Are Pit Bulls Really Dangerous?
Source: Live Science
Learn what dog bite statistics and analysis show about the danger of pit bulls.
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The Native American Protests in North Dakota Are About More Than an Oil Pipeline
Source: Pacific Standard
Writer Jared Keller argues that the protests of Native Americans and environmentalists against an oil pipeline in North Dakota signify a shift from warnings about the future impact of climate change to more immediate and personal consequences.
Schoolkids Write Adorable Book About Orphaned Orangutan
Source: National Geographic
A group of fifth-graders recently put themselves into the mindset of one of our vulnerable primate cousins. Learn about the project and its long-term benefits.
Sonoran Desert Fact Sheets
Source: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Learn about the plants and animals that make the Sonoran Desert a surprisingly vibrant habitat.
Mesmerizing Migration
Source: All About Birds
It’s difficult to get a sense of the migration patterns of birds. Take a look at the animated map in this web site to see the patterns of movement of 118 species in a single year.
Under Arctic Ice
Source: Ocean Portal
Take a look at these stunning photos that depict some amazing marine life that lies under the Arctic ocean. These pictures might give a little insight into why researchers plunge into freezing temperatures for science.
Illusion: Nothing is as it seems
Source: Science Gallery
Take a look at the video for an exhibition that illustrates the theme of illusion at the Science Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Our brains play a big part in helping us interpret the information we take in through our five senses. But the information we take in is not necessarily how our brains put the pieces together.
Inside McDonald’s Bold Decision to Go Cage Free
Source: Fortune
Read about the complexities the large fast-food chain and its suppliers face in switching from caged to cage-free chickens.
Building a Better Human With Science? The Public Says, No Thanks
Source: The New York Times
According to a Pew Research Survey, Americans are not comfortable with genetic engineering and modification because they think it’s not natural.
Rick Bass on his new story collection, ‘For a Little While’
Source: The Chicago Tribune
In this Q&A, author Rick Bass pushes back on the label of “environmental writer,” arguing that he sees his characters as the driving force of his stories.