Challenger Disaster
Source: HISTORY
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all seven of its crew members. At this site, you can read and watch videos about this national tragedy.
Science & Nature
The AI Revolution Is On
Source: Forbes
Artificial intelligence is all around us—and it’s not a bunch of robots that behave like humans. Find out what AI looks like in today’s world, and discover how we got here.
What Separates Us from Chimpanzees?
Source: TED
The line between humans and animals, biologist Jane Goodall argues, is fuzzy. In this TED Talk, she explores not only how human-like chimpanzees and other animals can be, but also how the human world and the natural world are intertwined—and how we can use our influence for good.
Elephants Outwit Humans During Intelligence Test
Source: Discovery News
Scientists working with elephants from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, Thailand, designed an experiment that required the elephants to work together in order to get food. The elephants’ ability to understand and use teamwork was surprising!
Orphans’ Lonely Beginnings Reveal How Parents Shape A Child’s Brain
Source: NPR
Research has shown that the bond between parents and children affects brain development. This story gives a brief overview of this ongoing research and tells how the lack of a parental bond has impacted the life of one man who was adopted at the age of 11.
Why We Explore
Source: NASA
Our goals and technology for space exploration have changed, but our pursuit of knowledge is just as active today as it was during President Kennedy’s era. Discover the future of space exploration by accessing videos and interactive infographics on NASA’s website.
Nature: Now Showing on TV
Source: The New York Times
Is our digital experience with nature eclipsing our real experience with nature? What do we gain by watching wildlife on a webcam? What do we lose? In this essay, writer Diane Ackerman shares her opinion about our digital connection to nature.
Think Like Einstein
Source: NOVA Online
Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity helped us understand that traveling forward in time is possible. Are you curious about how this works? Learn to think like Einstein as you follow this simple experiment about time travel. It’s not as hard as it sounds!
Nature in Chinese Culture
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Throughout history, nature has inspired Chinese artwork. Read the article to learn about the country’s connection to nature and click some of the images in the slideshow to view specific art pieces.
Technology That Imitates Nature
Source: The Economist
From Velcro to robotics, nature is the inspiration for all sorts of technological advances.