Finding Adventure Beyond Nature
Source: Outside
Traveler and writer Amy Ragsdale shares how exploring both the parks and building-lined streets of New York City can trigger an examination of the relationship between man and nature.
Science & Nature
Laws of Man and Laws of Nature
Source: National Public Radio
People have always sought to impose order on nature, not only by taming landscapes and creatures but also by developing an understanding of how and why nature works the way it does. In this blog post, Marcelo Gleiser ponders the differences between the laws humans make and the laws by which nature functions.
Your Guide to How the Eye Sees
Source: WebMD
Like anything you have with you all the time, you might take your eyes for granted. But how the eye translates the light falling onto an object into an image your brain can make sense of is pretty amazing. Here’s an overview.
Cyclops Myth Spurred by “One-Eyed” Fossils?
Source: National Geographic
Greek mythology is filled with impossible events and bizarre creatures, but where did the idea of a one-eyed giant come from? Archaeologists have a theory.
Watch a Rescued Baby Wombat Bond with his Caretaker
Source: National Geographic
Adorable baby animal videos are all over the Internet; find out the touching story behind one of them.
Winter Splendor Unveiled at Ice Caves
Source: National Geographic
With an unusually cold winter, the ice caves of Lake Superior draw many visitors every year. Check out this collection of amazing photographs.
Brain Confidence: How Our Neurons Make Decisions
Source: Big Think
It might seem that careful thought about all of the options would drive our decision making. But researchers have found that confidence is a bigger driver.
Philae lander makes historic touchdown on comet
Source: The Guardian
Watch a video of, and read about, the historic landing of the first ever robotic spacecraft on a comet.
Magnified photos expose the secret beauty of sand grains
Source: Mashable
Dr. Gary Greenberg uses high-quality microscopes to magnify and photograph grains of sand from beaches all over the world. Read this brief article to learn more. Make sure to click the link to view his spectacular images.
How Animal Camouflage Works
Source: How Stuff Works
If an animal isn’t as fast or strong as its predators, then it has to be smarter to avoid being eaten. Find out about one adaptation that helps some animals outsmart the enemy.