Environment

The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation has recorded 82 peaks in the Alps with elevations of at least 4000 meters.

August 1, 2017 18:14

According to the Alpine Convention of 1991, eight countries are included as Alpine states.

August 1, 2017 18:14

​The very name for this mineral comes from the Greek word for its its unusually heavy weight.​

July 28, 2017 14:38

Whether it is used for electrical wire, currency, or nutrition, copper is an essential element in daily human life today.

July 28, 2017 14:38

Diamonds are incredibly durable and impossible to scratch through conventional means, but what are its practical uses in society?

July 28, 2017 14:38

These geometric gemstones are often red in color and interestingly shaped, making them commonly used in jewelry and furniture.

July 28, 2017 14:38

This element has a wide range of applicable uses as a result of its low reactivity and high malleability which go well beyond the pure accumulation of wealth.

July 28, 2017 14:36

Granite stone is often used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments, countertops, tile floors, stair treads and many other design elements.

July 28, 2017 14:36

Iron Ore is the raw material from which commercial grade iron is sourced.

July 28, 2017 14:35

This porous volcanic rock can actually float on water.

July 28, 2017 14:34

From alkalinizing agents to mortar materials to sculptures, Limestone is as diverse as the parts of the world where it is found.

July 28, 2017 14:33

Marble is a common building material for fine architecture and sculptures, and is also used in road construction and as a white colorant.

July 28, 2017 14:32

Jadeite and Nephrite are among the most recognized stones by both rock enthusiasts and common people alike.

July 28, 2017 14:32

Despite their frighteningly large sizes and dangerously aggressive behavior, Hippos are actually mostly herbivorous.

July 27, 2017 18:02

There are 11 surviving species of the genus Python which includes non-venomous reptiles, some powerful enough to kill humans.

July 27, 2017 11:07

The Andes Mountains of South America is the home of a large number of birds including several endemic species.

July 26, 2017 13:12

Germany is home to 16 unique national parks.

July 24, 2017 15:07

The atlas moth is large, unique, and mostly found in southeast Asia.

July 19, 2017 16:21

A few mountains around the world cannot be climbed due to restrictions and bans placed on climbing these mountains for several reasons.

July 19, 2017 14:42

Anacondas are powerful reptiles living in the wilds of South America. These snakes are non-venomous constrictors by nature.

July 17, 2017 01:22