Humanity
Anthropocentrism vs. Ecocentrism
When looking at the environment, human beings generally take one of two major viewpoints. These two viewpoints are anthropocentrism, also known as homocentrism (Merchant, 1992; Oelschlaeger, 1991) and Ecocentrism, also known as biocentrism (Leopold, 1949) and each is different from the other.
By Cobe Wilson2 years ago in Earth
WHERE DID EARTH’S OXYGEN COME FROM? A NEW STUDY HINTS AT AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE
Our research, published in Nature Geoscience, adds a tantalizing new possibility: that at least some of the Earth’s early oxygen came from a tectonic source via the movement and destruction of the Earth’s crust.
By Maxwell Kamanika2 years ago in Earth
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps The majestic and amazing European Alps are a sight to see. What's not to love about this stunning region of the world, with its gleaming white peaks, bustling ski resorts, and small and endearing alpine towns? Nevertheless, the Alps can be a really strange—and occasionally creepy—place beneath the charm and fondue. There is more to the Alps than just hiking, skiing, and natural beauty. There are oddball festivals, eerie ghost and folk tales, and horrifying tourist sites. The peculiarities are so fascinating that they just keep coming! Consequently, what are the top ten wackiest things to encounter in the Alps, and where can you find them? Let's get started and learn more!
By Paul Smith2 years ago in Earth
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature We are all familiar with the biological concept of "fight or flight," according to which an animal would either turn its back on an aggressor or flee from one. Nature responds to these dangers in some fascinating ways. The top 10 animals (plus one extra) with the most unusual defenses are listed below.
By Paul Smith2 years ago in Earth
Summer Blizzard
We drove up the snowy, winding road towards the cozy A-frame cabin, each of us speechless and wildly perplexed. The winding road was not the cause of our quiet ride or collective bewilderment – the dips, elevations, and sharp curves of the road had long failed to bring the same tingle of fear and excitement that it did on our 1st trip 19 years ago. We marveled at the snow and how heavy the gigantic flakes appeared as they lightly floated in a mesmerizing pattern to a perfect pre-assigned spot on what could only be described as a Norman Rockwell Christmas portrait. The snow covered the cabin, ground, and trees in the brightest white velvet, yet the road was still remarkably clear.
By Jeremy Christopher2 years ago in Earth
R.O.C.K. in the USA
We Are Twenty-First Century Foxes of War : Is there a path to peace? Must we choose war? I am Senator Artemis Nez Pebdani, Queen of the Desert, Goddess of War. I am pleading with all of you to stand down. Let us make today our Armistice Day. Why must all treaties on Earth end with lies and deception? When will we prepare an agreement that will remain unbroken. We say that we believe in one God? How can we believe in a singular entity called God when we are each gods and creators and citizens? Where we have failed ourselves and this planet as a whole is that some of you believe that you are above the law. How can we call ourselves anything if even one law that we create is unjust to any being that exists? Are we humane sentient beings or Gods and Monsters?
By Diane Michelle Campbell2 years ago in Earth
Hitting the Sauce
If you think that world hunger or any kind of food security issue is about our inability to produce or grow enough food, you might change your mind if you take a casual look at any grocery store’s condiment aisle, for example, and then multiply what you see by every grocery store in your town (and/or, the world). Think of what each of them are made of: You’ll find (among other things); ketchup/tomatoes, mayo/eggs, mustard/mustard seed (which takes a lot of land), and of course pickles & relish/cucumbers.
By Joel Lippert2 years ago in Earth
How Child-Friendly Is The Future?
The latest millennial and elder Gen Z struggle seems to be whether or not we should have children. As the world has just hit 8 billion people, this question is even more prudent. Should we add to this number? Will we be able to rely on others to not have kids just so we can? Will our children even survive in the direction the world is going?
By Victoria Rivera2 years ago in Earth