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Tag: Science

The history of the Florida Panther, a symbol of reverence and revulsion

​Hailed as an iconic conservation success story, the Florida panther has a complex, little-known history. National Geographic – 25 April … More

Advocacy, Carlton Ward, Cherokee, Douglas Main, Education, environment, Florida Panther, Frank Cushing, history, National Geographic, Native Americans, Nature, Research, revered and celebrated panther, Science, truth

Soon To Be On The Moon – Video

NASA Astronaut G. Reid Wiseman G. Reid Wiseman served as Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 41. … More

adventure, Artemis ll, Astronaut, biographies, discovery, Education, history, NASA, Nature, Research, Science, the Moon, truth

‘Brain food’ is real. Here’s what to eat to keep it healthy and strong.

National Geographic – 5 April “Milk for your bones, carrots for your eyes—but what about your brain? Here are the … More

brain food!, Claire McCarthy, Education, health, Lisa Mosconi, neuroscientist, Research, Science, Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative

Want to help wildlife? Turn off your lights.

National Geographic – 4 April “It’s not just about seeing the stars. Bright city lights disorient animals like birds, leading … More

Advocacy, Bird health, bright lights, Education, GFZ German Research Center, light pollution, National Geographic, Nature, New Zealand, night sky, Research, Science, truth, Wildlife environment

“…To Sleep – Perchance to Dream…”

Are you a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl’? Your body clock holds the answer.The sleep/wake cycle is just part of a … More

circadian rhythms, Education, Gina Poe, Harvard Medical School, insomnia, REM, Research, Robert Stickgold, Science, sleep cycle, sleep deprived, University of California

The Battle to Save Nepal’s Wildlife – Video

Tigers and rhinos were almost poached to extinction in Nepal – now their numbers are on the rise. We ask … More

Advocacy, Al Jazeera, Education, environment, Nature, Nepal, Research, Rhinos, saving wildlife, Science, Tigers, truth

At Long Last, a Donkey Family Tree

In a new study, genetics and archaeology combine to reveal the ancient origins of humanity’s first beast of burden. By Franz … More

Anthropobiology and Genomics of Toulouse, DNA, Donkeys, Education, environment, Franz Lidz, history, iconography, Nature, Research, Samuel Aranda, Science, Science Magazine, truth

Who were the first people to ride horses? Ancient skeletons reveal new clues

The roughly 5,000-year-old human remains were found in graves from the Yamnaya culture, and the discovery may partially explain their … More

Bulgaria, Education, history, horses, Hungary, Martin Trautmann, Przewalski’s horses, Research, Romania, Science, Tom Metcalfe, truth, University of Helsinki, Volker Heyd

What were Neanderthals really like—and why did they go extinct?

These ancient hominids, who disappeared 40,000 years ago, were once thought to be brutish. But recent discoveries have hinted they … More

cognitive abilities, DNA, Education, Erin Blakemore, fossils, history, Homo Sapiens, Nature, Neanderthal, Research, Science

What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth?

These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us … More

coastal wetlands, Ecosystems, Education, environment, flood planes, health, history, National Geographic, Nature, Research, Sarah Gibbens, Science, supporting life, truth, wetlands

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