Ice cores from the Arctic show that CO₂ levels never exceeded 300 ppm before the industrial era.
Greenland’s glaciers lose 280 billion tons of ice annually, measured by the GRACE satellites.
In Australia, Lake Hillier has bright pink water. The color comes from algae that produce a pigment, and it doesn’t fade even in a bottle! Scientists are still studying why the lake is so unique,...
Archaeological digs in Iraq revealed clay tablets with cuneiform writing from 5,000 years ago.
Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from solar wind, preventing atmospheric loss as seen on Mars.
Mangrove trees in India’s Gujarat state bend as if dancing! Biologists found this is an adaptation to tides, allowing roots to anchor better in the soil.
Scientists have found that honeybees can recognize human faces using complex visual patterns.
The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of 10,984 meters, making it the deepest point in the world’s oceans.
The world’s oldest working lighthouse is in Spain—the Tower of Hercules. Built during the Roman Empire about 1,900 years ago, it still guides ships today. Its stone walls have withstood centuri...
Geological data shows that the Great Barrier Reef formed 20 million years ago from corals.
Sea horses exhibit monogamy, staying with one partner during the breeding season, as shown by observations.
Genetic studies show that humans and chimpanzees diverged about 6-7 million years ago.
The Shilin Stone Forest in China’s Yunnan Province amazes with its shapes! Geologists found this is due to limestone erosion creating such shapes.
In Australia, a ‘ghost tree’ with white bark glows in the dark. It’s found only in Queensland’s tropical rainforests.
Archaeological finds in Egypt revealed the use of copper for tools 5,000 years ago.
Climate models indicate that sea levels could rise by 1 meter by 2100 due to glacier melting.
The largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands, spans 32 hectares. Every spring, 7 million tulips are planted, turning it into a colorful sea. It’s called the “Garden of E...
Mysterious ‘fairy circles’ in the Namib Desert are created by underground termites. These circles help plants survive in arid conditions.
The largest iceberg in the world, A-76, broke off from Antarctica in 2021. Its area is 4,320 km², larger than some islands! It’s slowly drifting in the ocean, and scientists are tracking it to u...
In Japan, a ‘fire garden’ on Hokkaido Island comes alive with lanterns. Flowers are illuminated, creating a magical glow.