Plants are the masters of survival and reproduction, and they have developed some truly ingenious ways of dispersing their seeds in order to thrive and spread across the land. From fluffy seeds that float on the wind to explosive capsules that shoot seeds far and wide, there are countless strategies that plants use to ensure […]
Category: Environment
A Closer Look at the 14 Main Types of Clouds
As the guardians of the sky, meteorologists delve deep into the mysteries of the Earth’s atmosphere, unraveling the intricate web of weather patterns and the forces that shape them. Equipped with a diverse array of tools and techniques, these intrepid scientists use their findings to predict the weather and understand the impacts it has on […]
How Can You Help Prevent the Disappearance of Fireflies
The disappearance of fireflies is thought to be caused by human habitat destruction, increasing light pollution from construction, and increased traffic. However, there are a few things you can do to support the resurgence of fireflies in your region. Since scientists have just recently started researching firefly populations and the available information is still unclear, […]
Artist Transforms PET Plastic Bottles Into Animal And Nature Inspired Artworks
With the countless number of plastic containers and materials dumped everyday in landfills around the world or that end up floating in our oceans, the plastic pollution has already become a critical situation. Environmentally-conscious artist Veronika Richterová wanted to make a contribution towards upcycling plastic bottles in her own way. And this, she certainly did, […]
Chainsaw Artist Transforms A Discarded Redwood Stump Into A Giant Octopus Sculpture
The American chainsaw artist and woodcarver Jeffrey Michael Samudosky has been creating elaborate carving artworks from a variety of Pacific Northwest trees. Based in Gig Harbor, Washington, Samudosky is a self-taught carver who started his company, JMS Wood Sculpture, in 1998. Since he had started his career, Samudosky has appeared on the Discovery Channel and […]
Best 25 Photos Of The 2022 Storm Photos Of The Year Competition
The second annual Storm Photos of the Year competition has announced its winners for 2022. Affectionately called “The Stormys”, the competition is organized by seasoned storm/landscape photographer Mike Olbinski. The well-known photographer created this annual competition as a means to provide more recognition to the dedication of both professional and amateur storm photographers. Storm photography […]
This Artist Creates Hypnotic Stone Arrangements Along The Beach That Will Leave You Stunned
Giving back to nature in the form of art is one of the most amazing thing someone can do for our planet. Jon Foreman is one of these artists. Being a creator of various styles of Land Art, he is continuously in search of the “different.” The artist discovered Land Art/Sculpture while in college, but […]
Rice Fields Are Transformed Into Large Scale Artworks In This Japanese Village
In the Japanese village of Inakadate, intricate designs are created on rice paddy fields by intermixing several different kinds of rice plants of varying color. The result is astounding large scale artworks that last all through the growing season until the time of harvest. This is known as Tanbo, or rice-paddy art. Over a thousand […]
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants at Home
Carnivorous houseplants, instead of sustaining themselves on a diet of water, soil minerals, and sun, get most of their nutrition from proteins, such as insects, and even from some small frogs and mammals. Carnivorous plants love swampy environments filled with moss and moisture and while they may not grow in commercial potting soil or soil […]
7 Best Carnivorous Houseplants | Indoor Easy Care Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants, for their uniqueness and beauty, are an attractive addition to your collection of houseplants. These 7 Indoor Carnivorous Plants will certainly make your living space attractive and also act as a bug repellant too. What Are Carnivorous Plants? True carnivorous plants feed only on insects, although the speed with which they can grab […]