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“Frozen” No More: The Microbes Emerging from Melting Glaciers
“Glaciers” our world’s largest freshwater reservoir is composed of snow, ice and rock that are accumulated over thousands of years. They are formed over the years making them rich source of ions and minerals but it also holds a large stock of microbes like bacteria and viruses. These natural microbial repositories are in their inactive…
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Why Do Crocodiles Attack More Than Alligators? The Shocking Truth
Imagine you’re standing on a muddy riverbank and suddenly a giant reptilian predator leaps out of the water. In that terrifying moment, would you prefer to face a crocodile or an alligator? While both creatures are powerful and deadly, statistics show that crocodiles are far more likely to attack humans and with devastating consequences. Thinking…
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CO₂-Absorbing Trees for Rapid Reforestation and Carbon Capture
As climate change accelerated we are left with only option to mitigate its effect by planting more CO₂-absorbing trees that grows rapidly thus straight away absorbs carbon dioxide lowering its concentration in the atmosphere. Planting trees is a solution but the challenge is the selection of appropriate species which can dwell in current extreme conditions,…
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Deep Ocean Creatures : Exploring Life Where Light Fades
The deep ocean is a mysterious and largely undiscovered world, covering more than 80% of our planet’s oceans. This dark world is occupied by multiple fascinating deep ocean creatures. This world and its residents remains unexplored due to its depth, harsh conditions and lack of sunlight. Photosynthesis occurs only up to 100–200 meters deep, where…
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Houseplants That Turn Your Home into a Stress-Free Sanctuary
In today’s fast-paced world, we’re all searching for simple ways to unwind and escape daily stress. While a peaceful walk through lush green trails would be the perfect remedy, it’s not always possible in our busy routines. So why not bring that calming green escape home? Houseplants can be your personal sanctuary—offering serenity, purifying the…
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The Grieving Orca : A Tale of Love, Loss, and Loyalty
In recent days most of you must have come across this news of “Grieving Orca” carrying the lifeless body of her calf. This orca is a member of critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale population, found in the Pacific Northwest. This event reflects her mourning behavior for the loss of her offspring. It is a…
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Seasonal Eating Done Right : Good for You, Great for the Planet
A new year often inspires fresh resolutions, and chances are you’ve made one too. Some of you must have pledged to eat hearty meals or maintain healthy lifestyle or even have sustainable living habits. In recent times there are variety of options which can be easily incorporated in our daily patterns to keep us in…
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Drying Rivers, Dying Lifelines: The Global Water Crisis
Earth’s 71% surface is capped by water which is primarily covered by oceans that is salt water. While freshwater reserves are only about 3% that too majorly locked in the form of glaciers. Thus available freshwater has limited stock, our changing climatic conditions are responsible drying rivers. Firstly, lets understand how the changing world is…
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Cold Weather Fur: The Wildlife Wardrobe Built for Winter
Humans wear protective gears in winters but few animals are blessed with “Cold Weather Fur” which help them survive in harsh and difficult environment of polar regions. As the chill of winter blankets the earth, nature unveils some of its most stunning masterpieces. Humans bundle up in wool and down, but many animals come naturally…
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Eco-Friendly Adventures : How to See the World Sustainably
“Eco-friendly adventures are sustainable travel experiences that minimize the impact on the environment and promote conservation, cultural respect, and responsible tourism.” They allow travelers to explore nature and local communities in a way that keeps them safe and preserved for future generations. Travel amaze us with the astonishing beauty of the planet, from stunning landscapes…