Environment

Great white sharks, spiders, and scorpions are some of the most dangerous animals in the US.

March 17, 2020 18:53

On April 26, 1986, the most horrific nuclear disaster in history happened in the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine. How far-reaching was the Chernobyl catastrophe, and how far did the radiation travel across Europe?

March 16, 2020 12:34

Climate change is the total of all the weather changes during a longer period of time. Global warming is only an increase in the temperature of our planet.

March 16, 2020 12:28

Starting in 2019, Europe has already experienced record climate change effects. Droughts, flooding, and extreme heat are some of the most prominent aspects of climate change, and these are expected to become frequent visitors for the countries of Europe in the upcoming weather-sensitive years.

March 16, 2020 12:04

Our planet is in the middle of a "water crisis." Water is our most precious natural resource; it is the basis of our life, our society, and our economics.

March 16, 2020 06:48

Length, width, and height are the three variables we can measure, and they can express and explain the world around us. But, what if there is more to it? Can we even perceive the 4th dimension?

March 16, 2020 06:46

Many consider anglerfish to be the ugliest animal on Earth. The anglerfish is a bony fish that got its name because of its specific method of predation.

March 15, 2020 15:14

The Amazon milk frog, surprisingly, does not produce milk to feed its offspring. Also, it does not drink milk either, so why is it called the milk frog then?

March 15, 2020 15:01

Organisms adapt and change to make their lives more comfortable, and that process of change that an organism goes through is called a behavioral adaptation.

March 14, 2020 13:07

Peace lilies and aloe plants are good houseplants for those who have difficulty keeping plants alive.

March 12, 2020 03:28

Everything in moderation. While some of these fruits are safe to consume, overconsumption can lead to some serious health risks. It's important to inform yourself on the food you're eating.

March 11, 2020 12:12

Currently, Iceland is considered the safest country in the world, and this is the 12th year in a row it has appeared at the top of the list.

March 9, 2020 10:14

Many positive things are tied to our sense of smell, and it is very important to smell nice these days. However, things that smell bad can be just as impactful.

March 9, 2020 09:24

Turkey has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate.

March 9, 2020 00:54

With over 390 billion trees, the Amazon rainforest is the lounge of our planet, the place of the highest biodiversity. We must be aware of the ways we are destroying it before we can start thinking about potential solutions.

March 8, 2020 11:01

The pacu may look scary but the good news is that, even if it is related to the piranha, it is actually quite innocent. 

March 6, 2020 07:26

Palm types of trees prefer tropical climate, warm, and sunny environments. Still, some species can live in more temperate conditions, where it is a bit colder.

March 4, 2020 13:36

The river is believed to have somewhere around 20 million pounds of toxic discharge. The river may never get thoroughly cleaned up, and here are some of the reasons why.

March 4, 2020 13:35

Rainbow Eucalyptus trees can be found in humid environments including in some US states.

March 3, 2020 00:00

Many species are on the brink of extinction and the preparation of Chinese traditional medicines plays a major role in triggering this crisis.

March 2, 2020 15:08