Life Changing Adaptations
Some adaptations have had a dramatic effect on the biodiversity we see today as well as the planet we live on!
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Sam Nunes
Jan 133 min read
The Ice Effect
How does ice form and how has nature evolved to withstand its effects?
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Sam Nunes
Dec 16, 20237 min read
The Five Biggest Endings on Earth
What caused the five mass extinctions and which organisms had the chance to rule the world? And what do they have to teach us about today?
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Sam Nunes
Nov 18, 20234 min read
Perfect Food Pairs
There are certain food and nutrient pairings that science has found improves the absorptions of the specific nutrients!
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Sam Nunes
Oct 7, 20233 min read
The Story of Land Plants
Throughout history there were four major periods in land plant development that fostered adaptations allowing plants to cover the globe
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Sam Nunes
Sep 9, 20233 min read
Unexpected Connections
Sometimes nature is predictable, but sometimes it catches us by surprise. So what are some unexpected connections in nature?
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Sam Nunes
Aug 26, 20235 min read
Everywhere the Light Touches
Although it never touches the earth, the sun is a vital part of our existence. So where are all the places the light touches?
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Sam Nunes
Jul 29, 20233 min read
Giants of Nature
Earth is full of giants. They're in our oceans, in our forests, and even lurking underground. So who are the largest organisms on earth?
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Sam Nunes
Jul 1, 20234 min read
The Causes of Color in Summer
There are many different ways that color is created in nature and there is lots of overlap as well. So what are the causes of color?
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Sam Nunes
Jun 17, 20233 min read
Keystone Species
Who are some of these species and how do they hold their ecosystems together? Let’s get into it!
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Sam Nunes
May 6, 20233 min read
The Nutritional Value of Lawns
Have you ever thought about eating your lawn? Many lawn weeds are filled with vitamins and minerals that we need in our diets.
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Sam Nunes
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Significance of Sound
Sound can convey messages between individuals, it can energize or relax us, and it can also be used to navigate our surroundings
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Sam Nunes
Mar 25, 20233 min read
Indicator Plants
Knowing the conditions that satisfy the niche of a species can reveal clues about the environment you find the organism in.
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Sam Nunes
Mar 11, 20234 min read
Water Guides
Water reveals a lot of information about our environment in many different ways. So what are these water guides? Let's get into it!
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Sam Nunes
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Unexpected Effects of Climate Change
Climate change affects nature in many obvious ways, but it also is causing some changes you might not have thought of or experienced yet.
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Sam Nunes
Dec 17, 20222 min read
Tree Traditions
How did early interpretations of evergreen tree’s adaptations and medicinal effects on our bodies and minds, influence modern day tradition?
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Sam Nunes
Oct 22, 20223 min read
Natural Guides
Nature is full of guides that can help orient ourselves and lead us along our hikes and walks. So what are these guides and how to find them
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Sam Nunes
Oct 8, 20222 min read
The Nutritional Value of Color
We are learning more and more about the nutritional benefits of the parts of plants that actually have the color within them.
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Sam Nunes
Sep 24, 20222 min read
The Causes of Color in Autumn
When autumn comes, the colors change to individual shades of red, orange, brown, and yellow. So why do these colors change?
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Sam Nunes
Sep 10, 20222 min read
Biomimicry - Nature Solving Human Problems
Humans have been building and innovating for millennia. But how have we use forms in nature to improve our designs?
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