Termites build very sophisticated mounds composed of a vast network of galleries and chimneys interconnected to ensure the natural circulation of air. Inside, these structures...
Glass is primarily composed of silica (silicon dioxide), a material derived from sand. Depending on the molecular structure, scratch resistance varies significantly. Glass with strong, well-organized, and...
The auroras borealis come directly from charged particles that originate from the sun. When the sun is active, it releases more of these particles through...
Great terrestrial canyons, like underwater ones, often originate from fairly similar phenomena: primarily erosion. To put it simply, the runoff of water gradually carves out...
Solar flares are sudden and violent explosions on the surface of the Sun. They occur when the magnetic energy accumulated in the solar atmosphere is...
Waves mainly come from the wind, quite simply. When the wind blows over the surface of the water, it transfers energy to the molecules, creating...
Snow has a structure made up of tiny crystals loosely bonded together. These crystals are arranged irregularly, leaving many empty spaces filled with air. Ice, on the...
The Uummannaq region is located almost directly above the Arctic Circle, offering a geographical setting particularly favorable to extraordinary icebergs. There is a collection of...
When natural environments begin to degrade, it doesn't only affect plants or animals, but also directly impacts our health. A healthy ecosystem is like a...
Cave paintings are preserved for thousands of years mainly due to the specific conditions of their environment. Generally located in caves or under rock shelters, they are...
