Infographic: Curiosity Rover’s “Seven Minutes of Terror”
Source: KIDS Discover
You don’t have to be in a space shuttle to feel fear during a landing. NASA scientists felt terror as the Laboratory rover “Curiosity” attempted its landing on Mars.
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Teenagers, Friends and Bad Decisions
Source: The New York Times
Through functional magnetic resonance imaging scans of 40 teens and adults, scientists discovered that teens act differently when with friends than with adults. The study also indicated that teens were more likely to engage in risky behavior with friends. Read why teens make these kinds of decisions.
How the Pacific Northwest is preparing for a catastrophic tsunami
Source: PBS
Scientists calculate that the Cascadia fault is overdue for a major quake and resulting tsunami. Find out how coastal communities are preparing for such a disaster.
The Curiosity of Animal Camouflage
Source: Curiosity.com
Select the video How Do Animals Change Color? to find out how different animals change color and the reasons for their cunning and clever change of coat.
Explorer Vasco da Gama’s Shipwreck Found
Source: Discovery
Vasco da Gama, a 16th century Portuguese explorer, was the first European to reach India by sea. In 1998 archaeologists first discovered a shipwreck that is believed to be from da Gama’s second voyage to India. Browse through the photos of treasures found on the wreck and when you’ve finished reading the article click on the link How Satellites Find Shipwrecks From Space.
The Many Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies
Source: Scientific American
Philosopher and scientist Nayef Al-Rodhan acknowledges ethical questions raised by emerging technologies, and he argues that we must welcome innovation while maintaining a commitment to human rights and inclusiveness.
Why Are Millennials Narcissistic? Blame Income Inequality
Source: Live Science
Researchers have found that the shift from blue-collar jobs to white-collar jobs has probably triggered a more individualistic society.
Connecting With Nature Boosts Creativity and Health
Source: National Geographic
In this Q&A, author Richard Louv talks about the importance of people’s exposure to nature.
Male Aggression: Why are men more violent?
Source: Psychology Today
This article explains that biological and evolutionary factors play a major role in male aggression.
SETI Reborn: The New Search for Intelligent Life
Source: Astrobiology Magazine
Perhaps the most ambitious and far-flung quest humans have yet undertaken—the search for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe—recently received renewed support. It’s no science fiction tale.