Science & Nature

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.

Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness

Source: The Conversation

Psychologists from the University of Oregon argue that teenagers don’t take risks irrationaly, but as part of a process of learning and exploration.

This Exhibition Will Help You Make Sense of Your Senses

Source: The New York Times

Read to learn about an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York that features interactive galleries which help visitors explore and challenge what they know about their sensory perceptions.

‘Leaning Into the Wind’ shows that, more than ever, Andy Goldsworthy is one with nature

Source: The Boston Globe

Thomas Riedelsheimer, director of the film “Rivers and Tides,” has teamed up with artist Andy Goldsworthy for a new documentary called “Leaning Into the Wind.” Read this review to learn more.

Florida marks milestone in Everglades python control program

Source: AP News

In May 2018, a group of hunters collected their 1,000th python in a Florida program designed to control populations of the invasive snakes in the Everglades.