Category: Discovery
Indonesia has 75% of the World’s Volcanoes
The archipelago of Indonesia consists of more than 13,000 islands, spread over an area that is similar in size to that of the continental United States. It is the country with the greatest number and density of active volcanoes. Indonesia represents over 75% of… Continue Reading “Indonesia has 75% of the World’s Volcanoes”
Volvo Ocean Race
In recent years The Ocean Race has made solid steps towards greater inclusion and diversity of participants in the competition. The Ocean Race’s work towards greater inclusion and diversity is not just with respect to the sailors, but across all aspects of the organization… Continue Reading “Volvo Ocean Race”
Beijing Underground City
There are many charming rumors that surround the Beijing Underground City (地下城). Many of them suggest that the network of tunnels under Beijing are for purposes-unknown and that their existence is suspicious. Beijing’s Underground City Dixia Cheng is a cornucopia of arched, hospital-white corridors… Continue Reading “Beijing Underground City”
Deciphering the Maya Script
According to Yuri Knorozov, you don’t need to jump across the pyramids to understand how to work with texts. Knorozov was a Soviet linguist and ethnographer who managed to decipher the script of the Maya civilization. He published an article in 1952 proclaiming his… Continue Reading “Deciphering the Maya Script”
Pacific Salmon Run
Also known as a silver, coho are the second least abundant (following Chinook) salmon. While they are one of the most commercially sought after species they make up only 7-10% of the commercial salmon fishery. They spend 1-2 years in freshwater, and prefer near… Continue Reading “Pacific Salmon Run”
Amazing Telepathic Abilities of Animals and Plants
Can animals and plants communicate with us through telepathy? You may have heard that some humans can communicate using telepathy. But did you know that telepathy is not exclusive to humans? In fact, all life forms in this world, including animals and plants, are… Continue Reading “Amazing Telepathic Abilities of Animals and Plants”
Scientists found Fossilized Remains of 340-Pound Giant Penguin in New Zealand
There are 17 to 19 species of penguins living today, most in the Southern Hemisphere. Also found in New Zealand and parts of Zealandia, are other flightless birds – like an ancestor to New Zealand’s beloved Kiwi and a giant “elephant bird” that also… Continue Reading “Scientists found Fossilized Remains of 340-Pound Giant Penguin in New Zealand”
Sockeye & Pink Salmon
Sockeye salmon, also known as the red fish, red, or blue-black, are the most important commercial species. Sockeye have long gill rakes as they primary feed on plankton when in the ocean. They have the greatest life history diversity and can spend anywhere from… Continue Reading “Sockeye & Pink Salmon”
The Mystery of the Longyou Caves in China
For as long as anyone could remember the ponds of Longyou County were thought of as “bottomless,” but when one local set out to see how deep they really were he discovered the first in a series of massive hand-carved caves, the origin of… Continue Reading “The Mystery of the Longyou Caves in China”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 