It was Easter Sunday in the year 1960. After filling a 10-gallon glass carboy with some compost, David Latimer inserts a spiderwort sprout inside and seals the carboy shut. Latimer then places the carboy in a spot where it receives sunlight, turning it around every once in a while so that the sunlight is distributed …
Dumping trash into volcanoes. It’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about environmentally friendly garbage disposal methods. But believe it or not, this could be a viable solution for getting rid of our trash and mitigating climate change. According to a recent study, if we dumped all of our …
Did you know that there are three different types of rocks? Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks each have their own characteristics and formations. Here we will explore the differences between these three types of rocks. Stay tuned! The Three Different Types of Rocks Igneous Rocks Igneous rocks are rocks that have been formed by the …
We all are aware of the highest peak in the world Mt. Everest which stands tall at 8,848m above sea level. Situated in Nepal, it is the highest peak worldwide. It is the highest point on Earth and will be for a long time to come. Or is it? If we use a different measure …
Piste is a marked and groomed skiing trail and if you are skiing on one of these, on-piste skiing it is. But many skiers are drawn to ungroomed and unmarked trails as they offer more natural landscapes, freedom, and greater challenges. This is referred to as off-piste skiing. What Exactly is Off-Piste Skiing? When you …
People will often wonder if there is a difference between a pond and a lake. Some people confuse them both while others think they are the same. Do you know that a pond and a lake are entirely different? Yes! Let us show you everything you need to know to distinguish between a pond and …
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You were led to this article because you were curious about why the UK seems immune to earthquakes. Well, we’re here to answer that question. The UK lies on the Eurasian plate, and sits thousands of miles from the nearest plate boundary, where the earthquakes originate. So it wouldn’t make sense that the UK doesn’t …