Architect Michael Pawlyn recently presented an exhibition of architectural structures that use the power of nature’s designs. See how plant tissue and marine organisms could influence buildings in the future.
A University of Virginia study found that people prefer not to spend time alone without distractions. This article describes the measures people will take to avoid their own company.
The wonder of balanced rocks astounds people on every continent. Find out about some of the best-known balanced rocks on Earth.
Want to undertake your own expedition one day? The Royal Geographical Society was founded in 1830 and has supported many famous explorers, such as Sir Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary. Read these tips for planning a successful expedition. Then, explore the site for more information about this historic society.
According to Laurence Gonzales, making small changes in the way you approach everyday life will help you survive if disaster ever strikes. Read the article to find out his 14 survival skills.
When you decide to buy something, are you sure it’s a good choice? Watch Dan Ariely explain how we may not be as in control of our own decisions as we think.
Emmy is one of many veterans who have returned home from war, but she is different in one way: she’s a dog. Trained to sniff out bombs in Afghanistan, she now patrols the Pentagon, making sure it is safe.
Children in the modern world suffer from what one author has called “nature deficit disorder,” a lack of opportunities to enjoy and explore the natural world. Learn about the benefits nature provides children’s developing minds.
Look 10,000 years into the past, and you’ll see humans beginning to cultivate the earliest agricultural crops. What changes would a look 10,000 years into the future reveal? For Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, the distant future will include a functioning clock, being built now in the desert of West Texas.
Read about the women in the South Korean island province of Jeju who make their living from diving to collect seafood from the ocean floor using no breathing equipment.
