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Ants Rule!
If all ants suddenly disappeared from the planet, life as we know it would collapse. In their book Journey to the Ants, naturalist E.O. Wilson and his colleague Bert Hölldobler analyzed the enormous influence these creatures have on ecosystems. Ants promote plant life, serve as predators and scavengers, and, in turn, serve as food for birds, dragonflies, and spiders. But they also can destroy crops and be serious pests.
Alabama Wilson and the Zombies of the Crawling Brain
Alabama Wilson has rocked the scientific world with an amazing discovery.
Friend & Fellow: Ant Man
Meet biology great Edward O. Wilson
Dung Beetles
Navigating by the light of the silvery moon
Werewolf Whereabouts
You are alone in the woods at night. A snarl sounds from deep within the trees. Your pulse races as you look behind you. Two golden eyes meet yours, as the full Moon casts light on a hairy half-man half-animal shape lurching toward you. What do you do?
A Closer Look: Apollo 11
Hundreds watched on July 16 as the rocket carrying the three astronauts blasted off from the tip of Florida.
Candles in Space
MY BIRTHDAY WAS going to be extra special for two reasons. For one thing, like Commander Park said, “Nobody’s ever turned nine in space before, David.”
Cosmic Mudballs from Space!
ON A TUESDAY night in April 2019, a bright fireball streaked across the sky over Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica. A meteor! As it entered Earth’s atmosphere, the meteor broke into hundreds of small pieces that rained down on the small town.
Doodlebug & Dandelion
A Night at the Starlite Part 2
The Memorial Day Mission
“IS THAT THE last one, Poppy?” asked Boomer. His great-grandfather nodded. Every Memorial Day, they placed little flags by the headstones of a dozen pilots. Boomer and Poppy walked out the gates of the cemetery toward home.
PELÉ'S BEAUTIFUL GAME
Pelé holds Brazil’s 1970 World Cup trophy.
Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls is one of Brazil’s amazing natural wonders. The sixth-largest waterfall in the world, it consists of 275 separate waterfalls. Iguazu Falls was named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.
Powering the Road Ahead
ARE HYBRIDS OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES THE WHEELS OF THE FUTURE?
Moral Machines - TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT SELF-DRIVING CARS
Have you ever heard of the trolley problem? It is a set of imaginary scenarios used by ethicists— people who ask questions about right and wrong.
Outstretched Arms
CHRIST THE REDEMER
SANJEEV SHARMA-TECHNOLOGY PIONEER
High-speed railroad cars, rockets, and now drones—what will mechanical engineer Sanjeev Sharma do next? Sharma is currently head of vehicle engineering at Matternet, a drone company in Mountain View, California. Whatever lies ahead, he’ll probably be at the forefront of new technologies that serve others.
OLIVIA WANLESS
AUTODRIVE TEAM CAPTAIN
Art Connection
Abstract Art in the Style of Brazilian Artist Beatriz Milhazes
MORPHING ART
It’s more than meets the eye.
The Dancing Turtle
A folktale from Brazil
Amazon in Peril
If something isn’t done to save the Amazon, it could be damaged beyond repair.
Drone Home
UAVs MAY CHANGE THE WAY PACKAGES ARE DELIVERED.
Carnival
The Biggest Brazilian Celebration
DRIVERLESS ED
TEACHING CARS TO DRIVE THEMSELVES IS A LOT LIKE TEACHING PEOPLE.
A Tasty Melting Pot
Brazilian food is a flavorful blend of tastes and cultures that reflects the history of the country.
Welcome To Brazil
If you were asked to name the five largest countries in the world, would you be surprised to discover that Brazil is one of them? Only Russia, Canada, China, and the United States are bigger.
Toco Toucan
This isn’t as easy as it looks.
Do You Really Want a Flying Car?
It's the year 2020. So where are all the flying cars? The vast majority of people still get to work and school in boring, ground-bound cars. Not to mention buses, trains, and bikes.
A System In Sync
Smart cars need smart roads.
Riding the Underground Dragon
In some ways, New York City’s subway system is magical. You go underground, zip through dark tunnels, and come up again in a completely different place.