"Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far from perfect. Over the years, we have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. Let's meet the innovations t
"Frogs are amazing animals that face danger from climate change and habitat loss. Now a deadly fungus threatens them, too. Scientists are working hard to save them. Can these amphibians bounce back be
"Nature is not always kind. Earthquakes and storms wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories can be lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve cultu
"Most people have not heard of the clouded leopard. This relative of lions, tigers, and panthers is very shy. This makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out what makes cl
"Landsat satellites are the superheroes of space. They orbit Earth to get images. These images often stop catastrophes. They also solve great mysteries. From poisoned water to raging fires, Landsat se
"The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! It is so large, we cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover h
"What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needs his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and prot
"Did you know astronauts train in water before going to space? They are not the only people who do. Athletes and doctors use pools, too. Athletes train in water when they are hurt. Doctors use water t
"Imagine having a job where you get paid to draw plants! That's what botanical illustrators do. Learn about this job, the tools that are used, and how it helps science. Get inside the mind of an illus
"Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly! Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground be
"Streams are an important part of our world. They are the source of drinking water for countless plants and animals. But many streams are eroding. This hurts the wildlife that depends on them. In Mary
"How did sailors long ago know how to get from here to there? They needed smarts, bravery, and tools of navigation! Many of the tools used then are stilled used in some form today. Of course, modern t
"Have you ever wondered how something flies? Wilbur and Orville Wright had the same question more than 100 years ago. They owned a bicycle shop, but they wanted to create a flying machine. Today, the
"Overfishing and changes in crabs' habitats have reduced the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. This is a disaster. Many people depend on blue crabs for their jobs. Learn how scientists have
