Environment

We know that some plants, like a cactus, can withstand extreme heat and thrive in a hot desert. Can plants live where it is extremely cold, however?

May 25, 2020 12:12

According to the North American Butterfly Association, there are about 725 species of butterflies living in the US and Canada.  

May 25, 2020 00:02

The ozone layer protects our planet from harmful UV radiation and the phenomenon of depletion of ozone in this layer is called ozone hole.

May 24, 2020 23:17

Geothermal energy is highly reliable, sustainable, and environment friendly. Below is a list of the top US states by geothermal energy capacity.

May 24, 2020 08:00

Here is a look at five occurrences of unexplained mass bird deaths, and what they may have indicated.

May 24, 2020 00:43

While crossbreeds often seem like something that came straight out of a fantasy movie or a fairy tale book, they are quite real. Humans have been intervening with nature for quite some time, and some of the results are quite fascinating.

May 23, 2020 07:53

Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth’s crust and its topmost mantle. When viewed together, they form the lithosphere.

May 23, 2020 07:00

Waterfalls are picturesque wonders of nature that show how beautiful it can be in a spectacular fashion. You have probably seen a few, and it is needless to say that the view was probably breathtaking.

May 22, 2020 11:03

Do we need animals to survive on this planet? The simple answer is - absolutely yes. No matter how big or small animals are, they all serve a role within their ecosystems and construct the notion of life as we know it.

May 22, 2020 07:14

Practically everything you do today, even if you just stay at home and watch TV the whole day, will affect our environment. However, there are far more obstructive activities that reshape and reform the land we stand on. 

May 22, 2020 07:14

Climate change is one of the biggest environmental issues currently plaguing the United States.

May 20, 2020 03:56

Invasive species have an adverse effect on native flora and fauna. Here are ten of the most harmful invasive species now on the planet.

May 19, 2020 10:06

What does a system that can host life need to offer to the world of the living? Let us investigate what the fundamentals that fulfill the basic need of every lifeform on Earth are.

May 19, 2020 08:44

Although the definition of what life is can lead us in many different directions, even if we focus just on the biological explanations of living, one thing that is considered as a foundation of life as we know it is oxygen.

May 19, 2020 08:17

Here is a look at five animals you may be surprised to learn are actually cold-blooded, and cannot regulate their own body temperature all the time.

May 15, 2020 05:36

Here are five myths we are busting about the rattlesnake, to set you on a course to truth. 

May 13, 2020 15:19

Some of the animals with long lifespans have lived for hundreds of years! Read on to discover more about 10 animals with incredibly long lifespans.

May 13, 2020 08:14

What exactly did people bring to New Zealand that was not there before?  Here is a look at eight animals introduced to the country by European settlers, and the problems that resulted.

May 12, 2020 03:15

Here are ten creatures that were brought back from being endangered through the efforts of conservationists and governments working to protect their habitats and wellbeing. 

May 11, 2020 14:05

Here is a look at where new species discoveries are being made on Earth. 

May 11, 2020 13:23