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Termites Built Their Own Underground City Over the Centuries

22 February, 2020

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

20 February, 2020

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

19 February, 2020

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

18 February, 2020

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

17 February, 2020

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

16 February, 2020

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…

Surviving Fires: Nature Does It Better than Humans

13 February, 2020

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

12 February, 2020

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

11 February, 2020

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

10 February, 2020

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

8 February, 2020

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

7 February, 2020

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

6 February, 2020

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

5 February, 2020

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

3 February, 2020

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’?

2 February, 2020

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

1 February, 2020

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

31 January, 2020

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

30 January, 2020

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

29 January, 2020

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…

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There Is a Beautiful Rainbow Mountain in Perù Called Vinicunca

28 January, 2020

There is a magical place in Peru where you can walk in a rainbow of colors. People call it the “rainbow mountain”, but its geographical name is Vinicunca. Its particular color is due to the fact that millions of years…

Scientists Have Discovered a Sea of Freshwater Beneath the Ocean

26 January, 2020

A sea of freshwater under the salt ocean. It seems a paradox, but it is real. A research group at Columbia University has discovered a giant freshwater aquifer trapped in porous sediments. In fact, it is below the vast expanse…

Akarmara – The Mining Town Reclaimed by Nature in Only 20 Years

25 January, 2020

Trees and vegetation have invaded houses and streets. Welcome to Akarmara, the former Soviet city of Abkhazia, a Caucasian territory claimed by Georgia. Actually it is an independent region – and in recent years it has become a forest. It…

This Indian Lake Is So Polluted, It Keeps Catching Fire

24 January, 2020

There is an Indian lake that is always burning making life difficult for locals. It is Lake Bellandur in Bangalore and once again, the only one responsible for this phenomenon is man. The fires, in fact, would be the result…