Must-know: the essential Coronavirus travel advice
Coronavirus, because of this pandemic, more countries are rushing to close borders and introduce new travel restriction.
Only We Can Save Emperor Penguins from Extinction
More than three years have passed since the Paris climate agreement came into force. Yet we are still a long way from achieving the objectives set. The survival of the emperor penguins also depends on compliance with the treaty. These…
Baobabs Are Dying – But We Still Do Not Know Why
Another one of Africa’s many mysteries. For about ten years now, some of the biggest and oldest trees on the continent, the baobabs, have been dying. Plants between 1,100 and 2,500 years old are disappearing. In particular, nine of the…
Even Plants Have a Nervous System To Communicate Stress
A minor cabbage larva bites and swallows a piece of leaf. Immediately afterwards, a wave of light propagates in what remains of the plant, as if to signal the attack in progress. This is the alarm system that plants use…
Termites Built Their Own Underground City Over the Centuries
One of the largest and most complex megalopolises on Earth is almost unknown. And it wasn’t built by man, but by termites. We are in Brazil, particularly in the forest of Caatinga. Here scientists have used satellite images to calculate…
5 Reasons Why Contact with Nature Make Us Feel Good
Most of us spend most of our day indoors, like the workplace. Often without even doing much physical exercise. This condition can, in the long run, lead to more or less important health problems. But it only takes a few…
There Is a Vast Unexplored Cave Down in Canada
In Canada there is a huge unexplored cave. The dream of every speleologist has emerged from the snows of British Columbia. The entrance alone is about 330 feet wide. It seems that no one has ever entered the cave –…
Fewer and Fewer Large Rivers Run Free to the Sea Because of Humans
Large rivers that flow uninterrupted from their origin to their mouth are now rare. A study published in Nature shows that two thirds of the longest rivers on Earth suffer one or more “setbacks”. This is due to the presence…
How Climate Change Affects Rainfall Today in Our Hemisphere
How is climate change affecting rainfall today? Researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) have tried to answer this question. To do so, they have developed an innovative approach, based on precipitation weather data from the last century…
How Insect Extinction Is Also Due to Light Pollution
Every year in the world, the total mass of insects decreases by 2.5%. And this has been happening for some years now. At this rate, insects could disappear completely within a century. The situation is so serious that the conservationists…
Pets at Homes Are the Best Allies for Finding Love on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a lovers’ day. A day to show love to those who are important in our lives. If there are creatures that deserve all the love in the world, they are pets at homes. They are always by…
Surviving Fires: Nature Does It Better than Humans
Surviving fires is not easy, yet nature does it better than humans. Fire has an important and often negative impact on wild plants and animals, but some systems have adapted to it. And, paradoxically, some species cannot live without fire.…
Here Are The Most Incredible, Best Marathons in the World
The most famous are those in New York, with more than 50 thousand participants, that of Berlin and that of Athens. But there are many other suggestive marathons that can give unique emotions. Among them, we have the Outdoor Marathon…
4 Things You Probably Do Not Know About Rainbows
The word rainbow comes from the Latin arcus pluvius. This shows that even our ancestors understood its physical origin: there can be no rainbow without rain. But how are rainbows formed? They occur when sunlight – i.e. all wavelengths of…
If We Are Eating Cheese Today It Is Thanks to a Prehistoric Fly
Do you like eating cheese and dairy in general? Then you should know where do they come from. In fact, if today you can satisfy your passion and enjoy cheddar or mozzarella, you must thank a prehistoric fly. Neolithic farmers…
3 Yoga Retreats to Find Peace of Mind Around the World
Are you feeling stressed out in your everyday life? Do you want to drop everything and run away? Then a nice trip might be just the thing for you. In particular, you could take refuge in a place where you…
Stone Age People Already Struggled Against Sea Level Rise
Even in prehistoric times, people living near the sea had to deal with the risk of flooding. In fact, the remains of what seems to be a coastal defence barrier have come to light off the Israeli coast. The wall…
Hachiko True Story – The Most Faithful Dog in the World
After the sudden death of its master, Hachiko went every day to wait for him, in vain. For nine years, the Akita dog returned to Shibuya Station at the time the man usually got off the train on his way…
4 Wild Places in the World Where You Can Admire the Beauty of Nature
If you need to take a break from city life, then a trip might be just the thing for you. The ideal would be to regain contact with nature, enjoying enchanted wild places in the world and breathtaking scenery. From…
There Is a Good Bacteria in Our Body That Helps Us Feel Better
It consists of colonies of microorganisms – over 1,000 species of bacteria, fungi and protozoa – that live in our digestive system. The bacterial flora, or gut microbiota, is a valuable ally for our health. First and foremost, it prevents…
Water Shortage: Why Are We Running Out of ‘Blue Gold’?
Our planet is experiencing an unprecedented water shortage. There are many reasons for this, but they all have to do with man – and climate change. First of all, world population is growing and this leads to an increase of…
Help Wildlife Animals Get Through the Winter With These Tips
Winter frost can pose a dangerous threat to the wildlife animals that live around us. However, we can help them by equipping the balconies and gardens to offer them protection for the coldest days. As for birds, you could place…
The New Seven Wonders of the World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been dethroned by the Seven New Wonders of the World: do you know them?
Halligen – The Islands of Germany that Are Slowly Disappearing
In medieval times there were even 50, while in 1600 there were 25. Today they are only ten. They are the Halligen, small islands between the North Frisian Islands of the North Sea, on the border between Germany and Denmark.…
This Lake in Costa Rica May Kill You if You Even Go Near It
There is a wonderful lake in Costa Rica, with breathtaking colors and pastel shades ranging from pink to blue to green. Sadly, it is as beautiful as deadly. Its pH reaches even zero while the bottom is covered by liquid…
