Guard Dogs 101: What You Need to Know Before Getting a Dog for Protection
Source: Rover
If you’ve read “The Mixer,” you know that some guard dogs are better at their jobs than others. Find out what makes a best friend a good protector.
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Help your local honey bees: Plant a bee-friendly garden
Source: The Kid Should See This
Bees pollinate many of our crops, but they are dying out in large numbers. Watch the video to see what you can do to help.
Wave Riding Meets Conservation at This Surfer’s Global Nonprofit
Source: National Geographic
Watch the video to learn how Emi Koch cleans the ocean and empowers children through her love of surfing.
John Muir’s legacy questioned
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The work of environmentalist John Muir helped create the national parks system and preserve the natural beauty throughout the country. Now some question whether his view of nature is relevant to today’s challenges.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
Source: Live Science
Since the 1960s, astronauts have risked their lives to explore space. Read about the missions in which men and women were lost.
Urban Wildlife Refuges Highlight Nature That’s Closer Than You Think
Source: Audubon Magazine
You may not think of a busy city as a wildlife habitat, but green spaces within cities are essential refuges for migrating birds. Across the country, students and nonprofit organizations are working to create more urban wildlife refuges through action and outreach.
African Bird “Cries Wolf” to Steal Food
Source: Science
Birds use many tricks to get food. Is it a mark of intelligence? Read the article about this tricky African bird and decide.
How Wingsuit Flying Works
Source: How Stuff Works
In Greek mythology, Daedalus created wings with feathers and wax to escape Crete, but those wings had their limitations. Modern science has provided us with a working flight suit (minus the feathers and wax).
10 Signs That You Might Have Fear of Failure
Source: Psychology Today
No one likes to fail, but fear of failure can be overcome. Read why people might fear failure and what they can do to conquer it.
Choir Singers’ Hearts Beat as One
Source: CNN
The national anthem, your school’s alma mater or fight song—singing in a group can make you feel emotionally connected. But is there also a physiological response? Read this article to find out.