Human beings make and use tools, create art, and use language in wonderful ways, which shows that we’re mighty intelligent. But we’re not alone: chimps, dolphins, elephants, pigs, dogs, cats, squirrels, crows, and even squid are pretty smart, too. Check out this site to learn more.
We know dolphins are smart. In some studies, dolphins come in just behind humans in terms of brain power. Now researchers have discovered that dolphins use names for each other and have individual identities. Read this article to find out how these amazing marine mammals communicate with one another.
In 1910, two separate expeditions set out to be the first to reach the South Pole. Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen’s expedition was successful, and Robert Scott’s expedition from England tragically fell short of its goal. Read about the great risk these men undertook and the price they had to pay for taking such risks.
Have you ever wondered whether night vision goggles really work? They do—find out how in this informative article.
Scientists assert that climate change is inevitable. The good news, however, is that humans can adapt to it. Read this article to learn one writer’s opinion about how we can do that.
Astronomers like to think our solar system has remained more or less the same for billions of years. However, in studying the spectacles of Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons, some researchers are challenging that notion.
Bees play a critical role in the natural world, but they are mysteriously disappearing from their hives. Learn more about Colony Collapse Disorder and about what scientists are trying to do about it.
What would it be like to travel to another solar system? Former astronaut Mae Jemison, along with an organization called Icarus Interstellar, recently won a large government grant to create a business plan for interstellar travel. How soon might we be traveling to the sun’s nearest neighbor? Read this article to find out.
Adventurers have been exploring unknown parts of the world for centuries, but there is still one challenge unmet: crossing Antarctica in the winter. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has put together a team (and some fancy technology) to do just that. Read about this journey that many think is impossible, and browse the site to learn more about the expedition.
In today’s world, who would have thought that farming could unite those living in bustling urban areas? Find out how some city dwellers are coming together to feed themselves with locally grown fruits and vegetables.
