Science & Nature

Faulkner of Oil Country: Rick Bass Talks New Novel

Source: The Daily Beast

Author Rick Bass discusses the inspirations for his stories and novels.

Humans are wired for prejudice but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story

Source: The Conversation

In this article, neuroscientist Caitlin Millett explains how reactions in people’s brains affect their prejudices, and she calls on society to use the information learned from on-going research to end social injustices and conflicts.

‘Blindness’ May Rapidly Enhance Other Senses

Source: ScienceDaily

The power suddenly goes out, and you’re left in a dark room; how do you find your way? You might at first think you’re helpless, but your other senses quickly spring into action to compensate for your temporary loss of sight. Here’s a peek at the science behind this ability.

Do Twins Have a Mysterious Connection?

Source: Discovery News

We sometimes hear about remarkable coincidences in the lives of twins who have lost touch with each other or live hundreds of miles apart. Do twins share such a strong bond that they can experience each others’ distant thoughts and feelings? Or is something else at work?

Why We Explore

Source: NASA

No matter how far humans go, there’s always another frontier beyond the last one. Find out what quests NASA scientists have in store for the future, and why.

13 Scariest Freshwater Animals

Source: National Geographic

Some of these scary animals you’ll know – such as the piranha, the eel, and the crocodile. Read about these and other predators, where they live, and what they feast on.

Can dogs understand what we say?

Source: Animal Planet

Dogs on TV shows and in movies seem to be able to understand their owners’ every word. Many dogs can be trained to respond to commands. Find out what dogs can learn from their owners.