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A familiar sight: the Golden Gate Bridge surrounded by fog.

The Foggiest Places on Earth

Fog refers to small water droplets that hang in the air. Some places around the world are more prone to fog than others.

February 27, 2018 16:13

Goat Fell is the highest point of the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

What is a Fell?

A fell refers to a vast, wide landscape without many trees or much vegetation.

February 27, 2018 14:46

What Is a Storm Beach?

A storm beach is a type of beach affected by fierce waves.

February 27, 2018 11:21

The Wasserkuppe is the highest peak in the Rhön Mountains.

Where Are the Rhön Mountains Located?

The Rhön Mountains are located in central Germany.

February 27, 2018 10:25

Gigantophis was a type of snake from the constrictor genus.

Was Gigantophis the Largest Snake That Ever Lived?

Gigantophis is an extinct snake estimated to have attained lengths between 30.5 and 35.1 ft.

February 27, 2018 09:47

This period got its name from Dryas Octopetala, a wildflower whose leaves thrive in the cold and became common during the YD period.

What was the Younger Dryas?

The Younger Dryas took place tens of thousands of years ago.

February 26, 2018 17:23

In many cities, the presence of compost bins alongside recycling and garbage cans are a rare site. However, their presence may increase as the idea of composting gains popularity. Photo credit: shutterstock.com.

Composting is Great - Why Aren't We All Doing It?

Around a quarter of US households currently compost their food waste. What does the path to a countrywide embrace look like?

February 26, 2018 11:23

A beach on the Bay of Bengal in Chennai, India.

Seas, Gulfs, Bays, And Straits Of The Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean has numerous bays, gulfs, straits, and other water bodies.

February 23, 2018 17:42

The skeleton of an African elephant. Today, only around 400,000 African elephants exist in the wild - more than half of what their population was in the early 1900s.

Welcome to the Era of Biological Annihilation, Experts Say

A new study published by the National Academy of Sciences has revealed some alarming realities about the future of species vitality.

February 23, 2018 14:16

Plastic fibers have been found in drinking water from all across the world, worrying scientists of its potential effects on humans.

Plastic Fibers Can Be Found in Tap Water All Over the World

Samples Taken From Europe, Asia, and America reveal an unsettlingly high percentage of plastic fibers.

February 23, 2018 14:16

Scientists are warning that the Earth's current mass extinction event will result in loss of plant life.

The Extinction of Wildlife Threatens Global Food Supplies

According to scientists, the Earth is currently going through a "mass extinction event” which threatens the livelihood of plant and animal life alike.

February 23, 2018 14:16

The Persian Gulf: a Mediterranean Sea? By definitions of oceanography, it is.

What Does The Term Mediterranean Sea Mean In Oceanography?

Mediterranean Sea in Oceanography means a mostly enclosed sea with some special characteristics.

February 23, 2018 14:00

The Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains in Tibet.

Where Are the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains Located?

The Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains are located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

February 23, 2018 11:26

A simulated image of the extinct dire wolf.

Dire Wolf Facts: Extinct Animals of the World

The dire wolf was a prehistoric animal that lived primarily in North America.

February 22, 2018 21:11

The Leadbeater's Possum is a critically endangered marsupial that is endemic to Australia.

The Seventeen Species Of Marsupials On The Brink Of Extinction

Seventeen species of marsupials are listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.

February 22, 2018 15:04

The Marginal Seas Of The Southern Ocean

The Ross Sea, Weddell Sea, etc., are some of the marginal seas of the Southern Ocean.

February 21, 2018 16:21

The Pucara de Tilcara, an ancient archaeological site of the Omaguaca people in Argentina.

Indigenous Peoples Of Argentina

Argentina is home to more than 600,000 indigenous people, almost one-fifth of whom are Mapuche.

February 21, 2018 16:07

Howe Sound, in British Columbia, Canada, is characterized by the high mountains around its border.

What Is A Sound In Geography?

A sound in geography refers to an ocean or sea inlet with distinct characteristics that differentiate it from a bay, bight, fjord, or sea channel.

February 20, 2018 17:44

The gharial are classified as a critically endangered species.

Gharial Facts - Animals of Asia

Also known as the gavial, the gharial is a crocodilian native to India.

February 20, 2018 16:21

What Is A Fluvial Terrace?

Fluvial terraces flank the floodplains and fluvial valleys of the world.

February 20, 2018 16:18