Environment

Biomass is a type of clean, renewable energy. Learn about its pros and cons here.

March 18, 2019 17:10

More volcanoes are found underwater than on land.

March 18, 2019 16:18

The Archaeopteryx is an example of a transitional fossil.

March 18, 2019 16:01

Phumdis occur in only one place in the world.

March 18, 2019 12:48

South Asia's only active volcano is found in India.

March 15, 2019 15:26

Although the Greenland shark has a long lifespan, human activities have put the species at risk.

March 14, 2019 15:55

The Ojos de Mar is an important tourist attraction in Argentina.

March 14, 2019 15:17

A cryoseism, also known as a frost quake or ice quake, occurs during freezing temperatures.

March 13, 2019 16:27

Siberia has three major rivers.

March 12, 2019 17:45

Stromatolites are sedimentary rocks formed by cyanobacteria.

March 12, 2019 17:10

Cuatro Ciénegas has flora and fauna that is heavily protected by the Mexican government.

March 12, 2019 16:04

George is an American lobster that had an estimated age of 140 years.

March 12, 2019 15:55

Chromium in toxic concentrations can be highly detrimental to human health.

March 11, 2019 12:47

Soil erosion involves the displacement of soil.

March 11, 2019 12:32

Lake Assal in Djibouti is Africa's lowest point.

March 7, 2019 15:49

Honey bees are vital to the pollination of numerous plants of economic significance. However, these bees are currently suffering from population decline due to human activities.

March 5, 2019 10:47

River dolphins are cetaceans that inhabit freshwater and brackishwater habitats.

February 26, 2019 12:12

The Semliki River is a primary outflow of Lake Edward.

February 22, 2019 14:58

The Niger River is a major river in West Africa.

February 22, 2019 14:24

Currently, there are 71 wetlands in England designated as Ramsar sites or "Wetlands of International Importance."

February 22, 2019 14:17