Nature
The sun just launched three huge solar flares in 24 hours. What it means.
The latest outburst is the most intense of the current 11-year solar cycle Three top-tier X-class solar flares launched off the sun between Wednesday and Thursday. The first two occurred seven hours apart, coming in at X1.9 and X1.6 magnitude respectively. The third, the most powerful of the current 11-year “solar cycle,” ranked an impressive X6.3.
By Aabusad Pathan3 years ago in Earth
Africa, My Pride
"Africa, My Pride" In the heart of the African continent, where the sun painted the vast landscapes with hues of gold and the rhythm of life echoed through ancient savannas, there existed a tale that encapsulated the spirit of resilience, pride, and unity. This is the story of "Africa, My Pride."
By Author kelechi3 years ago in Earth
Why is Evolution a Theory and Not a Law?
Folks, I have a pet peeve. The argument “Evolution is just a theory” absolutely drives me up the wall. When I chose evolutionary science as my focus in college, I figured that I’d need to be equipped to explain the evidence and educate folks in everyday life. Even with that preparation, though, I underestimated just how often I’d hear that specific phrase. It’s unnervingly common. When speaking with those who do not believe in the mechanism, it’s commonly one of the first arguments uttered upon discovery of the “Evolutionary” part of my educational journey. Well, it’s either that or “Climate Change isn’t real” — but I’ll save that rant for another article.
By Olivia L. Dobbs3 years ago in Earth
How are wampis working in the indigenous Amazon forest?
The Wampis people, an indigenous group, inhabit the Amazon rainforest in northern Peru. Their relationship with the Amazon is deeply intertwined with their cultural and spiritual identity. The Wampis rely on the forest for sustenance, medicinal plants, and resources, viewing it as a sacred space. However, their way of life faces threats from deforestation, resource extraction, and external influences. The Wampis actively engage in environmental advocacy to protect their ancestral lands, emphasizing the vital connection between their existence and the well-being of the Amazon ecosystem. Preserving the Wampis way of life is crucial not only for the indigenous community but also for the biodiversity and ecological balance of the Amazon rainforest.
By Aranna Hasan Delwar 3 years ago in Earth
Bringin' Home the Grub
I captured the photo at the top of this story in 2016. It's one of my favorite bird photos, for several reasons, starting with the fact that it was taken in my back yard. I mean that literally, not figuratively. Another reason was that it required no blind or stalking. It's a portrait of a friend.
By Dana Crandell3 years ago in Earth
Shores Adrift: A Symphony of Resilience Amidst Rising Tides
Once, there was a coastal village nestled between the azure sea and emerald hills. Generations had lived harmoniously with nature, their lives woven into the fabric of the land and the rhythms of the tide. The sunsets painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, a daily spectacle that brought solace to the villagers.
By Judith Ukeyima3 years ago in Earth
WHO SUFFERS-ELEPHANT VS GRASS
150 years ago, the continent of Europe was a place where the majestic African elephant was more of a mythical creature than a living reality. It was a time when the vast majority of Europeans had never laid eyes upon one of these magnificent beasts in the flesh. Then, like a thunderous tempest making its grand entrance, an enormous male elephant arrived, bearing the name "Jumbo." His story, a tapestry woven with threads of the extraordinary and the dramatic, captured the imagination of all who heard it.
By Ibrahim Dauda3 years ago in Earth
