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.
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.
Discover a treasure trove of information about life in the ocean.
An Australian psychologist conducted a study on how personality and academic performance are linked and found some surprising answers.
Most scientists once thought that only humans and primates had the ability to recognize familiar faces. However, a recent study shows that dogs also have that ability. Read the article to find out more.
Many bats use echolocation to find food. To attract nectar-drinking bats, some tropical flowers reflect sound. Find out how this partnership benefits both bats and flowers.
Is a forest fire ever a good thing? Fire can be “Nature’s housekeeper,” by killing insects and causing the rebirth of forests. Use the interactive map to discover how natural and prescribed fires in various areas of the U.S. can help, rather than be disasters.
Afraid of giving speeches? If so, you’re not alone. Watch this video about how the fear of speaking in public affects the body, and how to trick your brain so that your body stays calm.
Watch a video about a group of American students on a cultural exchange in China. Immersing themselves in the culture, these students will spend a year in China learning Mandarin and living with locals.
Joe McNally takes photographs in hard-to-reach and risky places. Recently, he made it to the top of the world’s tallest building in Dubai to take a photo of the view. Read about it, and watch a video of how he did it, here.
