Take These Virtual Science Tours: Labs
Most in person visits may be off limits due to Covid-19, but these research labs have virtual science tours that you can enjoy from home.
Get to Know a Scientist: Chemical Engineer Haotian Wang
An interview with the chemical engineer developing new nanomaterials for clean energy, climate change mitigation, water treatment, and more.
Stay Healthy with Low-Volume HIIT
Low-volume HIIT exercise is a quicker and easier way for many individuals to fit physical activity—and better health—into their day.
Ladybirds and Other Natural Pesticides
Aphids in your garden? Ladybirds, or ladybugs in your garden are natural pesticides. Photos and tips for chemical-free gardening.
Osprey: A Bird of Many Names
This bird may be called an osprey, a fish hawk, a river hawk, a sea hawk, or even a fish eagle! Learn more about the osprey.
Get to Know a Scientist
One of our favorite things to do is introduce our readers to a wide array of scientists and their work in our Get to Know a Scientist series.
Wildlife Photography: Grizzly Bears in Alaska
Join photographer Max Goldberg for some wildlife photography in Katmai National Park, arguably the best place to see grizzly bears in Alaska.
How Our Brains Learn to Use Tools
Scientists in Munich have examined the network in our brains that enables us to use tools, and the findings might help stroke victims.
Forests Alone Can’t Stop Climate Change
Ecologist Nicolas Medina explains how fossil-fuel use impacts forests and drives climate change. Carbon may run deeper than you think,…
Plastic Pollution and the Recyclable Ruse
Plastic pollution is piling up. It has a negative impact on human health as well as on the health of other animals and the environment.