Illuminating and elevating the naturalistic worldview The ethics and actions of a bright are based on a naturalistic worldview.
"The Brights" is an international internet constituency of INDIVIDUALS who have a naturalistic worldview and support the vision of the Brights movement (civic parity with citizens who draw on supernatural explanations).
Operating as usual
12/02/2022
New evidence questions the assumptions about pain in autism People with autism have normal pain thresholds but increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, concludes a study in PAIN.
12/01/2022
Tiger sharks equipped with cameras (one pictured here) helped researchers map the world’s largest seagrass ecosystem.
Tiger sharks helped discover the world’s largest seagrass prairie Instrument-equipped sharks went where divers couldn’t to survey the Bahama Banks seagrass ecosystem.
12/01/2022
The world’s largest active volcano is awake again after almost 40 years...
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is erupting. Here's what you need to know A geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey answers questions about the recent eruption of the world's largest active volcano.
12/01/2022
"When lamenting the decline in biodiversity, most people think first about the tragedy of species driven to extinction. There are more subtle changes under way, too."
Biodiversity loss and climate extremes — study the feedbacks Enough of silos: develop a joint scientific agenda to understand the intertwined global crises of the Earth system.
12/01/2022
Thank you for reading. Poet Christina M. Ward is the author of three poetry collections: Organic, Fireflies, and Verse by Candlelight.
Lest We See, a Poem for Biodiversity Lost Scribe Writing Prompt: A Poem for Wildlife Populations
11/30/2022
525-Million-Year-Old Fossil Solves Debate Over Brain Evolution The finding that the head and brain of Cardiodictyon catenulum, a wormlike animal, show no segmentation may solve a long and heated debate about the origin and composition of the head in arthropods.
11/30/2022
May I introduce you to the Sea Pig (scientific name is Scotoplanes). Sea pigs are found in all the world's oceans. In some areas, they comprise more than 95% of the total weight of animals on the deep-sea floor. Despite their abundance, most people will never see a sea pig, as they live in the coldest and deepest parts of the ocean. They are in fact a type of sea cucumber. And luckily, deep-sea predators don't try to eat or make bacon of sea pigs because their skin is laced with poison!
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11/28/2022
"Once young people understand the problems and are empowered to take action, they are changing the world. They are raising awareness among their peers. They are changing attitudes among their parents and grandparents. Young people, acquiring the right values, seeing that what they are doing is making a difference, and then daring to think globally. That is the hope for the future", she said.
Jane Goodall addresses Citizens' Assembly The Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss is preparing to vote on over 160 recommendations to address biodiversity loss in affecting all areas including agriculture, freshwater, peatlands and cities.
11/22/2022
Once in a lifetime shot.
Photo By: Roy Rimmer
Do you know which letter in the English alphabet doesn’t exist in the periodic table?
If you have studied science in school it is highly likely you will have come across the periodic table. It contains a large number of letters (or multiple letters) associated with elements, but one letter in the alphabet doesn’t feature: the letter ‘J’.
11/20/2022
Did you know: Animals use the magnetic field to know where they are: According to the U.S Geological Survey, “evidence suggests that some animals (including sea turtles) have the ability to sense the Earth’s magnetic field and to use this sense for navigation.”
11/20/2022
The Picasso bug is considered by many to be the most beautiful insect on the planet due to the picturesque colors that cover its shell.
The Picasso Bug, a living work of art that embellishes nature The Picasso bug is considered by many to be the most beautiful insect on the planet due to the picturesque colors that cover its shell.
11/03/2022
"Our research projects have discovered new aspects of ribbon seal biology, behavior, and ecology, which help us better understand the challenges that all ribbon seals face."
Ribbon Seal Ribbon seals inhabit the North Pacific Ocean and adjacent southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. In U.S. waters, they are found off the coast of Alaska.
10/25/2022
Oh, baby! These names for baby animals are just too cute Sometimes the terms used for baby animals are about as cute as the animals themselves.
10/25/2022
10/25/2022
The "Very First Recorded images of a Northern Hawk Owl in Yellowstone National Park"...
When I filmed this owl this week on Tuesday October 18, 2022, and then later uploaded the footage on my page the next day, I had no idea "how rare" this footage was. It's not that this particular owl is so unusual, as they are often seen throughout Canada and Russia, as well as occasionally in Glacier NP, but that it (along with its mate) are both so far inside the interior of Yellowstone NP.
It's that potential - they may stick around, nest together, and hatch chicks next Spring, which is causing such excitement amongst birders and biologists. Nikon D7200, Sigma 600mm, on a tripod.
08/17/2022
A team has found that sound combined with electrical stimulation of the body activates the brain’s somatosensory cortex.
Sound Plus Electrical Stimulation Trialed To Treat Chronic Pain Research has shown that sound combined with electrical stimulation of the body activates the brain’s somatosensory cortex, increasing the potential for using the technique to treat chronic pain and other sensory disorders.
07/28/2022
The plantable newspaper initiative reached 4.6 million people, and generated over $700,000 for the publisher, as well as over 80 million yen worth of press that went far beyond newspapers alone, causing a sensation, and much inspiration, on the internet.
The newspaper that gives back to the Earth - literally | One Earth Japanese newspaper grow into herbs and flowers when planted.
07/24/2022
“Genetic studies such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide a way to identify genes associated with complex human traits, such as ni****ne addiction or drinking heavily.”
Unpicking the Complex Genetics Behind Alcohol, Cigarette and Substance Addiction Researchers from the University of North Carolina are working to understand the genetic differences that underpin a person's proclivity to substance abuse and have identified genes linked to cigarette smoking and alcohol.
07/23/2022
A Monarch butterfly, now classified as endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of threatened species, flies in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, Canada https://reut.rs/3PqSk7F
📷 Carlos Osorio
07/23/2022
This is the case of the Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale). The odd creature has green skin with black spots, and visible tubercules and spines. All these characteristics help it reduce the risks of being detected by the predator and get more chances of hunting the prey. It’s easy for them to pe*****te in muddy and mossy environment.
Meet Vietnamese Mossy Frogs, The Masters Of Camouflage There are many animals in nature that turn out to be masters of disguise. This refers to their ability to blend into their environment (survival tactic) or their born features. While the former needs time to practice and improve, the latter is the born advantage of these species. They know...
07/21/2022
Actually, all of Hawaii’s volcanoes are “shield volcanoes,” named after their resemblance to the shape of a warrior’s shield.
The Underwater Geology of the Hawaii Islands is Just Amazing The Hawaiian archipelago is amazing geologically. And it's all in the making!
07/17/2022
To understand how nociception and pain are related in insects, the authors explored insects’ capacity to control nociception, which they consider indicative, if not proof.
Insects Probably Feel Pain, New Study Says, And This Has Serious Implications For How We Treat Them According to new research, insects experience pain in a manner similar to vertebrates.
07/16/2022
Van Gogh's starry night with the first image taken from the James Webb Telescope 🌌🔭
The common tailorbird creates a cradle for her nest by sewing together leaves using plant fibers or spider silk.
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07/14/2022
British primatologist Jane Goodall has got a Barbie in her likeness, fulfilling a longtime wish of having her own doll to inspire young girls.
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Foothill High School (Sacramento, CA) 20 Year Class Reunion This page is for the 20 YEAR REUNION for the CLASS OF 1990
California Alliance of Child and Family Services The California Alliance is a statewide association of more than 145 accredited private nonprofit agencies committed to providing the most effective, highest quality services for children, youth and families.
California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation The Foundation is one of the largest hospitality scholarship granting organizations in the country. Beginning in 1948, the Hotel and Restaurant Foundation has been granting scholarships to hospitality students in California for over fifty years.
Susan Crocenzi, Mosaic & Mixed-media Art Mosaic art offers us the sweet possibility that our own crazy, disjointed life-bits can yield peace,
The Treehouse Inc. www.treehouseincorporated.org A non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportun
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) Why is it important to teach about agriculture? We eat it, live it, breathe it and are a part of it.
Water Education Foundation The Water Education Foundation is your unbiased resource for information about water resources in Ca
OT Academy With our unique funding model every member can receive lifestyle support, education, and employment
Poppy Patch Poppy Patch is a provider of high-quality care and early education in Sacramento, CA. We are committ