Category Archives: Nature

Why Some People Don’t Have A “Mind’s Eye” | Random Thursday

Posted on October 22, 2021 by agogo22

[…] What do you “see” in your mind’s eye? Is it as real as looking at a photo? Or do you not see any images at all? It turns out there are 3-5% of the population who don’t have the … Continue reading →

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Witness the majesty of moths taking flight at 6,000 frames per second | Aeon Videos

Posted on October 12, 2021 by agogo22

The incredible biophysics of moths taking flight is a spectacle to behold – especially at 6,000 frames per second ‘Whose day isn’t gonna be better after watching a pink and yellow rosy maple moth fly in super-slow motion?’ You might … Continue reading →

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Meteor, Mount Merapi, Indonesia | Green Earth

Posted on October 11, 2021 by agogo22
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The genes you don’t get from your parents (but can’t live without) – Devin Shuman

Posted on October 10, 2021 by agogo22

Dig into the essential role that mitochondrial DNA played in the evolution of living things on Earth, and find out why it’s still evolving. — Inside our cells, each of us has a second set of genes completely separate from … Continue reading →

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America’s Most Dangerous Volcano Is Erupting Again

Posted on October 1, 2021 by agogo22

Kilauea is erupting — yet again. It’s just another reminder of the power of one of the most active volcanos on Earth. And to many people this place of destruction, in the path of lava, is home. […]

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Daintree: World Heritage rainforest handed back to Aboriginal owners | BBC News

Posted on September 30, 2021 by agogo22

Australia’s Daintree region attained Unesco World Heritage listing in 1988   Australia’s Daintree – the world’s oldest tropical rainforest – has been returned to its Aboriginal custodians in a historic deal. The Unesco World Heritage site is over 180 million … Continue reading →

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What happens to balloon animals in liquid nitrogen? | The Kid Should See This

Posted on September 26, 2021 by agogo22

How can you fit a bunch of balloon animals into a small container? Add some liquid nitrogen into the mix, as demonstrated in this video by Real Physics Live, the YouTube channel for Texas A&M University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary Power of the Hive Mind

Posted on September 25, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Credits: Narrator/Writer: Stephanie Sammann Writer: Ashleen Knutsen Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus (https://www.youtube.com/c/realenginee…) Imagery courtesy of Getty Images References: [1] https://grammarist.com/new-words/hive…. … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Earth’s Disappearing Giants | IN OUR NATURE

Posted on September 19, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. In this special limited series, Emily Graslie and Trace Dominguez join me as we explore the universal rules of life that tie together Earth’s living systems. … Continue reading →

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Looking into a Volcano

Posted on September 18, 2021 by agogo22
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