‘Promiscuous treatment of nature’ will lead to more pandemics – scientists
Source: The Guardian
What does cutting down trees have to do with global pandemics like the coronavirus? Click this link to find out.
Science & Nature
Animal Cam Education
Source: Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Institute
Did you know you can tap into the webcams at The Smithsonian National Zoo? See how animals—large and small—typically spend their days.
Mount Everest: South Route
Source: Mammut
Explore Mount Everest like a pro climber. See everything from the base camp to the summit thanks to innovative 360° camera equipment.
Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19
Source: Kinder
| Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19. |
Why we’re rocketing men into space — even in the middle of a pandemic
Source: New York Times
Read about our ongoing space exploration in the midst of a pandemic and why it matters.
How Animals Shaped Our Modern World
Source: Popular Mechanics
Nature is important to humans in some very practical ways. Read about some of the technological advances the animal world has given us.
A new way to “grow” islands and coastlines
Source: TED
Watch: What if we could harness the power generated by waves to restore eroding shorelines? Designer Skylar Tibbits and his team are testing the theory.
Extreme photo of the week
Source: National Geographic
Explore some of National Geographic’s highlighted adventure photos.
How to Think Like an Optimist and Stay Positive
Source: Verywell Mind
Can you trick yourself into being positive? One researcher thinks so! Read about her strategies here.
Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods
Source: The Washington Post
Two 6th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.