Did you know that for generations, India has been using a system of living root bridges created by weaving tree roots together? These living root bridges can be found at Cherrapunji, Laitkynsew, and Nongriat, in the present-day Meghalaya state of northeast India. Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on Earth. The flow of the rivers holds such force that in ...
Situated in the Australian rainforest, I was lucky enough to live in Kuranda for over 2 years. Personally, I feel the above title understates how incredible it is. It should be known as something like: “Wow, Kuranda, a village in a rainforest full of such hidden life with nature everywhere you look.” That would be ...
When you ask yourself what trees are, what your relationship with them is, and how we impact each other, it is amazing to realize where the search for those answers may lead you. They are designed to endure. Maybe they have even learned how to do this. When you think about it, they can’t really ...
When thinking of lightning, most people would come up with images of white, thin strips of light snaking through the sky. However, this is only one type of lightning. There are many more fascinating variations of lightning in nature. In July, a man took a picture of the rare jellyfish sprite, which is basically red ...
Cloud formations can sometimes share a resemblance to some objects in the world. Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds are one such type of cloud — they look like ocean waves. These are named after two 19th-century scientists who devoted their time to learning about them. Wave clouds The two scientists, Hermann von Helmholtz and Lord Kelvin, studied how ...
The Asian Paradise Flycatcher is a species of bird that is native to India, Asia, and Central Asia. Scientists have identified around 14 subspecies of these birds, classifying them based on their plumage. In wildlife, these birds are usually found in well-wooded habitats and thick forests. 3 facts about the Asian Paradise Flycatcher 1. Appearance Adult ...
My Octopus Teacher is a documentary made by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed. It showcases the friendship between filmmaker Craig Foster and an octopus from South Africa. The documentary premiered on Netflix this September and has been attracting rave reviews from critics as well as audiences. The octopus from ‘My Octopus Teacher’ The documentary covers ...
Chinese moon moths, scientifically known as Actias dubernardi, are a species largely seen in southern China. These insects were first described in 1897 by French entomologist Charles Oberthur. Chinese moon moths Chinese moon moths are sexually dimorphic. The males have longer tails and are usually yellow or neon-pink in color. In contrast, the female moths ...
There is a hiking trail in Taiwan with such beautiful vistas that tourists say it’s an adventure you simply must take in your life. People come here for the dream-like scenery and the thrill of the climb. The most popular route in the Taroko National Park is the Zhuilu Trail. The most magnificent scenic spot ...
Crescent dunes and meandering rivers can “forget” their initial shapes as they are carved and reshaped by wind and water, while other landforms keep a memory of their past shape, suggests new research. Leif Ristroph from New York University and the senior author of the paper, which is published in the journal Physical Review Fluids, said: “Asking ...
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