Just how smart is an octopus?
Source: The Washington Post
If you think an octopus is just a weird, creepy sea creature, think again. An octopus is as intelligent as a dog!
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Explore the Largest Known Volcanoes
Source: ThoughtCo.
Volcanoes shape the surface of our world and surrounding planets. Explore some of our solar system’s largest volcanoes.
Why Ravens and Crows Are Earth’s Smartest Birds
Source: National Geographic
The phrase bird-brained may not be accurate after all. Choose two birds to read about and watch their accompanying videos.
From Nazi Germany to Australia: The Incredible True Story of History’s Longest Kayak Journey
Source: Vanity Fair
Read about the accomplishments and setbacks of one man’s seven-year kayak trip just before the onset of World War II.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
Source: Science
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
Researchers to Release Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Africa for First Time
Source: Scientific American
This article explain the intended benefit of releasing genetically-modified mosquitoes into the country of Burkina Faso.
How to Survive a Natural Disaster
Source: National Geographic
In the midst of hurricane season, experts offer advice on how to survive natural disasters.
By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’
Source: Smithsonian
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.
After Five Years of Living in Trees, a Protest Community Is Being Evicted
Source: Atlas Obscura
Environmental activitsts protesting the mining of Hambach Forest have clashed with the mining company for years and now face removal.
The Amazing Ways Your Brain Determines What You See
Source: National Geographic
Click this link to read an interview with a neuroscientist who believes the next great innovation will not be a technological advancement but a shift in the way we see or perceive things.