What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … that breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. … how a secret forest grew without anyone noticing. … that railway stations are the architecture of democracy, and airports are just out-of-town sheds. … how Silicon Valley is reimagining … Continue reading 12 Things We Learned This Week!
SCIENCE A rare genome has been identified in an ancient body pulled from a sarcophagus on a site near ancient Carthage, in a discovery which could throw new light on the history of human movement. (Independent) Who were the Phoenicians? Read our outstanding article to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Researchers recently … Continue reading DNA of Ancient Phoenician Could Make Us Reconsider History of Human Migration
SCIENCE Rings of stalagmites found in a cave in France suggest that our ancient relatives were surprisingly skilled builders. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to better understand exploration of mysterious caves. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. This 3D model of the Bruniquel cave clearly shows the different types of structures present there: annular, or ring-shaped, … Continue reading Did Neanderthals Build Stone Circles?
ENVIRONMENT The number of cephalopods has shot up, even as humanity’s influence on the ocean has caused many marine populations to plummet. I, for one, welcome Cthulhu our cephalopod overlords. (Washington Post) Watch our fun video to understand why this Nat Geo photographer calls cephalopods the “James Dean of the sea” and “the scariest animals I’ve ever encountered.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list … Continue reading Release the Kraken!
ENVIRONMENT Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes. (Nat Geo News) What is volcanic ash? Why is it such a hazard? Check out our great encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including … Continue reading Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High
