Learn about the Aurora
A roundup of articles all about the amazing Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Find out what causes them and where to see them.
Category: Arts and Humanities
My Super Science Heroes: Marie Curie and Alan Turing
My Super Science Heroes, a new series authored by Karla Valenti, introduces children to the world’s most impactful scientists.
Tree-Shaping: The Artful Science of Arborsculpture
Arborsculpture is an ancient practice that combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver innovative and contemporary creations.
What to Read: Asteroid Hunters
On any given day, about 90,000 kilograms of dust and small rocks hit the Earth. What happens when something larger is on a collision course with Earth?
Science Nonfiction Book Top Picks
These books are the current top picks for environmental science nonfiction from the writers and editors at Science Connected Magazine.
Sunsets are Illusions
What are sunsets? To human eyes, they are very cool optical illusions. Learn about light scattering, visual perception, and how to photograph sunsets.
Optical Illusions: Afterimage science + ghosts
Have you ever seen a ghost? How about an after-image? Our bodies aren’t perfect and they sometimes make mistakes, resulting in fun optical illusions.
Book Review: Never Home Alone
Never Home Alone is a 256 page deep dive into the mind of a chatty biologist. Every chapter focuses on a distinct use-case for biodiversity preservation.
Book Review: Science By the People
In Science By the People, Kimura and Kinchy describe their challenging research subject: understanding how people are impacted by science.
Book Review: Field Guide to Citizen Science
Book Review: Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference