Less Algae, Not Clearer Water, Keeps Tahoe Blue
Source: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Read about how the levels of algae affect the blueness of Lake Tahoe’s water.
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Personal submarine brings ocean exploration to all
Source: CNN
The oceans are still relatively unexplored, not to mention inaccessible to the majority of people. In this video you’ll see a glimpse of how it could be possible for us all to “fly” underwater.
Risk-takers are smarter, according to a new study
Source: ScienceDaily
Researchers in Finland have found that high-risk-taking participants in a study displayed more white matter, which contains the brain’s neural superhighways. The experiment involved measuring the participants’ brain activity while they played a driving video game.
Nature and technology: friends or enemies?
Source: BBC
Journalist Molly Flatt argues that there are positive relationships between nature and technology and that people can use technology to connect to nature.
The True Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Never Truly Ate the South
Source: Smithsonian
Fast-growing kudzu vines enveloping manmade structures may be a stereotype of the American South, but the truth is more complex.
Biologists Could Soon Resurrect Extinct Species. But Should They?
Source: Wired
Many species are endangered and near extinction, but lab scientists could save them. Is it the right thing to do? Read the article and think about what you might decide.
Video Feature: Apps to Cope and Help in a Disaster
Source: The New York Times
During a natural disaster, a smartphone with the FEMA app can be a vital tool. Watch the video and read what help you can find on this app before, during, or after a disaster.
Flamingos Apply “Makeup” to Impress Mates
Source: National Geographic
Everyone wants to look his or her best, even flamingos! Find out what scientists surmise about flamingo behavior.
What’s it like to live without nature?
Source: Children and Nature
Miranda Andersen, a 13-year-old living near Vancouver, gave a TEDx speech on nature-deficit disorder in October 2012. In this article she talks about what nature means to her creativity, health, and well-being, and her passion and motivation to care for all living and natural things.
What are the dangers of living on Mars?
Source: VOX
Are you keen on taking the one-way trip to Mars in 2020 as part of the Mars One mission? What do you think the potential risks of such a feat might be?