Climate
ENVIRONMENTAL DNA POSES SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICAL DILEMMAS
I remember sitting behind our tall, black science lab benches in our high school biology classroom while Mr. Pollard told us about the relatively new concept of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). About all I remember today is the now-iconic double helix shape and the four nucleotides, adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G) that paired up to form the ladder’s rungs.
By David Morton Rintoul3 years ago in Earth
WHAT IF ALL VOLCANOES ON EARTH ERUPTED TOGETHER
Guess who's awake and caused a ruckus after a 40-year snooze? Hawaii's very own Mauna Loa volcano is the largest active volcano on the planet and was recently spewing out incredible lava flows. The U.S. Geological Survey even listed a warning level, which means things got pretty serious. Thankfully, it seems like the eruption was well kept under control, at least for now, but when it comes to volcanoes, it's best not to let your guard down. Each one of these potential massive eruptions could cause trouble in everything from transportation, trade, energy finance, and communication; even the food we eat and the water we drink could be affected.
By Gladesh Gildo3 years ago in Earth
Whispers of the Earth . Content Warning.
The sun hung low in the sky, casting an orange glow over the decimated landscape. Sophia stood at the edge of what was once her family's land, now a barren stretch of scorched earth and fallen trees. Tears welled up in her eyes as memories flooded her mind—the laughter of her childhood, the scent of blooming flowers, the cool shade of the ancient oak tree. All lost, all destroyed.
By Monday promise 3 years ago in Earth
Loss and Griefs: In climate and the environment
Title: Echoes of the Silent Forest In the heart of an ancient woodland, nestled between towering trees and a symphony of birdsong, lived a young girl named Lily. She had spent her entire life exploring the secrets of the forest, its enchanting beauty ingrained in every fiber of her being. The vibrant green canopy provided her solace, and the rustling leaves whispered stories only she could hear.
By Maya Morgan3 years ago in Earth
"Danger Zone: Michigan Battles Devastating Wildfires Amidst a Prolonged Dry Spell"
Danger Zone: Michigan Battles Devastating Wildfires Amidst a Prolonged Dry Spell Once known for its picturesque landscapes and lush green forests, Michigan found itself teetering on the edge of an environmental disaster. A prolonged dry spell had transformed the state into a tinderbox, primed for the outbreak of devastating wildfires. As flames ravaged the land, a race against time and the elements ensued, testing the mettle and resilience of the communities caught in the midst of this fiery ordeal.
By Godfred Animah3 years ago in Earth
The importance of environmental justice
Once upon a time in a small coastal village, there lived a young girl named Maya. Her community was vibrant and close-knit, filled with people who cherished the bountiful gifts of nature. The azure ocean embraced their shores, providing them with livelihoods and a sense of serenity. Little did they know that their peaceful existence would soon be shattered by a force beyond their control.
By Ali chibuzor3 years ago in Earth
Space experts "Staggered" by Disclosure of Puzzling Fibers in Smooth Way's Middle
By NORTHWESTERN College JUNE 3, 2023 TOPICS: AstronomyAstrophysicsBlack HoleMilky WayNorthwestern College. Astrophysicists have found another gathering of flat fibers transmitting from the supermassive dark opening at the focal point of the Smooth Way. This revelation could give more experiences into the dark opening's twist and gradual addition plate direction, assisting how we might interpret the universe's core. (Craftsman's idea of vast fibers.) Many level fibers highlight our focal supermassive dark hole.New radio telescope pictures uncover many fibers along the cosmic plane, each estimating 5 to 10 light-years in lengthThese structures probably began a couple a long time back when outpouring from our supermassive dark opening A dark opening is a spot in space where the gravitational field major areas of strength for is such an extent that not even light can get away from it. Space experts characterize dark openings into three classifications by size: scaled down, heavenly, and supermassive dark openings. Scaled down dark openings could have a mass more modest than our Sun and supermassive dark openings could have a mass identical to billions of our Sun. A worldwide group of astrophysicists has found something completely new, concealed in the focal point of the Smooth Way
By Nabat wardi 3 years ago in Earth
The strawberry moon
The Strawberry Moon is a name given to the full moon that occurs in the month of June. It is a name deeply rooted in ancient traditions and folklore, reflecting the connection between the lunar cycles and the natural world. Let's delve into the origin and history of naming the Strawberry Moon.
By Onah Successful3 years ago in Earth
Unyielding Skies
In a world plagued by environmental crisis, hope flickered like a fragile flame, threatening to be extinguished by despair. Among the ruins and desolation, a small community clung to resilience, their determination refusing to bow to the weight of devastation.
By Kemi Odeyemi3 years ago in Earth
Home Beyond the Horizon
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the village of Kiri-ma. Its people had always found solace in the gentle rhythm of the sea, a lifeline that had sustained them for generations. But today, the ocean wore a different face—a face of anger, of destruction.
By Moses Khamala Wafula3 years ago in Earth
