Nature

New research into various species of underwater plants has revealed a species of Mediterranean seagrass that is naturally predisposed to snagging plastic waste. The study, which will be found within "Scientific Reports" claims that this species, nown as Posidonia oceanica grabs onto nearly 900 million plastic chunks in the Mediterranean every year. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the means by which this particular marine plant achieves this staggering number is a bit of natural circumstance. When P. oceanica's blades snap off or fall away, the fibers of the fragments turn into a tangled mass resembling a brown piece of steel...

The snow leopard is more than just a cool (pun intended) cat, it is one of the most interesting animals in the world. While part of the feline family the snow leopard has evolved some unusual traits to allow it to survive in such tough conditions. Not only this but it looks incredibly beautiful. Read on to find out more about this wondrous animal: The snow leopard is different from other felines because of the conditions it lives in. Its paws are bigger and covered in more fur to create a snowshoe for the animal to allow it to move...

With the winter solstice coming up, it might be time to brush up on a few facts about the day with the shortest amount of sunlight all year. Today, winter solstice is made note of but then quickly forgotten, but that hasn’t always been the case. It has been an important event in many cultures. Without further ado, then, let’s shed some light on winter solstice. When is it, actually? The date for the winter solstice changes from year to year. It could be December 20, 21, 22, or 23. And winter solstice is actually a point in time, not...

The world continues to get smaller and smaller. Today even those who are not wealthy have the opportunity to travel to new countries and explore new places. This has led to more and more countries becoming accessible to travel to. Once, European couples would honeymoon in Switzerland or Norway now choose the Seychelles and Bali for their post-marital getaway. The landscape of travel and tourism is changing dramatically.  Despite these changes, one country remains top of the pile when it comes to total visitors per year. For yet another year, France has held the top spot for the most visits...

If you have ever seen the movie Finding Nemo then you may feel like an expert in clownfish. One thing the movie didn’t show was what actually happens when the mother clownfish dies. While you could argue that Nemo’s dad became a maternal figure in the movie, in reality, the father clownfish would literally change sex and become female. We are not sure why this strange behavior was not included in the movie, probably because it would cause too many questions for parents when children returned home from the cinema. Don’t worry, we are here to answer your questions. Clownfish...

Cats are amazing creatures, but there's still much to discover about this purr-fect animal. Here are 7 of the most interesting cat facts that are sure to amaze you- we aren't kitten around. 1. Cats sweat through their feet Never seen a smelly cat? Neither have we, and there's a reason behind that. Cats only sweat through their paw pads. Sweating isn't good for cats, either, so if you see sweaty paw pads, get your feline friend to a cool place- stat! 2. They claim their territory with their claws We've all heard of cats staking claim on a space...

Recent research conducted in national parks across the United States has revealed new information about the impact that human activity has on wolf packs. The study, which was conducted over a period of five years, found that wolf packs in national parks with high levels of human activity were smaller, less stable, and had lower reproductive rates than those in areas with less human activity. The study focused on wolf packs in several national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier National Park. Researchers used GPS collars to track the movements of individual wolves, and also collected data on pack size,...

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity. It is a clean, reliable, and cost-effective source of energy that has been used for centuries. However, traditional hydropower has been criticized for its negative environmental impact, such as the destruction of natural habitats and the displacement of local communities. But what if there was a way to harness the power of water without causing harm to the environment? This is where advanced hydropower technologies come in. These technologies are designed to minimize the environmental impact of hydropower...

North America is a bustling continent and mother nature has truly blessed her with flora and fauna whose beauty is unparalleled on this planet. From the Arctic wastelands whose frost can freeze you down to the bone, to the warm lively waters of the Atlantic Ocean where all sorts of fish thrive, we simply can’t get enough of the American wild! With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the most exotic creatures indigenous to the American landscape and how they are part and parcel of the American image. The American Beaver The American Beaver is no...

The Earth's inner core is a solid sphere of iron and nickel that is located at the center of the planet, surrounded by the liquid outer core. It is thought to be about the size of the Moon and to be spinning faster than the rest of the planet. Recent research, however, suggests that the inner core may have stopped its strange spin. Scientists have long been aware of the discrepancy in rotation speed between the inner and outer cores, but have been unable to explain why this might be the case. One theory is that the inner core is...