The overall rise in temperatures directly disrupts atmospheric dynamics, leading to imbalances that significantly boost extreme phenomena. A warmer climate means an atmosphere with more...
A water vortex is a mass of water that spins rapidly around a central axis in a downward spiral, somewhat like when you pull the...
Marine algae naturally produce certain organic substances to protect themselves from predators or external aggressions. When stressed or decomposing, they release more of these highly...
Marine algae have a remarkable biochemical toolbox to survive extreme conditions. They can produce specific proteins capable of protecting their cells against freezing or scorching...
Bleach is mainly made up of a molecule called sodium hypochlorite, obtained by mixing chlorine into a solution of caustic soda. It has a very...
Darwin spent nearly twenty years observing, recording, and rechecking his hypotheses on evolution. He wanted to be certain before publishing, in order to avoid gross...
Plant toxins primarily act as a natural defense to prevent animals from nibbling on them too frequently. If a plant is grazed on too often, it will...
Albedo is basically the ability of a surface to reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it. Light beach sand has a lower albedo than the concrete...
Vinegar primarily contains acetic acid, a mild yet effective acid. Its acidity allows it to break down or dissolve many types of dirt and deposits. For example,...
The ancient mineral pigments used by our ancestors were primarily composed of very durable natural materials such as ochres, derived from clayey soils rich in...
