Imagine spending every minute of every day seeing everything upside down. Simple tasks like pouring a glass of juice would be far from automatic, but only at first.
Neuroscience informs magicians’ techniques or magicians’ knowledge informs neuroscience. Well, it can work both ways according to this article. Scientists could have a lot to learn about cognitive processes…if magicians are willing to let them in on their secrets!
When this video was produced it was thought that the person who will become the very first person to set foot on Mars is probably sitting in a classroom right now. The SLS spacecraft is due to make an unmanned flight in November 2018 but more recently NASA are investigating the risks and feasibility of sending a crew at this time instead of holding off for 2030.
March 21 was marked as the International Day of Forests in 2012, a day for local communities and organizations to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of forests. The theme for this year is Forests and Energy. Here’s a reminder (or 21 reminders . . .) of why forests are so important to our daily lives and why we should maintain them for future generations.
You are lost! How do you find your way? Reach for your cellphone and turn on GPS! John Huth, author of The Lost Art of Finding Our Way thinks we should allow ourselves to get lost once in a while to create a better connection with our environment. Click on the link within this article to watch a video clip of John Huth’s view on navigation without maps.
The Yangtze River in China is the third-longest river in the world, sustaining life for about 400 million people. But, the aquatic life in China’s principal waterway is under serious threat of extinction from pollution and development.
Scientists across the globe are researching how to prevent the spread of disease by altering the genes of mosquitoes, but ethical questions continue to arise.
Research shows that dressing the part will help you succeed in your desired goal.
Advancing digital technology has allowed architects to create unique buildings inspired by nature.
While taming wild horses is every bit a tricky as it was when Sabine Ulibarri wrote “My Wonder Horse,” at least one thing has changed—now technology can lend a hand.
