‘Pirate spiders’ make a living by preying on other spiders
Source: BBC
You may have heard the expression “It’s a dog-eat-dog world.” Something similar—but not metaphorical—can be said of certain spiders.
Science & Nature
Blue Planet II: What you can do to help save our oceans
Source: Independent
Read about ways we can help protect the earth’s oceans from plastic pollution.
36 random animal facts that may surprise you
Source: Mother Nature Network
Nature is full of surprises! Click the links within this list to find out more about fascinating creatures around the world.
Aquatic Habitats
Source: World Animal Foundation
Get an overview of the wide variety of aquatic habitats in the world and how human activity affects them.
Women Writing About the Wild: 25 Essential Authors
Source: Outside
This list describes how 25 women were inspired by nature and used it heavily in their writing.
Exotic pets: Why do Americans keep dangerous animals?
Source: BBC
Journalist Louis Theroux visits the owners of exotic pets to discover their appeal.
Polar ice reveals secrets of carbon-climate feedbacks
Source: Phys.org
Climate change models are more complicated than you might think. Increasing temperatures change the way carbon is held in soil, water, and ice.
Your home is a jungle inhabited by 100 different species
Source: New Scientist
When you close your doors and windows, you don’t shut out the natural world. Find out what critters are sharing your living space.
Oxytocin: Facts About the “Cuddle Hormone”
Source: Live Science
The hormone oxytocin has long been associated with mothers bonding with their babies. But its full story is much more complex.
Strangers Spot People with Compassionate Genes in Seconds
Source: LiveScience
According to one experiment, some people are genetically more caring than others. Even more surprising, just a brief look at their behavior can tell us who these people are.