This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems,

This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems, revealing a more accurate organization. His research, starting with the internet, uncovered "scale-free networks" where connections follow a power-load distribution, not random patterns.

Barabási's groundbreaking work shows that new connections form with already well-connected elements. These scale-free networks are found in diverse systems, from cellular interactions to social networks, offering crucial insights into the world's inherent complexity. Watch his interview, subscribe to The Well on YouTube, or read the transcript.

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean megafauna, including the giant Ice Age bear, *Arctodus simus*, and early humans, evidenced by mammoth remains found with artifacts. Join NHI and archaeologist Dick Ryan to explore Arizona's glacial past, its animals, and early human inhabitants.

Dick Ryan is an archaeologist with ten years of field experience in the American Southwest and a Master's from NAU. His primary interest lies in Paleoindian mammoth hunters, a topic on which he has published extensively. He also actively promotes Mata Ortiz Pottery.

The Girls in ICT #Europe Celebration is live, offering inspiring insights into why digital skills are crucial for young women and girls to shape the digital world. Tune in to learn about

The Girls in ICT #Europe Celebration is live, offering inspiring insights into why digital skills are crucial for young women and girls to shape the digital world. Tune in to learn about successful initiatives supporting their journey: bit.ly/3LorHjR

Annually, International Girls in ICT Day raises awareness about the gender digital divide, encouraging girls and young women to pursue STEM and ICT careers. The European Celebration, held on April 27th with the theme ‘Digital Skills for Life’, gathers women to discuss how tech skills can close this divide, benefiting society and the economy. It provides role models, highlights digital skills' value, and showcases programs for aspiring tech professionals.

National Geographic Explorer Carlton Ward Jr. and a coalition document the critical fight to save the Florida panther and the Everglades from ecological collapse. Their film, "Path of the

National Geographic Explorer Carlton Ward Jr. and a coalition document the critical fight to save the Florida panther and the Everglades from ecological collapse. Their film, "Path of the Panther," is the culmination of over five years of field research and unprecedented footage, capturing wild panthers as never before. This project inspired the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, a groundbreaking blueprint for global habitat conservation.

"Path of the Panther" premiered in over 40 Florida theaters on February 24, 2023. It will air on National Geographic and stream on Disney+ this spring.

Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/QnTCxdskJlw. Find more at the official site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite.

Discover the surprising snowy landscapes of Prescott, Arizona, in this episode of Notes from the Field. Learn about our bimodal precipitation patterns and the critical role of snowpack in

Discover the surprising snowy landscapes of Prescott, Arizona, in this episode of Notes from the Field. Learn about our bimodal precipitation patterns and the critical role of snowpack in providing water for plants and wildlife each spring.

The episode also explores how animals adapt to winter—whether by migrating, remaining active, or entering various forms of dormancy like hibernation. Plus, enjoy a glimpse of some curious ducks. For more, visit our channel and join our mailing list: naturalhistoryinstitute.org.

In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of

In 8th grade, Lauren U.C. Ejiaga's science fair project on ozone depletion and Louisiana's marsh grasses won a top prize at Broadcom MASTERS. This experience highlighted the importance of environmental awareness alongside research, inspiring her to educate peers.

Now 17, Lauren leads multiple native plant restoration projects as a cohort leader for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. She also founded the "Conservation and Restoration Conjunction," a series of workshops promoting STEM education and coastal protection among youth. She recruits national science fair winners to speak about STEM careers.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on a conservation adventure, beginning in Big Sur, California, to aid the California condor's recovery. At the Ventana Wildlife Society sanctuary, Corwin helps prepare

Join host Jeff Corwin on a conservation adventure, beginning in Big Sur, California, to aid the California condor's recovery. At the Ventana Wildlife Society sanctuary, Corwin helps prepare juvenile condors for release. Once critically endangered with only 22 individuals in 1982, the population has rebounded to approximately 500 worldwide, with 300 now free-flying. This remarkable success, involving captive breeding and tagging, demonstrates dedicated conservation.

Corwin learns about the challenges of protecting North America's largest flying bird, which has a slow reproductive rate. Later, he travels to Massachusetts to assist the Department of Fish and Wildlife in saving the unique saltmarsh sparrow, a species endemic to East Coast habitats.

Arizona is home to over 1,000 native bee species, ranging from tiny to thumb-sized. These intriguing creatures are crucial for pollinating wild landscapes, urban gardens, and agricultural fields.

Arizona is home to over 1,000 native bee species, ranging from tiny to thumb-sized. These intriguing creatures are crucial for pollinating wild landscapes, urban gardens, and agricultural fields. Dr. Carril's talk will delve into the complex, interdependent relationships between Arizona's native solitary bees and the flowering plants essential for their survival.

Dr. Olivia Carril is a native bee expert with over 25 years of experience. She earned degrees from Utah State University and Southern Illinois University, and co-authored three books, including *The Bees in Your Backyard*. Dr. Carril currently conducts large-scale bee surveys across the western U.S. and studies rare plants in New Mexico.

Join an inspiring talk with Hermina, founder and Executive Director of the Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center. She will discuss her work fostering coastal stewardship among

Join an inspiring talk with Hermina, founder and Executive Director of the Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center. She will discuss her work fostering coastal stewardship among Black women in Georgia.

Hermina also serves as Oceana’s Georgia Field Representative. Support her vital work at the Susie King Taylor Institute.

Join the Natural History Institute in welcoming Dr. Earyn McGee, a herpetologist and passionate science communicator. Her PhD research focused on how climate change and human water use impact

Join the Natural History Institute in welcoming Dr. Earyn McGee, a herpetologist and passionate science communicator. Her PhD research focused on how climate change and human water use impact lizard diets in the Southwest, particularly as streams dry due to drought.

Dr. McGee is also dedicated to addressing barriers for Black women in natural resources careers. She co-founded a program with Delta Sigma Theta to introduce middle school girls to these fields. A Forbes 30 Under 30 lister and AAAS IF/THEN STEM Ambassador, she engages audiences via social media, including her popular #FindThatLizard game and her accounts at @Afro_Herper on Twitter and Instagram.