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The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about…
A Burning Question – Vol. 1 No. 19
The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s...
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
A Burning Question: Is An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?
Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s message? The scientists in this study were interested in learning...
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In…
A Flame Changer – Vol. 1 No. 25
The second monograph in Natural Inquirer’s Pollinators series, this monograph explores the connection between fire and native insect pollinators. In the welcome essay, students will learn about the variety of...
The scientists who worked on this study wanted to focus on the effect of people’s environments on their mental health.…
A Green Bill of Health – Can Vacant Lot Treatments Impact Mental Health?
The scientists who worked on this study wanted to focus on the effect of people’s environments on their mental health. The scientists identified vacant lots throughout Philadelphia. They wanted to...
This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will…
A Green Bill of Health – Vol. 1 No. 26
This is the first monograph in Natural Inquirer‘s Nature Health Benefits series. In “A Green Bill of Health,” students will learn about how different vacant lot treatments in Philadelphia impacted...
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle,…
Hidden in Plain Sight – Using Moss to Detect Air Pollution and Engage Civic Scientists
In this study, researchers worked with middle and high school students to collect moss samples around industrial neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington. They used the moss samples to both pinpoint pollution...
The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about…
Knock on Wood – Vol. 1 No. 21
The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about the gopher tortoise!
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…
Knock on Wood: Understanding the Relationship Between the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, Longleaf Pine, Fire, and Carbon
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how...
When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species…
Spotlight – Native Bees
When you think of bees, you may first picture the European honey bee. However, at least 4,000 other bee species live in the United States. Unlike social honey bees, many...