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[ Nature ]
Wish You Could Nap More? You’ll Be Jealous of These Birds!
By Sam Burns
What if all the wonder and awe we need is right under our noses—or perched above our heads? It may seem like it’s too simple to really work, but we have a scoop on bird naps that will have you seeing the world with a little more delight as you spot these incredible snoozers!
10 minutes
[ Animals ]
What Do Bears, Frogs, and Gardening Have in Common?
By Sam Burns
You may not expect urine to be the topic in an article about insight and innovation, but here we are. Today we discover how a few animals recycle their own to keep themselves healthy and the steps that we humans are taking to join the party!
6 minutes
Virtual Reality Museums: Let’s Go to the Smithsonian!
By Dr. Lynda
The future is now! Take an amazing virtual tour (“walk” through at your own pace!) of the Smithsonian Museum from the comfort of your own home, featured today on EWC!