Geography

The Most Biodiverse Regions on Earth are Those With Tropical Temperatures, But Not Just Because of How Hot and Humid They Are

The Most Biodiverse Regions on Earth are Those With Tropical Temperatures, But Not Just Because of How Hot and Humid They Are

On Earth, life can be found in every imaginable setting, from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated island stretches, from sunlight surfaces to…
Forest Pathology

Forest Pathology

Forest pathology is the study of both biotic and abiotic diseases that affect the health of a forest ecosystem, most notably fungal pathogens and their…
About Blue Hole (Marine Cavern or Sinkhole)

About Blue Hole (Marine Cavern or Sinkhole)

A blue hole is a natural geological formation similar to a sinkhole, but it is typically found underwater in the ocean or a body of…
The Epic Tales of the Flinders Ranges’ Buried Rocks Include How Algae Took Over the Planet and Other Fascinating Tales

The Epic Tales of the Flinders Ranges’ Buried Rocks Include How Algae Took Over the Planet and Other Fascinating Tales

“Buried rocks” generally refers to rocks or geological formations that are beneath the Earth’s surface, hidden beneath layers of soil, sediment, or other materials. These…
Volcanism 56 Million Years Ago Released more Methane than Previously Believed, According to a New Study

Volcanism 56 Million Years Ago Released more Methane than Previously Believed, According to a New Study

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean in the world, covering approximately 41 million square miles (106 million square kilometers) and separating the continents of…
Maritime Boundary

Maritime Boundary

A maritime boundary is a theoretical partition of the Earth’s ocean surface areas based on physiographic or geopolitical parameters. It is a dividing line in…
Trees in Hurricane-Prone Areas Have a Strong Ability to Survive Despite Serious Damage

Trees in Hurricane-Prone Areas Have a Strong Ability to Survive Despite Serious Damage

Researchers from Harvard and Clemson universities gazed out the window as their low-flying aircraft approached the airport on the island of Dominica and noticed kilometers…
According to a Study, Plate Tectonics is Not Necessary for the Genesis of Life

According to a Study, Plate Tectonics is Not Necessary for the Genesis of Life

By studying the plate tectonics that existed billions of years ago using microscopic mineral crystals known as zircons, scientists have traveled back in time to…
Coastal Forest Soil Stability is Shaped by the Effects of Previous Disturbances

Coastal Forest Soil Stability is Shaped by the Effects of Previous Disturbances

Sea level rise and climate change are exposing coastal woods to more and more damage. However, the implications for soil stability are not well understood…
A Strange Fossil Reveals Rare Evidence of a Mammal Attacking a Dinosaur

A Strange Fossil Reveals Rare Evidence of a Mammal Attacking a Dinosaur

Fossils provide critical insights into the ancient world and the interactions of various species that lived there. Such discoveries can help us better understand the…
Wataria Fossil Forest discovered in Japan during the Miocene Period

Wataria Fossil Forest discovered in Japan during the Miocene Period

The Miocene period is a geologic epoch that lasted between 23 and 5.3 million years. It occurred during the Neogene epoch and followed the Oligocene…
Scientists can Now Examine the Invisible Ice Sheet Region on Earth and Icy Worlds Thanks to New Radar Technology

Scientists can Now Examine the Invisible Ice Sheet Region on Earth and Icy Worlds Thanks to New Radar Technology

Researchers at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) have created a radar method that enables them to photograph features that are concealed in…
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