The Amazon River, a colossal force of nature, reigns supreme as the world's largest and most voluminous river. This awe-inspiring waterway, stretching over an astonishing 7,000 kilometers, dwarfs its closest rival, the Nile. Born in the towering Peruvian Andes, the Amazon embarks on a majestic journey eastward, traversing the heart of South America, before finally surrendering … [Read more...] about The Amazon River: A Natural Wonder Surpassing the Nile and Powering the Planet’s Biodiversity
CLIMATE CHANGE
‘Mystery volcano’ that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified
In 1831, an unknown volcanic eruption triggered one of the most significant cooling events of the 19th century. This eruption released massive amounts of sulfur dioxide, altering global temperatures and ushering in widespread environmental and societal changes. Nearly two centuries later, scientists have unveiled the identity of this "mystery volcano"—Zavaritskii on Simushir … [Read more...] about ‘Mystery volcano’ that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified
A New Human Generation Officially Starts In 2025
2025 heralds the dawn of a fresh generational cohort—Generation Beta. Spanning births from 2025 to 2039, Generation Beta promises a transformative leap in cultural and technological integration, reshaping societal norms and our relationship with technology. What Defines Generation Beta? Coined by futurist Mark McCrindle, who introduced the term "Generation Alpha" for … [Read more...] about A New Human Generation Officially Starts In 2025
Serbia Uses Liquid Trees to Fight Air Pollution
Serbia is taking bold strides in the fight against air pollution with the introduction of the groundbreaking 'Liquid Tree,' a first-of-its-kind urban photo-bioreactor designed to transform polluted cityscapes. Serbia's Air Pollution Crisis: Why Innovation is Essential Belgrade, Serbia's bustling capital, faces a dire pollution problem, exacerbated by emissions from coal … [Read more...] about Serbia Uses Liquid Trees to Fight Air Pollution
The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
The Common Murre, a seabird critical to Alaska’s marine ecosystems, is at the center of a devastating environmental crisis. Recent research highlights that a marine heatwave, dubbed “the Blob,” has triggered the largest recorded single-species mortality event in modern history, claiming nearly half of Alaska’s Common Murre population. The Scope of the Disaster Between … [Read more...] about The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say