Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Marathon des Sables record bid
Source: BBC
Renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is to complete the “toughest footrace on Earth” – the Marathon des Sables in Morocco.
Science & Nature
How your brain sees the world, according to Kepler
Source: The Boston Globe
A new book looks at a pivotal moment in scientific history that changed the way we understood sight and perception.
Chimps Display a Hallmark of Human Behavior: Cooperation
Source: The New York Times
Strong interpersonal connections aren’t only for humans. Learn more about the traits we share with our close genetic cousins, chimpanzees.
‘Wild’ film prompts surge in interest in Pacific Crest Trail
Source: Telegraph
In the film Wild, based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir and starring Reese Witherspoon, a woman rediscovers herself as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail alone. It has inspired others to attempt the journey.
Overview
Source: Planetary Collective
Every astronaut learns a great deal about the Earth and its place in the cosmos before going into space. But once they see the Earth from space, everything changes. Watch this short film to learn why.
The Animal Self
Source: The New York Times
Like humans, animals have distinct personalities. This article by Charles Siebert details research into patterns of behavior exhibited by individuals in a wide variety of animal species.
Feeling powerless increases the weight of the world . . . literally
Source: ScienceDaily
A sense of powerlessness may make you feel unhappy, but it also has documented physical effects. Here are the results of a study that shows one way a feeling of powerlessness affects your perception of the world in a measurable way.
What Really Scares People: Top 10 Phobias
Source: Live Science
The movie character Indiana Jones feared snakes, other people are afraid of small spaces such as elevators, while many sweat over tests. Find out what things cause extreme fear, or phobias, in some people.
Local girl collects shoes, makes a world of difference
Source: Sussex Countian
Teen Emma Rider is on a quest to bring clean water to developing countries. To reach this goal, she has been collecting shoes, new and used, for her project, Quenching Souls. Read about the work she put into her project to help people around the world.
Ocean Life
Source: National Geographic
Discover a treasure trove of information about life in the ocean.