Environment

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

The ability to change physical properties never ceases to be fascinating and is one of the most amazing things we can witness in nature as they are all around us.

May 11, 2020 11:05

The biggest problem associated with natural resources is the problem of exploitation. It is the usage of these resources for economic growth, which often leads to the degradation of the environment.

May 11, 2020 10:37

The functions of seeds and why they are essential is a huge topic. Throughout human history, seeds have been used to make our lives easier and better in numerous ways.

May 11, 2020 10:22

What are some of the rarest lizards on Earth? Here is a look at ten you would be lucky to find in the wild.

May 10, 2020 03:47

If you think about the idea of progress, development, and even evolution, it has a lot to do with the way people approach the way they handle resources.

May 9, 2020 09:49

One could argue that ecology is one of the most essential branches of biology - it investigates the interaction and co-dependencies that happen in Earth's ecosystem.

May 9, 2020 09:37

Global warming has a positive effect on asexual reproduction. Higher temperatures work wonders when it comes to certain organisms, and in some cases, it leads to higher rates of reproduction.

May 8, 2020 09:20

Phototropism, thigmotropism, gravitropism, hydrotropism, and thermotropism are common tropic responses in plants.

May 8, 2020 06:52

Thankfully, volcanologists now have a variety of tools at their disposal that can help them foresee a volcanic eruption before it happens. Here is how they do it. 

May 7, 2020 02:27

There is no reason to panic when it comes to "murder hornets". It is more likely to die from a bee sting than from a murder hornet.

May 6, 2020 17:17

Atmospheric dust is actually quite important for the climate of our planet. For the most part, it consists of small pieces of clays, carbonates, and metal oxides.

May 4, 2020 07:33

The Earth has an atmosphere much different than those on the other planets in the solar system, and our atmosphere can be divided into specific layers.

May 4, 2020 07:05

Plants are, as are all the other living beings on this planet, sensitive to the changes that happen in the environment.

May 4, 2020 06:38

What if you fall into some quick sand one day? How will you escape?

May 3, 2020 16:12