Sinister! Threats from the Left Are Scarier
Source: LiveScience
New research shows that people are more scared of threats that come from the left. Read about the experiments conducted which prove the theory, and the ideas around why it is so.
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Underdogs: The Bloodhound’s Amazing Sense of Smell
Source: PBS
Read about the amazing bloodhound, whose nose consists of approximately 230 million olfactory cells, or “scent receptors”—which makes them perfect tracker dogs.
Survival Training, Ferret Style
Source: Smithsonian
Wild animals such as weasels survive by following their instincts. But what about animals raised in captivity? Endangered ferrets in one breeding project are taught the instincts they need before being released into the wild.
Fukushima nuclear crisis continues to unfold
Source: PBS
An earthquake and tsunami in 2011 caused heavy damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Three reactors melted down, and radiation escaped into the air and water. Watch a report about how workers are still trying to contain the damage.
How to make someone fall in love with you, according to science
Source: The Week
Sometimes it seems there are just about as many theories on why we fall in love as there are couples in love. But statistics have shown that certain factors play a huge part in what attracts us to certain people and what keeps relationships strong.
The Girl Who Swims With Sharks
Source: Smithsonian
20-year-old Madison Stewart is on a quest to save sharks. Though they might not look like they need protecting, many species of sharks are in danger because of humans engaging in controversial practices and markets. Stewart hopes to change peoples’ minds in time to save these magnificent fish.
Using nature’s genius in architecture
Source: TED
Humans can learn a lot from nature: In this TED talk, learn how architects are imitating natural processes and structures to create more efficient buildings.
Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine
This site offers a wide variety of information related to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Starting with “The Birth of Frankenstein,” use the table of contents on the left side of the page to browse topics ranging from historical and scientific background information to the story’s modern influences on film, culture, and research.
James Webb Space Telescope
Source: NASA
This NASA site provides an overview and links about ongoing work on the James Webb Space Telescope, expected to be able to view the universe’s early development starting in 2018.
Shackleton’s Voyage of Endurance
Source: PBS
In 1914, Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to cross Antarctica. When his ship became trapped in the ice, a new adventure began. Read the astonishing tale of survival that brought his entire crew home safely two years later.