Family Farmers Fighting Climate Change
Source: Farm Aid
Climate change isn’t only about cars; find out what farmers are doing to help the planet.
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Solar Wind’s Effect on Earth
Source: PBS
The sun obviously affects us everyday, bringing light and warmth from 93 million miles away. But it’s not as constant and helpful as it might appear. Learn about the cycles of storms on the sun and how they affect all aspects of life on earth.
Risking It All for Science
Source: PBS
More people have died diving in underwater caves than climbing Mt. Everest. Any error or bit of bad timing could be fatal. But these caves hold scientific treasures that many divers consider worth the risk.
The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows
Source: Wired
Lightning flashes about four million times a day around the world, causing power outages and starting fires. Read about this powerful, fearful natural phenomenon and how people deal with it.
Imagination Can Change What We Hear and See
Source: Science Daily
The “power of the imagination” often seems an exaggerated term. However, according to a recent study in the field of neuroscience, the mind is capable of sending sensory signals that can seem quite real. Read on to find out more about this twist of perception.
Leatherback Turtles Don’t Need Google Maps
Source: The New York Times
Leatherback turtles, even as tiny hatchlings, can swim across miles of ocean and return to the beach where they hatched. Find out how these amazing animals navigate without GPS.
Underwater Volcano Is Earth’s Biggest
Source: Nature.com
What phenomenon of nature can be massive, yet go unnoticed? Tamu Massif is an inactive volcano that lies under the northwest Pacific Ocean. See what scientists are learning about this relatively recent discovery.
Woman With No Fear Intrigues Scientists
Source: LiveScience
Read about a rare genetic condition which causes calcium deposits to build in the part of the brain which is responsible for the fear response, rendering it useless.
People banded together to find the world’s loneliest frog true love
Source: Upworthy
Do you think you’ve heard all the stories about Romeo and Juliet? Think again! Read about a frog named for Romeo and the search to find him his very own Juliet.
Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?
Source: Discovery News
This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.