One of the most important yet underappreciated branches of life science, ecology has seven levels of complexity, beginning with microbial organisms and stretching up to entire planet ecologies. The results of ecological research crop up in almost every scientific field that deals with life, from microbiology to terraforming other planets. Getting to know these seven … Read more
Flooding isn’t just an occasional threat; for some parts of the world, it’s a way of life. There are quite a few different kinds of flood, but they can be categorized into five basic types. Knowing the difference between the different types of floods means you’ll know the cause and severity automatically. Types of Floods … Read more
The next time you speak to someone from Japan or California, you may wish to have a topic to shake things up a bit. Indeed, earthquakes are a lot more complex than they first seem and often happen without anyone even noticing. Due to the fact that some forms of earthquake are predictions of other … Read more
The phrase “slippery as an eel” may be far more familiar to you than the actual species. However, these fascinating creatures are an important part of the ecosystem and a popular food in many parts of the world. You may be surprised to know there are more than 800 species of eel out there, as … Read more
One of the most important concepts in Physics, force is anything that causes an object motion or change of its velocity. Force can be described in simple language as push or pull upon an object which results to its interaction with another object. Force is divided into two major broad categories: contact force and action-at-a-distance … Read more
Gravel is one of the most useful forms of stone available. Not only do we use stone for decoration and as a key component in concrete, but it can also be used in paving and a multitude of other landscaping needs. Knowing the many different types of gravel and what they’re used for can be … Read more
Ferns are ancient vascular plants which date back to about 360 million years ago and older than land animals like dinosaurs. They belong to Pteridophyta division which is about 1200 different types with varying sizes and habitat, living in swamps, shady places DIFFERENT TYPES OF FERNS: BOSTON FERN: Boston fern belongs to the sword fern … Read more
Getting in contact with ecosystem is an everyday occurrence to everyone. Ecosystem surrounds us and is part of everything we touch. The impact we humans play in the earth’s ecosystem isn’t realized by many. Thus eternal wisdom and attention would be needed to maintain this delicate balance. It is distressing that most people aren’t aware … Read more
Different Types of Coral Reefs Before we get into the different types of coral reefs, it is important to understand just exactly what they are. What the forests are to life above water, the reefs are the same to life underwater. And, just as the world above is seeing the continued destruction of its forests, … Read more