Environment

One-third of species in the US are currently at risk or of conservation concern. Over 500 species are already extinct or missing.

January 28, 2020 11:15

Cheetahs are classified as vulnerable, meaning their numbers have been declining, especially during the course of the 20th century.

January 27, 2020 09:40

Honeybees do not hibernate during the winter. They are quite active, and it is precisely the activity and honey that keep them alive.

January 25, 2020 08:48

The lifespan of a honey bee depends mainly on the type of honey bee it is.

January 25, 2020 08:22

The Saemangeum Seawall is a man-made dyke in South Korea.

January 24, 2020 18:16

Bushfires have shaped the nature of Australia throughout the history of the world.

January 24, 2020 11:09

A space station is a type of spacecraft designed to remain in space.

January 23, 2020 21:06

There is growing concern about the current and future impact of climate change on the Himalayas since it has a fragile landscape that is highly susceptible to natural hazards.

January 23, 2020 12:17

Bird songs and calls are an inseparable part of the Irish natural environment and gardens.

January 23, 2020 09:12

Amber is so well known that it gave its name to a warm color between yellow and orange - “amber eyes”.

January 23, 2020 08:28

A concordant coastline is also called a Pacific type of coastline.

January 22, 2020 23:16

Fracking is also known as hydraulic fracturing, and it is a technique used to extract oil or gas from subterranean rock.

January 22, 2020 10:36

As apex predators, sharks maintain a healthy ocean ecosystem, and their loss dictates unpredictable and devastating consequences. 

January 21, 2020 11:14

The top 5 largest land animals on the planet are all herbivores.

January 20, 2020 23:32

What do giraffes, deer, and sheep all have in common? They all have four-chambered stomachs!

January 20, 2020 21:59

Hoarding is an animal behavior of gathering and storing food in a location hidden from similar or related species.

January 20, 2020 05:47

The term "natural selection" was popularized by naturalist Charles Darwin.

January 20, 2020 04:15

The regional manifestation of climate will be highly sensitive to tourists and tourist destinations alike, hence requiring adaptation from all tourism stakeholders.

January 19, 2020 23:30

A galactic year is the amount of time it takes the Sun to orbit the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.

January 16, 2020 00:41

The moon also exerts a gravitational pull like the Earth.

January 15, 2020 18:12