Hawaiian lavas are primarily composed of basalt, a volcanic rock rich in iron and magnesium, but very low in silica. The key point is this...
In winter, the marked contrast between the very cold air near the ground and the warmer layers of air higher up enhances atmospheric turbulence. The...
Epiphytic ferns have developed special adaptations to survive in the heights of trees. They absorb water and nutrients directly from the air and rain through...
Houtouwan is a fishing village located on Shengshan Island, which is part of the Shengsi Archipelago in eastern China. The village is about 140 kilometers...
Some aquatic plants float due to special adaptations. They have lightweight structures and air pockets that help them stay at the surface. These air pockets...
Water under the ice seems strange, doesn't it? However, this occurs when the glacier rests on a bedrock with natural hollows and basins. These depressions...
Amazonian tribes possess ancestral knowledge about the plants in their environment. This knowledge is often passed down orally from generation to generation. The shamans, considered...
Volcanic ash clouds are projected very high into the atmosphere. They can reach up to 20 kilometers in height. It's like launching a ping-pong ball...
The classic orange color of carrots mainly comes from beta-carotene, an orange pigment that gives a healthy glow and belongs to the family of carotenoids. But it...
Carrots were originally cultivated over 1000 years ago in what is now Afghanistan and Iran, and guess what: they were mainly purple or violet! The...
