — except for the ability to control fire. Read about it here.

The rice of the sea: how a tiny grain could change the way humanity eats

Source: The Guardian

Chef Ángel León is on a mission to change the way we see oceans. Read about his gastronomical innovations.

‘Forest gardens’ show how Native land stewardship can outdo nature

Source: National Geographic

While modern human environmental intervention often has a negative impact, forest gardens grown by Indigenous communities prove that humans can live in harmony with nature and improve ecosystems.

These Are the 11 Smartest Cat Breeds

Source: Newsweek

Although dogs often get more credit for their smarts, cats also display some intelligent characteristics. Read about the 11 smartest cat breeds.

You Can Still Visit These Six Former National Parks

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

National parks are designated and protected by national governments for conservation purposes. Although the locations listed in the article are no longer national parks, their beauty and history make them worth a visit.

Dolphins have developed similar personality traits to humans

Source: The Portugal News

New research has discovered that dolphins share personality traits with humans despite evolving in a drastically different environment. Read about the interesting ways in which dolphins are similar to us.

Experts Affirm That Coronavirus Is ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Be Food Risk

Source: Food Safety News

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been working to discover the risks and ways to protect our health, including the foods we eat. Read some of their findings in this article.