5 amazing facts about the world’s rainforests
The rainforests are also home to a large number of plants from which modern medicines are derived. These include, among others, remedies for fever and burns.
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Identifying spring buds
As the flowering buds on trees begin to appear, here’s how you can tell them apart
International Women’s Day: Meet 12 female heroes of science
On International Women’s Day 2021, discover some of the most influential women in science throughout history
5 amazing animals that learnt how to use tools
Chimps can adapt twigs to fish termites from their nests and absorb water to drink from narrow holes in trees. They also use rocks as weapons and to hammer open nuts. Some have even been seen crafting spears.
5 facts about bird flight
Image by Liselotte Brunner from Pixabay 1. Weighty wings Around a third of a bird’s body weight is made up of the large wing muscles. These are the machines that power flight, keeping the bird airborne for large periods...
How do chemical pesticides work?
The deadly chemicals that keep our food safe… or do they? Image by zefe wu from Pixabay The most widespread method of keeping pests at bay is by chemical intervention. Created with the ultimate...
10 of the world’s deadliest avalanches
Image by Jacky Barrit from Pixabay 10. Blons, Austria 12 January 1954 Death toll: 57 Often considered Austria’s worst avalanche, it consisted of two slides nine hours apart. The first was a dry-snow avalanche...
