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The lake can be found everywhere; in mountainous regions, basins, areas of melting glaciers and rift zones. They have been formed by glacial movements, landslides, ice dams, sinkholes, and volcanic eruptions. Depending on where exactly they are located, the lakes vary in volume, area, and depth. If you’ve ever wondered which lakes were the deepest, … Read more
Geography is an area that has allowed us to discover the most extreme points on the planet. Well, we all know the names of the highest mountain -Everest-, the deepest sea depth -the Mariana Trench- or the longest river, a title traditionally held by the Nile. However, if we were asked which is the shortest … Read more
We all know or have heard of antiques that are preserved for hundreds or thousands of years. Between architectural wonders, works of art, pieces of jewellery and more, these objects prevail today. However, did you know that there are majestic trees that have lived for thousands of years? These amazing plants have seen the rise and fall … Read more
Epigenetic memory is helping plants to quickly adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and transmit these adaptations to their offspring, new research published in the Trends in Plant Science journal indicates. How plants are adapting to climate change “One day I thought about how a person’s lifestyle and experience can affect their gametes … Read more
Lithops, also known as “living stones” or “flowering stones”, are beautiful succulent plants that have evolved to prevent grazing animals from eating them by mixing with the stones in their natural environment. In the wild, lithops are the easiest to find in Namibia and South Africa. It has also become a popular houseplant. With close … Read more
There are animals for all tastes. There are the fast, agile and active ones, but there are also the slow, calm and lazy animals. All animals are special, each with its own characteristics. Hence, the great animal diversity on our planet Earth. Being slow also has its advantages. The animals that lead their lives with total parsimony are usually … Read more
Talking about the largest organism is a complex task. There are animals longer than the blue whale, and plants more massive than the huge sequoias. But the largest living thing on the planet is not a plant or an animal. The largest living being in the world measures 880 hectares. Do not expect to find a monster with … Read more
Ocean waves are a ubiquitous part of coastal landscapes and beach vacations. But have you ever stopped to ponder where a wave originates, how far it travels, or why it forms in the first place? A wave forms every time energy passes through a body of water, causing the water to move in a circular motion. While … Read more
It might look like an ordinary cat, but it hides a dangerous secret that makes it one of the most dangerous in the animal kingdom. The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is the deadliest feline in the world, its ferocity does not prevent it from being saved from the list of endangered species. The main problem … Read more
Himalaya Diwas: Himalayas are spread from Hindkush to the valleys of Arunachal. They are said to be the crown of India. World’s tallest peak Mount Everest at 29,029 ft (8,848 m) situated in the Himalayas. Other famous peaks include K2, Kailash, Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, and Manasklu. Himalayas are said to be the third largest … Read more
