First there was an imaginary line passing through the center of the earth, now there is an imaginary line passing through the clouds above us. The latest addition to discoveries in the world of science is a ‘chemical equator’, which keeps the...
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Several species of ladybugs have been reported vanishing over the years in the United States. The nine spotted ladybug beetle is New York’s state symbol. An unconventional and unique approach to gather information about these beetles has been...
To decrease fossil fuel dependency, many countries are trying to increase their renewable energy dependence. With respect to wind power, on shore wind has always been a convenient option, consisting of turbines on land. Individual turbines or...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been in the news of late for several reasons, both good and bad. After all it’s a concept, and corporate giants being moved by a concept is something really astonishing. Nevertheless, there are organizations...
Beach lovers, who like spending their spare time at the beach, are now wary of getting stung by jellyfish. Reports suggest that jellyfish population in oceans all over the world are increasing, and this may cause an imbalance in the delicate...
It’s never too late, they say, or is it? Well, the Arctic is disappearing and it seems no one can do anything about it. In the recent past due to climate changes and global warming the arctic sea ice has been melting away, more and more each year....
Forest fires are usually a natural phenomenon. They are common in forested areas of the US, Canada, Australia and parts of South Africa. Wildfires, as they are called, are part of the complex ecosystems functioning in specific forested areas. The...
Taking the lead in limiting the use of plastic bags, Wal-Mart – a public Corp Giant, is setting an example. The plan is to decrease and discourage the use of plastic bags as much as 25% in the US and 50% in other countries. Taking one step at a...
Be it China, United States, Russia, India or Indonesia, all of them have one thing in common; increasing carbon dioxide emissions. The world has surpassed the estimated worst case scenario by 3%, and at this rate is on track to drown or...
The familiar ‘croaks’ of frogs and toads, before the arrival of the monsoon, may not be heard as often after 2050. Scientists say, several amphibian populations across the world are showing rapid decline, and climate change could worsen this...
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