Earth Sciences

The City of Srivijaya Ruled Indonesia and Most of Southeast Asia for Over Six Centuries but Disappeared without a Trace. Its Location was Recently Uncovered by Some Fishermen Who Found Golden Artifacts in Their Nets.

Ancient Civilization, Asia, Earth Sciences, Ecology & Environment, Geographic Reference, Geology, History, Reference / September 2, 2022

Srivijaya was a maritime and commercial kingdom that rose to fame in the 7th century. The city was mainly located in what we know as Indonesia today. They are known to be the first unified kingdom to dominate most of the Malay islands. But did you know it was considered a lost city? Srivijaya was […]

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The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet.

Animal Products & Services, Atmospheric Science, Biological Sciences, Dinosaurs, Earth Sciences, Ecology & Environment, Geology, Green Living & Environmental Issues, History, Museums, Pets & Animals, Reptiles & Amphibians, Science, Social Issues & Advocacy, Wildlife / August 26, 2022

A six-mile-wide asteroid called the Chicxlub slammed into the waters of Mexico that triggered the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and 70% of all Earth’s species. But did you know about the massive crater the asteroid created? The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs ignited 70% of the world’s forests, caused tsunamis that rose

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The Karman Line is the Border Separating the Earth’s Atmosphere from Space. It is Defined as Being 100km Above Sea Level and is Regarded as the Starting Point of Outer Space

Aerospace & Defense, Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences, Science, Space Technology / August 24, 2022

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is the world governing body for air sports and manages definitions regarding human spaceflight. But did you know the same organization also defined the Karman Line? The Karman Line, an imaginary boundary 100 kilometers above mean sea level, is a common definition of space. Once this 100 km line is

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During the 1700s, Oysters were Abundant and Popular in New York City, and the Discarded Shells were Repurposed into Mortar Paste to Help with the City’s Building Boom. Trinity Church was Built with Oyster Shells

Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, History, History, Marine Animals, Science, Social Sciences / August 23, 2022

Oysters are one of New York Harbor’s best chances for clean water and protection from future storm surges. These are the same oysters that New Yorkers have done their best to destroy through pollution and overconsumption over centuries. But did you know how these oysters helped in the building boom of New York City back

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A Small Group of 30 Women from Southeast Asia Founded Madagascar

Earth Sciences, Geographic Reference, History, History, Reference / August 14, 2022

The colonization of Madagascar is one of the strangest and least understood periods in prehistoric human history. Madagascar was one of the last continents to be colonized. Although just off the east coast of Africa, genetic, linguistic, and cultural data indicate that Africans and, more shockingly, Indonesians jointly populated the island. But did you know

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Danish Physicist Lene Hau was Able to Slow Down the Speed of Light to 38 mph and was Eventually Able to Manipulate it

Earth Sciences, Physics, Science / August 14, 2022

The speed of light is a universal physical constant that is vital in several aspects of physics. Light travels at a constant and finite speed of 186,000 miles per second. But did you know that the speed of light can be manipulated? In 1999, Lene Hau, a physicist from Denmark, was the first to slow

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Parasitoid Wasps Inject Their Eggs Into Caterpillars and Eat Their Hosts from Whitin

Earth Sciences, Ecology & Environment, Entomology, Pets & Animals, Science, Wildlife / August 13, 2022

Charles Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection was said to have been inspired by apes, but in reality, there was another species that truly influenced Darwin’s theory. Have you heard of parasitoid wasps? Charles Darwin’s faith in God was seriously shaken by parasitoid wasps, who inject their eggs into caterpillars and eat their still-alive hosts from

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Despite Being 4,300 Miles in Length, the Amazon River Has no Bridges, and Must be Crossed by Boat

Business & Industrial, Earth Sciences, Geographic Reference, Geology, Reference, Science, Transportation & Logistics / August 8, 2022

The Amazon River in South America is the world’s longest river. According to a new survey conducted by the Brazilian government, it is staying ahead of the Nile. The Amazon boasts a massive jungle basin, stunning waterfalls, and the world’s largest river dolphins, yet it may be more notable for what it lacks: a single

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The North America Gray Squirrel is Considered an Invasive Species in the UK as They Carry Squirrel Pox That is Deadly for the Native Red Squirrels

Animal Products & Services, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Pets & Animals, Science, Social Sciences / August 6, 2022

The North American gray squirrel or Sciurus carolinensis has adapted to urban and suburban areas where it is considered a minor annoyance. While they may be indigent to North America, these squirrels are highly invasive in Europe, particularly in the UK. But how do they affect the ecosystem in Great Britain? The North American Gray

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Earthworms Don’t Drown and They Can Survive Several Days Submerged in Water

Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Pets & Animals, Science / August 4, 2022

An earthworm is a terrestrial invertebrate that is part of the phylum Annelida. They are easily found anywhere in the world with soil and water. They are essential for distributing nutrients and organisms and decomposing matter. But did you know that earthworms don’t drown? Earthworms may survive several days submerged in water and cannot drown

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