The higher you go in altitude, the colder the air becomes. This can be simply explained by the gradual decrease in atmospheric pressure: as you...
In the marine depths where sunlight does not penetrate, some fish use bioluminescence to attract prey, escape predators, or find a mate. For example, the...
When an object heats up, its molecules begin to vibrate more, which often leads to expansion: the object increases in volume but retains the same...
When it is very hot, the ground stores a lot of heat. It then heats the air at the surface, creating a layer of warm...
In summer, the seasonal winds regularly become stronger and more stable due to the frequent presence of thermal breezes. The land, heated by the sun, quickly causes...
The telluric lights are strange, very brief luminous phenomena that sometimes appear before, during, or just after an earthquake. They take various forms: floating glowing...
When it's hot, water molecules vibrate much faster. As a result, some of them gain enough energy to escape the liquid and become vapor. This...
Sequoias thrive in mild and humid climates. They mainly grow along the Californian coasts where the sea air brings constant moisture through frequent fog. This...
This behavior in squirrels is primarily related to their need to assess and secure a specific area before digging. They circle around to better inspect...
When a ship sinks, its structure quickly forms a solid substrate ideal for the development of many marine species. Algae, corals, and sponges cling to...