Articles (Earth)

The Periodic Table through a Magnifying Glass
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

It took scientists 2200 years, from Greece in 400 BCE to Europe in 1800, to grasp what elements really are, because most are too changeable.


Blue Gold
(Earth Sciences)

Can you imagine your life without water? Of course not, life without water is impossible; we need water to survive.


The Elements Wrath: Volcanic Eruptions
(Earth Sciences)

One of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history is that of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79. 

The Elements Wrath: Hurricanes
(Earth Sciences)

We have all seen the iconic image of a hurricane from space, a huge swirl of clouds around a small opening.

The Elements Wrath: Droughts and Floods
(Earth Sciences)

Water disasters do not only occur when there is too much rain; they can also occur when there is not enough of it.

The Elements Wrath: Earthquakes
(Earth Sciences)

What exactly causes the ground to shake?

The Origins of the Four Elements: Air and Fire
(Earth Sciences)

From ancient civilizations to modern day, the colors and symbols of the four elements have represented the different aspects of nature and the forces of energy in our world.


The Powers of the Elements: Earth and Fire
(Earth Sciences)

The powers of the four elements of nature neither pollute nor damage our environment; they cannot be controlled by any one nation or industry, and are readily available for free for each human being on the surface of the Earth.


The Powers of the Elements: Air and Water
(Earth Sciences)

The sustainable four elements of nature provide us with a wide set of renewable energies readily available for generating electricity.


Moving Plants
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

When you read the title “Moving Plants”, you may ask yourself “Do plants move?” Guess what? They do.


A Journey to the Moon
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Being our nearest neighbor, the Moon has always found its way into the realms of human curiosity; its desolate beauty has been the source of fascination, inspiring a rich cultural and symbolic tradition.


The Origins of the Four Elements: Earth and Water
(Earth Sciences)

From ancient civilizations to modern day, the colors and symbols of the four elements have represented the different aspects of nature and the forces of energy in our world.


Analyzing the Color Palette
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Colors are a non-verbal form of communication through which people can express a certain attitude, behavior, position or even a message.


Nature's Palette: Luscious Landscape
(Earth Sciences)

With its vast red rock formations set against pure blue skies, the Chinese Zhangye Danxia mountain range resembles a real-life oil painting.

Nature's Palette: Natural Airbrush
(Earth Sciences)

We owe some of our most spectacular atmospheric phenomena to various types of scatterings: blue skies, colorful sunsets, and white clouds, among others. 


Nature's Palette: Natural Aquarelle
(Earth Sciences)

Blue, green, or transparent, what is the real color of water? When you look at a glass of water, you see it is colorless; why is it then that when you stand by a lake, sea, or ocean, the water is blue?


My Heart Leaps Up
(Earth Sciences)

“My heart leaps up when I behold A Rainbow in the Sky,” is how the English poet, William Wordsworth, described the effect of watching a rainbow on his mood in his poem My Heart Leaps Up.


Climate Change and Human Health
(Earth Sciences)

Nowadays, everyone around the world is familiar with the dangers of climate change as one of the most visible environmental concerns, where temperature is rising, polar glaciers are melting, and sea levels are rising. 


Watermelon Snow
(Earth Sciences)

Arctic glaciers play several vital environmental roles. They stabilize weather patterns and serve as natural air conditioners.

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