TechnologyWind-powered Vehicle Wind power, like solar power, has grown in popularity as a source of renewable energy. Transportation, and what powers it, has long been a source…
ZoologyFish can Quickly Control the Water in their Cells Thanks to a Quick-Closing Valve All living creatures need to maintain a proper fluid balance within their cells. Cells can employ their aquaporins, also known as water channels that open…
AstronomyBoomerang Nebula – a protoplanetary nebula The Boomerang Nebula is a protoplanetary nebula located about 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. It is so called because of its distinctive boomerang…
Plants and AnimalsSea Trials Show That “SharkGuard” Decreases Bycatch of Endangered Sharks Longline fishing poses the biggest threat to sharks that live in the open ocean, with fishers reportedly catching 20 million pelagic sharks each year while…
TechnologySolar Vehicle A solar vehicle is a vehicle that is powered by energy from the sun, typically through the use of solar panels. These vehicles can be…
EconomicsEnvironmental Economics – a Subfield of Economics Environmental economics is a subfield of economics concerned with the study of the interaction between the economy and the natural environment, including the impacts of…
ZoologyRetroviruses in Madagascar Mouse Lemurs Are Diverse and Surprisingly Similar to Those in Polar Bears or Domestic Sheep A huge variety of indigenous species, including several lemur species, especially the mouse lemurs, make up Madagascar’s distinctive biodiversity. This diversity is also found in…
ArchitectureBenefits and Environmental Impact of Plastic Roads in Our Environment Plastic roads are becoming more popular as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly replacement for conventional asphalt and concrete roads. With this innovative technique, roadways are…
AstronomyCone Nebula The Cone Nebula (also known as NGC 2264) is a photogenic star-forming region located in the constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn) about 2,700 light-years away from…
BiologySoil Bacteria Play a Role in Our Future Climate, But How are they Impacted by Climate Change? Climate change affects soil microbes through alterations in temperature, moisture, and nutrient availability, leading to changes in microbial diversity, distribution, and function. These changes can…
EconomicsEnvironmental Governance Environmental governance refers to the processes, policies, laws, and institutions involved in managing human interactions with the environment. It aims to balance environmental conservation and…
AstronomyCoalsack Nebula -a large dark nebula The Coalsack Nebula is a large dark nebula located in the southern hemisphere, in the constellation Crux. It is visible to the naked eye as…