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[ Science ]
It’s an Octopus?! It’s a Blanket!? What is this Awe-some Creature?
Sometimes we need a little awe to reset our sense of wonder about the world! When it comes to finding inspiration we need to look no further than the natural world. Billowing through the ocean, this giant creature will leave you with your jaw on the floor!
14 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Have You Hugged an Apex Predator Today?
By Dr. Lynda
Did you know that whale poop can slow climate change, wolves can change rivers, and the sand from China’s Gobi Desert is now reaching the United States? It’s all about those apex predators and keystone species!
8 minutes
[ Dance ]
Your Dance Moves Say More About You Than You Think!
Whether your preferred move is the running man or the moonwalk, here’s the science to help you bust it better!
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Surprise! Those Are Worms, Not Stars
By Sam Burns
Welcome to the luminescent ceiling of New Zealand’s Waitomo Caves. It may look like the lights of another solar system, but in reality, it’s home to thousands of wriggling carnivorous glow worms.
10 minutes
[ Education ]
The Bug That Gets Stuck in Your Brain
Most bugs are nasty little creatures, but this one doesn’t have to be. Dare to find out just what an earworm is? Read our article to expand your knowledge of yourself!
5 minutes
[ Animals ]
How the Flamingo Got Its Pink
Did you know flamingos are not born with their vibrant plumage? Their beautiful plumage is actually the result of some pretty incredible science and the remarkable ways nature has evolved to find its way!
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Way Beyond the Swan: Here’s Origami in Space!
Here’s what happens when we apply the Mathematics of Origami, complex folding, to engineering and space!
11 minutes
When Oobleck Meets Slow-Mo Photography!
By Dr. Lynda
Ordinary household and backyard items can be extraordinary and fascinating, when you have the right point of view!
10 minutes
What Exactly is Gluten Anyway?
By Dr. Lynda
If you’ve ever scratched your head about the fuss regarding gluten in our diets, here’s an entertaining way to feel like an expert, in less than 10 minutes!
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
Celebrate the Stories of Species Saved from Extinction
Sometimes we need a little reminder that our hard work is making a difference! Today we celebrate the stories of seven species saved from extinction!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Amazing Woman Who Discovered Dinosaurs: Mary Anning
By Dr. Lynda
The most important scientific discoveries almost always contain the key elements of a great story: drama, serendipity, hardship and perseverance. Here’s a fabulous tale of the WOMAN who discovered dinosaurs!
6 minutes
[ Education ]
Exploring the 8 Senses!
You’ve heard of the five senses, but what about your eight senses? It turns out you have a few more than you grew up believing! Here’s the fascinating science about these little known senses…
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
How is an Eel Like a Taser?
By Dr. Lynda
What could we learn from the “outliers”? Here’s a way to start down the path of finding something to respect and even learn from the un-lovables.
4 minutes
Celebrating The World’s First Programmer!
Are you celebrating Ada Lovelace Day? If you’ve ever used a computer of any kind, you should be. Here’s the story of a thought leader working far beyond her time that we should all thank today!
11 minutes
What Will We Know in 100 Years?
Explore some of the discoveries of the past century! From penicillin, to our origins, to general relativity, we have learned a lot over the past 100 years! What will we learn in the next?
9 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Landfills: Past, Present, and Possibility!
By Dr. Lynda
One of the most important human instincts is to use available resources creatively. We don’t have to like our landfills, but we can harness their significant potential in new ways! Take a look…
23 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
The Ocean Cleanup Project
By Dr. Lynda
At only 19 years old, Boyan Slat of the Netherlands developed an ocean cleanup array which has removed over 7 million tons of plastic from the ocean. Learn more about The Ocean Cleanup Project and how you can help in today’s important feature.
18 minutes
Never “Save” a Great Idea for Later!
By Dr. Lynda
A little probe that was sent hurtling through space in 1977 – one that’s still moving and beaming back info – can teach us a lot about what we should do with a great idea. This could be the best idea hatched 39 years ago!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fintastic Shark Facts
Our fascination with sharks might seem like a little much at times, but these incredible examples of evolution might deserve some of the attention we give them. Leave today a little smarter with a few amazing shark facts!
