With natural furies increasingly taking their toll on the planet, the need to better predict the most dangerous earthquake-prone faults and their consequential damages are gaining importance.
Cuing with these concerns, scientists are taking up…
Powerful shock wave-creating earthquakes can move faster than predicted Read More »
According to the latest reports, the massive earthquake that rocked Peru on Wednesday night has killed at least 115 people, injuring more than 1000. It was not the first earthquake in Peru. Earlier in 1970, the 4th most deadly earthquake of the world…
Massive Earthquake rocks Peru, 1000 feared killed Read More »
It is time California got ready for a severe earthquake that would shake it to its core. An disastrous earthquake can strike any moment.
California is vulnerable to severe earthquakes because of the San Andreas Fault, which being a transform or…
Earthquake any time in southern California Read More »
Plate tectonics has puzzled scientists and geologists for long. More baffling is the drive mechanism of the plates. Is it the convection currents that drive the plates? How is heat generation varies at times?
Plate tectonics is the story of the…
Heat flow inside earth depends on size of plates Read More »
Recently, the scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory of US Dept. of Energy, used x-ray to explain the anatomy of giant insects. This was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of science. The study was funded by the National..
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Savannas, a main terrestrial biome comprises of a dynamic mix of trees and grasses that encompasses open woodlands and grassland. Savannas are frequently seen as a transitional zone, between forest regions and desert regions and are also much…
Will Australia give up the world’s last great savannas to drought-hit farmers? Read More »
Would you have thought that a furry, gentle squirrel could stand its ground and fight a deadly, rattling killer snake? It very much does; in fact, it takes the supposedly suicidal stance of sand kicking, attacking and waving its tail to the snakes..
Rattlers rattle vs. squirrels infrared tails Read More »
The Great Lakes, the largest group of fresh water lakes on Earth seem to be getting deprived of more and more water. The reason for the same seem to be in dispute, with some are leveling blame at the changing climate, new rainfall patterns, others at.
Great lakes in Peril as water levels in three, plunges below normal Read More »
Recently, the Red Data book of the Bird Life International (BLI), has listed about 189 endangered species. BLI will be launching the world’s most ambitious bird conservation project. However, conservationists are running out of time to save the…
BirdLife International organizes fair to save endangered birds Read More »
The British Isles are resident to around 2500 moth species, of which over 300 species are garden moths. While moths in general are in decline in Britain, one particular species the Common Clothes Moth is seeing an unprecedented rise in its population….
Booming Moth Population in Britain Read More »
