In the first few months of life, as a baby elephant learns to handle its trunk, the wriggling appendage has a mind of its own—kind of like a human infant’s flailing limbs.
Scientists once thought that after childhood, much of the brain became set in stone. Findings in the past few decades have proved that it remains more moldable than previously thought, even as we age.
Scientists once thought that after childhood, much of the brain became set in stone. Findings in the past few decades have proved that it remains more moldable than previously thought, even as we age.
A seven-foot evergreen will bear 350,000 needles, more or less. The Christmas tree industry is funding research to make sure that precious few end up on the floor, by cultivating a tree with perfect needle retention.
The Homeless World Cup offers a brief respite for the few athletes chosen to compete. In addition to practicing and scrimmaging, teams attend group therapy sessions where they swap tragic tales and survival strategies.
In the first few months of life, as a baby elephant learns to handle its trunk, the wriggling appendage has a mind of its own—kind of like a human infant’s flailing limbs.
In the first few months of life, as a baby elephant learns to handle its trunk, the wriggling appendage has a mind of its own—kind of like a human infant’s flailing limbs.
In 2011 almost 9.5 million people were affected by severe drought. So few people dreamt that beneath the sun-scorched, cracked earth was enough water to supply the entire country of 41.6 million people for 70 years.
Everyone recognizes the bunny icon that represents Hugh Hefner's Playboy empire. Few know that an endangered marshland rabbit was named after the indefatigable ladies man.
Everyone recognizes the bunny icon that represents Hugh Hefner's Playboy empire. Few know that an endangered marshland rabbit was named after the indefatigable ladies man.