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The Intelligence of a Crow

The Intelligence of a Crow

VIA “themindunleashed.org” The Mind Unleashed Doubt a crow’s intelligence? You won’t after seeing this sneak peek for a new “Inside the Animal Mind” BBC special.. There has long been speculation about the intelligence of animals, and birds in-particular. Birds have demonstrated an ability for advanced strategy for things like feeding, nest-building and scavenging. This, however, […]

It’s Raining Nitrogen In A Colorado State Park. Farmers Can Help Make It Stop.

It’s Raining Nitrogen In A Colorado State Park. Farmers Can Help Make It Stop.

VIA NPR by Luke Runyon, Stephanie Paige Ogburn It’s May in Rocky Mountain National Park, but on a mountainside 10,829 feet above sea level, snow is falling. It’s pelting Jim Cheatham, a biologist with the National Park Service. Shrugging off the cold, Cheatham seizes a teachable moment. This snow, he says, holds more than just water. “Chances […]

NASA’s Curiosity Finds Water Below Surface of Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Finds Water Below Surface of Mars

VIA The Guardian New measurements from the Gale crater contradict theories that the planet is too cold for liquid water to exist, but Mars still considered hostile to life The Curiosity rover is currently ascending Mount Sharp, in the centre of the Gale crater. Illustration: Stocktrek Images, Inc./Alamy Hannah Devlin, science correspondent @hannahdev Monday 13 […]

Why You Shouldn’t Be Apart of The 90% of Americans That Still Use Microwaves

Why You Shouldn’t Be Apart of The 90% of Americans That Still Use Microwaves

VIA “collective-evolution.com” by Mark DeNicola Collective Evolution They’re fast, convenient, and easy to use. Manufacturers even produce packaged foods specifically for their use. What I’m referring to are of course, microwave ovens, the household appliance that is still regularly used as a part of meal preparation and re-heating in approximately 90% of American homes. I say […]

Self-Healing “Artificial Leaf” Produces Energy From Dirty Water

Self-Healing “Artificial Leaf” Produces Energy From Dirty Water

VIA “thespiritscience.net” by Kirsten Renee Spirit Science In 2011, scientists reported that they created the “world’s first practical artificial leaf”.  This leaf mimics real leaves by producing energy from water and sunlight. This idea was presented as a potential for inexpensive electricity for people who are in developing countries and remote areas of the world. […]

A Symphony For Cats!

A Symphony For Cats!

VIA “theatlantic.com” by Nicholas St. Fleur Have you ever tried grooving with your cat to some song, only to have your feline friend shake you off? Perhaps your pet is apathetic about music. Typical. But new research shows that cats do enjoy music; just not the stuff humans tend to pick. A team of psychologists […]

NASA Releases Spectacular 5 Year Time Lapse of the Sun

NASA Releases Spectacular 5 Year Time Lapse of the Sun

VIA “iflscience.com” by Danielle Andrew As a nod to the fith anniversary of the Solar Dyamics Observatory’s launch, NASA has created and released a stunning five-year timelapse of the sun. The footage was captured by taking one frame every 8 hours from 2010 to 2015, with different colours representing different wavelengths.