The Evolution of the Human Eye
Source: TED Ed
How did a structure as complex as the human eye come to be?
Science & Nature
How to survive inside one of Earth’s deadliest volcanoes
Source: Science Focus
Learn from a scientist who undertook an expedition inside one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
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.