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They don't use glue, or suction, or even nature's version of Velcro. So just how do geckos scamper up walls and across ceilings so effortlessly? Researchers have pondered this question for decades but were unable to identify the adhesive mechanism. Until Full Review »
In the movie Spider-Man, Peter Parker looks down at the palms of his hands to find that they have sprouted thick, black hairs, giving him a firm grip on walls and ceilings. A growing body of evidence indicates that gecko lizards, too, cling to surfaces wi Full Review »
As the monitors spread across the Earth experiencing different habitats and climates they diversified. Over many millions of years this process has resulted in the emergence of at least seventy or eighty (probably many thousands of) species. Some of them Full Review »
THis site contains numerous articles about scientific and geographic issues all over our planet--from icebergs to drought. Although a bit dated (2000), the research, information, and links will be great resources for social science students at all levels Full Review »
This is the home site of the National Geographic Daily News. This particular page contains numerous articles about all aspects of the environment, ecology, geography, etc.--from global warming to penguins. This is an excellent tool for science and socia Full Review »
This is the site of the National Geographic News with Archaeology and Paleontology articles highlighted. There is a wide variety of recent fascinating issues with excellent graphics. This is a terrific resource for social science teachers and students o Full Review »
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