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Did you know that water can expand in volume by around 1/9th of its total composition. This means that when frozen it occupies more space than when in liquid form.
The above phenomena is very common in houses where water pipes burst over the winter due to ice forming in the pipes. The pipes which were […]
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The arctic ice is receding and global warming is no longer a theory but a reality. Scientists predict that by the year 2100, the average surface temperature will jump up by 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Nighttime temperatures will be higher and there will be hotter days.
Since air temperature is a powerful component of climate, there will […]
Easter Island which is also known as Rapa Nui is located between Chile and Tahiti. Not only is it one of the most isolated islands in the world but it represents an example of mass extinction and deforestation not found anywhere else in the world.
The Easter Islanders are famous for their gigantic monoliths called Moai. These were constructed using […]
Did you know that fish like the electric eel and the electric ray can produce high voltage electric shocks as high as 700 volts.  Although these electric shocks can only be discharged in short bursts they are extremely effective as both an attack and defense mechanism. To put things into perspective the electricity levels involved with an eel could protect it from most […]
A tornado is generally perceived to be one of the most violent weather disturbances you could ever face. The extremely fast whirling winds mean that tornadoes can travel for many miles at great speed causing massive destruction, death and cost to the people and environment they hit. As an example one tornado traveled for 293 miles across the USA crossing […]
Many scientists study caves but few of them focus on stalactites. The stalactites are formations that appear like icicles hanging down from the roof of the cave. These stalactites are not made of ice but of calcium carbonate, but did you know that all stalactites all over the world only have two traits?
Firstly a stalactite […]
Autumn is a time of great beauty with trees turning from a bright green to shades of brown and red, but why do these leaves lose their green color and become the yellow, orange, and red we associate with Autumn?
Well when the air temperature drops the chlorophyll inside the leaves starts to break down and […]
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Winter is a hostile season for both animals and humans but interestingly both approach the cold in different ways. Whilst humans will survive by keeping their homes insulated and wearing several layers of clothing animals take a slightly different route ? In fact scientists studies have shown that most animals fall into one of three […]
During spring reports of abandoned animal babies are very common, so much so that they even have their own name and are called spring orphans. Not only have they been deliberately left behind by their parents but most of them actually survive and grow up to be healthy adults due to the gentle spring time […]
Everyones familiar with Wolverine from the X-men and his trademark mega sharp adamantium claws but have you ever wondered what a real wolverine looks and behaves like ?
Well Wolverines are the largest land dwelling member of the weasel family, they’re thick brown fur allows them to survive well in cold frosty conditions and they look […]