The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately 35 million tons of plastics are generated only in the United States, and 12.% of that becomes garbage as containers and plastic bags and even appliances. Sorry friends, politicians in states like California who insist that they are recycling are lying to you, scientists know better. What…
If you take a look outside, you will probably see a lot of green. Green grass, green leaves that cover green trees and plants, but Why are green leaves? Most plant leaves are green as they contain a pigment called chlorophyll, which is green. Chlorophyll is needed so that plants absorb the sunlight they need…
At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest elevation on Earth, contain fossils of trilobites, arthropods, and other denizens of the ancient Tethys Ocean, which once separated the landmasses that are now Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Today these sea…
International data show that 2024 was an exceptionally quiet year for shark attacks against humans. The International Shark Attack Archivemaintained by him Florida Natural History Museum, It provides data on what are considered unprovured snacks, defined as incidents in which a person does not initiate contact with a shark. The instances in which a person…
Many people like to watch the latest series or television movies on Netflix, however, online visualization is easily affected by the network, which makes the video freeze and blur. Therefore, downloading Netflix movies for off -line visualization is very necessary, whether it is on a long distance flight, take a train or bus trip, you…
Reconstruction of the “Cheddar Man” of 10,000 years of Britain. Credit: Channel 4. For decades, scientists assumed that the first modern humans to reach Europe, about 45,000 years ago, quickly evolved pale skin to adapt to the faint sunlight of the region. Logic seemed simple: lighter skin allows more ultraviolet light to penetrate, helping the…
In today’s fast rhythm, staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. A tool that has gained popularity in recent years to help people improve their physical condition levels is the technology of activity trackers. Activity trackers are portable devices that monitor and track their physical activity, providing valuable information and…
Of the weatherREALISM By Lueken Linnea A recent CNN article, “How a ‘fart from cow’ could help address climate change“, Discusss a vaccine in development to cows to reduce the amount of methane produced by their digestive processes. The hope is that the vaccine significantly reduces cattle emissions, thus slowing climate change. It will not…
In recent months, I have had the honor of representing AGU in two key global events: the UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 in Cali, Colombia (CBD16) and the UN climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29) . Reflecting on these meetings, it is clear that the results do not reach the urgency required by biodiversity and…
More than five billion people worldwide lack reliable access to medical oxygen, a crucial resource to treat various health conditions. A new report underlines the need for national oxygen plans, greater financing and stronger public public collaboration. While pandemic related investments helped, many regions still fight due to infrastructure shortage and equipment. Filling the Global…