Science & Nature

Bees ‘get’ addition and subtraction, new study suggests

Source: Science

New study reveals that bees can add and subtract—just don’t ask them to do your homework!

My invention that made peace with lions

Source: TED

Listen to Richard Turere—a young inventor who saved his Maasai community by effectively scaring away lions.

How rural areas like Florida’s Panhandle can become more hurricane-ready

Source: The Conversation

With hurricane season well under way, communities proactively plan in hopes of minimizing damage.

Loch Ness monster could be a giant eel, say scientists

Source: The Guardian

While scientists don’t believe there is a giant monster hiding out in Loch Ness, they are considering what creatures could live there based on DNA testing.

What Impact Do We Have On Our Environment? An Arlington Art Installation Makes Us Think About Our Presence

Source: WBUR

Artist Freedom Baird’s new outdoor exhibit in Arlington, Massachusetts, encourages viewers to consider the connection between humans, consumption, and nature.

The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right

Source: Scientific American

The effect of technology use on teenagers’ moods and behaviors is a widely-debated issue. But what are the risks of screen time? This article points to a study that attempts to set the record straight.

Brazilian protesters rail against Bolsonaro as Amazon fires rage on

Source: The Guardian

Thousands of protestors in Brazil and across the globe are protesting the Brazilian president’s environmental policies, which they save have increased the number of fires in the Amazon rainforest.

Dogs are working to save the world’s endangered species

Source: Quartz

Dogs do not only make great companions, they also work in critical roles preserving the environment and endangered species. Read about the problems these dogs tackle.