Squirrels like traffic and always feel safer in urban areas: here’s why…
The life of urban wild animals is a fascinating world: we are talking about animals that have to reconcile their ...
Are there rocks formed by human activity?
There are new types of “rocks” born from human waste: they are waste from the steel industry which in the ...
It’s the dirtiest spot in the washing machine, yet it only takes a minute to clean.
Your washing machine works tirelessly to clean your clothes, but harbors a surprisingly dirty secret in one specific location. While ...
This flower is one of the few that blooms year-round, yet it remains little known.
Gardening enthusiasts constantly search for plants that provide year-round beauty without demanding excessive maintenance. While most flowering species offer seasonal ...
Relative humidity: what it is, how it is measured and normal values
Relative humidity is the percentage that indicates the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum ...
What are biomes: types, characteristics and examples
Biomes are large regions of the planet that share a characteristic climate, vegetation and fauna. They are a way of ...
Extreme floods in the Mediterranean: a factor that favors them has been found
A dead end between mountains and sea traps moist air over some regions for a long time, causing record floods. ...
Heat waves: what they are, causes and consequences
Among extreme climate phenomena, heat waves have gained prominence in recent years due to their increasing frequency and intensity. Although ...
Chloroplasts: what they are, structure, function and where they are found
Chloroplasts are cellular organelles typical of photosynthesizing eukaryotic plant cells. Its structure includes inner membrane, outer membrane, intermembrane compartment, thylakoid, ...