Petrichor: The Scent of Rain What is Petrichor? Petrichor is the distinctive earthy scent that accompanies rainfall. It is a complex aroma that can vary depending on the location and …
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Cultural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage List Expands: Nine New Sites Join Prestigious Registry
by Zuzanaby ZuzanaUNESCO World Heritage List Expands with Nine New Sites Ancient Maritime Hub and Rock Art Complex Join Prestigious List The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added …
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Earth Sciences
Antarctica’s Ice Sheet: Past Collapse Reveals Vulnerability to Rising Temperatures
by Rosaby RosaPast Global Flood Reveals Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Vulnerability The Eemian Mystery Between 116,000 and 129,000 years ago, sea levels were significantly higher than today, submerging coastal areas and entire islands. …
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Archaeology
Angkor Wat: A Testament to the Ingenuity and Resilience of the Khmer Empire
by Rosaby RosaAngkor Wat: A Testament to the Ingenuity and Resilience of the Khmer Empire The Rise and Fall of Koh Ker In the 9th century AD, the Khmer Empire emerged as …
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Tarantula Owners Beware: Protect Your Eyes Tarantulas, fascinating creatures though they may be, come with a unique defense mechanism that can pose a serious risk to their owners: urticating hairs. …
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30 Prettiest Flowers to Grow in Your Garden Spring-Blooming Bulbs Daffodils: Cheerful yellow blooms that herald the arrival of spring. Hyacinths: Fragrant spikes of colorful tubular flowers. Tulips: Showy blooms …
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The Scarlet Macaw: A Symbol of Conservation Triumph Poaching and the Decline of Scarlet Macaws The scarlet macaw, Central America’s vibrant national bird, has faced a severe decline due to …
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Pitcher Plants: Nature’s Symphony for Bats Echolocation and the Pitcher Plant’s Allure Pitcher plants, carnivorous marvels of the plant kingdom, have evolved a remarkable strategy to attract their primary source …
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Marine Science
Electric Pulse Technology: A Promising Solution to Reduce Shark Bycatch
by Peterby PeterElectric Pulse Technology: A Promising Solution to Shark Bycatch Understanding the Problem of Shark Bycatch Overfishing poses a significant threat to shark and ray populations worldwide, particularly oceanic species like …