Laura Moss
MotherNatureNetwork
Atlanta, GA, United States
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What's it like when you can't visualize things?
People with aphantasia can't imagine or picture things in their mind's eye, and they experience the world in an entirely different way. → Read More
Giant, hot-pink slugs survive Australian fires
The bizarre 8-inch creatures exist only in the alpine forest of Mount Kaputar in New South Wales, and they miraculously survived the wildfires. → Read More
What your cat's tail can tell you
Paying attention to a cat's tail language can give you insight into its mood and clue you in to what kind of behavior to expect. → Read More
You can change your personality in 10 weeks
Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed. → Read More
The ongoing rehabilitation of Michael Vick
The football player who served time for dogfighting has spent years advocating for animals, but not everyone thinks he's changed. → Read More
What is ASMR (and why does it feel so good?)
Experiencing a pleasant tingle when someone crinkles paper isn't as weird as you think. It's called ASMR or 'brain orgasm.' Here's why it happens. → Read More
Take a walk through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail
Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve is home to a unique art walk dotted with visitor-made pieces constructed entirely from found objects. → Read More
Pop music loses its appeal when we turn 33
The research sheds new light on how our musical tastes change as we age and why. → Read More
8 things you didn't know about prairie dogs
These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us. → Read More
Yes, your cat really is ignoring you
Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond. → Read More
When hikers need help, who pays for rescue?
If you run into trouble, your rescue could come with a hefty price tag. → Read More
'Grumpy Cat' wasn't so cranky after all
The cat famous for her funny feline frown has passed, but her owners always insisted she was a very happy cat. → Read More
The secret to staying safe while hiking is preparation
Whether you're planning to camp overnight or hike for only a few hours, make sure you're prepared before you hit the trail. → Read More
Australia declares 'war on cats'
Country plans to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020. → Read More
Should you let your cat outside?
Keeping cats inside is safer for them and local wildlife, but does an indoor life prevent a cat from being a cat? → Read More
Your cat thinks you're a much larger cat with good taste in food
Researchers decode what felines really think of us. → Read More
Pets can help seniors stay happy and healthy
Spending time with animals can combat loneliness and encourage exercise, but they aren't right for every senior. → Read More
14 of history's greatest polar explorers
Some explorers set out for the poles in the name of science, others for the thrill of adventure or a taste of fame, but they all hold a place in history. → Read More
Does your dog need winter clothes?
Your dog's ability to tolerate cold temperatures depends on several factors. → Read More
When chimpanzees leave research labs, they often find a home at Chimp Haven
Hundreds of chimps once involved in medical testing now live at a 200-acre sanctuary. → Read More