In 100 Years, This Forest Will Be Turned Into Secret Books By Your Favorite Writers
Source: Electric Literature
In almost 100 years, books by current and future authors will be given a voice through the Future Library.
Science & Nature
Lessons from the longest study on human development
Source: TED
In Britain, a decades-long project has studied thousands of children to determine what leads to success later in life. Scientist and journalist Helen Pearson shares some of the lessons learned.
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Source: The Atlantic
Researcher Conor Williams questions how to balance outdoor play with academic learning.
How space can change the human body
Source: Fox News
Did you know that astronauts actually grow taller while they’re in orbit? This article examines the ways the human body responds to life in space.
Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, and lower blood pressure — here are 12 science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
Source: Business Insider
Need a reason to get outside? Here are 12 benefits of spending time in nature.
Why some animals can never be domesticated
Source: io9
What’s the difference between a dog and a wolf, and what does domestication have to do with animal intelligence? Find out the answers, and consider domestication in terms of plants and humans as well.
The Wood Wide Web: How trees secretly talk to and share with each other
Source: The Kid Should See This
Humans talk, trade, and wage war with each other constantly. Surprisingly, trees may be more like humans than we think.
What Is Sonic Seasoning? Listening To Music Can Actually Change How Your Coffee Tastes
Source: Bustle
Different sounds can impact your perception of different taste. See how “sonic seasoning” works by reading the article and trying it yourself.
‘The Abundance,’ by Annie Dillard
Source: The New York Times
Critic Donovan Hohn profiles the work of nature writer Annie Dillard as he reviews her latest book, The Abundance, a curated anthology of her essays.
Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?
Source: Smithsonian
While many scholars believe Shakespeare was not aware of scientific advancement in his time, a few propose places in Shakespeare’s plays that give a nod to Copernicus and Galileo.