Natural disasters — statistics & facts
Source: Statista
Get the big picture of types and impacts of natural disasters by clicking around this page. You’ll find graphs ranking disasters by type, location, damage done, and much more.
Science & Nature
In a First, Gravitational Waves Linked to Neutron Star Crash
Source: National Geographic
Imagine the elation at witnessing a cosmic event that occurred millions of years ago! That’s what happened in October this year when scientists announced the ripple effect (literally) of two neutron stars crashing into each other around 130 million years ago.
A Chinese perspective on Autumn
Source: Earth Sky
Scenes of colorful leaves dropping to the ground typically signify Fall. But, not to everyone. To the Chinese, Fall (or Autumn) represents the color white among other connotations.
Fall Seed Saving Tips
Source: The Edible Schoolyard Project
The seed for the Edible Schoolyard Project was sown 20 years ago at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, California! The concept is that the garden is an interactive classroom. Read this article from the ESY about collecting seeds in the Fall.
Check out the United Arab Emirates’ plans for building a Martian city—on Earth
Source: Popular Science
Building a city on Mars is full of unknown risk. The United Arab Emirates plan to build a Martian city…on Earth…within the next ten years or so to plan for the real thing.
15 Examples of the Most Epic Metamorphoses from Youth to Adult
Source: Mental Floss
Can you think of many animals that go through a dramatic physical transformation and appearance during their lifetime, aside from the butterfly? Have a look at this list of the top 15.
Did John Deere’s Best Invention Spark a Revolution or an Environmental Disaster?
Source: Smithsonian
This article examines the complexities of farming technology and its environmental impact since the invention of John Deere’s steel plow in 1833.
When Girls Studied Planets and the Skies Had No Limits
Source: Smithsonian
In the early 1800s, astronomy was seen as a feminine hobby. As it became professionalized, women started to become sidlined. Scientists like Maria Mitchell fought for women’s place in the field.
Are we raising a generation of nature-phobic kids?
Source: Los Angeles Times
James Campbell, author of Braving It: A Father, A Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild, discusses scientific research that shows children have become more afraid of being outside and argues that parents should take their kids out into nature.
Man’s Best Friend: The Science Behind the Dog and Human Relationship
Source: ThinkFun
What is it about dogs that makes us love them and treat them like family?