Welcome To The Strange World Of Reptiles
Natural selection has provided them with exciting qualities that have allowed them to survive. But, of course, its intimidating appearance is still curious for universal taxonomy. Studies have determined the rarest reptiles in the world based on their appearance and…
The Sun – The Star of the Solar System (Part 2)
We often fail to realize how important influences the sun has on our planet – it influences the weather, seasons, ocean currents, climates and even lives of plants (through photosynthesis). In the first article, we’ve learned some quite interesting facts…
Debunking 3 myths about vaccines
This one is for all the Karens out there- vaccines are actually good for you, since they give your body the proper antibodies to fight off diseases that decimated our ancestors. The US Health Organization has spent the past 20…
The Effects of Alcohol On The Brain.
You do not have to be a genius to know that alcohol affects the brain. From the second drink, your reaction time is already slower than usual. When you are drunk, you struggle to walk, have blurred vision and can…
Sea Creatures Who Are Out of This World (Part 2)
Nature keeps mysteries yet to be discovered. Something that has always intrigued humans is the seabed, and we know very little about it. There are strange species related to other existing species, but they are almost nothing alike, such as…
The Sun – The Star of the Solar System
Long, long ago, the Dakota Indians of the North American plains used to perform a sun dance each year to beseech the sun god for blessings and visions. It was a very spectacular performance, holding some religious meanings. This ritual…
Sea Creatures Who Are Out of This World (Part 1)
Sea slugs are poisonous mollusks with an efficient defence system; they are characterized by having a non-segmented, transparent body with the ability to emit light. They breathe through gills located in different areas of their bodies; they have two sensory…
11 Fascinating Facts About Outer Space
When you look up at the stars, what do you think about? That we may not be alone? The vastness of it all? There’s a lot to wonder about space. The fact is we don’t know all the answers about…
What Makes the Delta COVID-19 Variant So Dreadfully Successful?
The Delta variant has become the most dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 worldwide in less than a year. After first being identified in India in October 2020, the variant sparked a catastrophic second wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths in India…
Insects with Potential Medicinal Significance
Insects have been used in folk medicines for a long time in many tribes. Indigenous people believe that the earth provides us with everything that we need. Numerous pharmacists have proved that insects and natural herbs can be used as…