Congo’s Civil Wars: A Devastating Impact on Forests Conflict and Displacement Congo’s history of civil wars has had a profound impact on its forests. As conflicts erupted, the human population …
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Microbes in Deep-Sea Rocks: A Beacon of Hope for Life on Mars Microbial Life in Extreme Environments Despite their microscopic size and simple cellular structure, bacteria are incredibly resilient life …
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Culture
Mardi Gras Beyond New Orleans: Uncover the Family-Friendly Festivities and Hidden Gems
by Zuzanaby ZuzanaMardi Gras Beyond New Orleans: Unveiling the Hidden Gems Family-Friendly Festivities Outside the Big Easy While New Orleans may be synonymous with Mardi Gras, the celebration extends far beyond the …
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Home and Living
Container Homes: 19 Inspiring Ideas for Sustainable and Affordable Living
by Zuzanaby ZuzanaContainer Homes: 19 Inspiring Ideas for Sustainable and Affordable Living Eco-Friendly and Durable: The Rise of Container Homes Container homes have become increasingly popular due to their affordability, eco-friendliness, and …
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Ecology and Conservation
Insect Apocalypse: A Looming Threat to Our Planet and Its Ecosystems
by Rosaby RosaInsect Apocalypse: A Looming Threat to Our Planet Alarming Decline of Insect Populations In recent years, insect populations have been plummeting at an unprecedented rate. A comprehensive review published in …
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January Anniversaries: Moments in History Iran Hostage Crisis: Freedom at Last On January 20, 1981, 52 American hostages were finally released by Iran after 444 days of captivity. The hostages …
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PFAS: Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water What are PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in a wide range of …
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
The Boomerang Nebula: The Coldest Place in the Known Universe
by Rosaby RosaThe Boomerang Nebula: The Coldest Place in the Universe Introduction As the winter days grow colder, it’s hard to imagine a place that could be even more frigid. But in …
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The Campi Flegrei Supervolcano: A Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Naples Deep beneath the bustling city of Naples, Italy, lies a dormant giant—the Campi Flegrei supervolcano. For the past 500 years, …