Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

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Glacier Mice: The Rolling Moss Balls That Move Across Ice on Their Own

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine standing on a remote, icy glacier. The wind whistles, the sun glints off endless white, and then—out of the blue—you spot a fuzzy green ball gently rolling across the slick surface. No, you’re not hallucinating. You’ve just witnessed one of the strangest and most endearing natural phenomena on earth: glacier mice. These mossy spheres, ...

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From Scrolls to Silicon: What AI Is Missing About Ancient Knowledge

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine opening a dusty scroll, the parchment crackling beneath your fingertips, and realizing the wisdom scrawled inside has shaped civilizations for thousands of years. Now, imagine asking an AI to explain that wisdom, only to receive a list of facts without soul or context. There’s something deeply human—almost magical—about the way ancient knowledge was passed ...

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How Superbugs Are Evolving and What We Can Do to Stop Antibiotic Resistance

Maria Faith Saligumba

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat worldwide, posing serious risks to public health, agriculture, and the economy. As bacteria evolve into superbugs resistant to multiple antibiotics, we are increasingly at risk of entering a post-antibiotic era where common infections could become lethal once again. Understanding how superbugs develop and discovering effective strategies to combat antibiotic ...

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How Plants Talk to Each Other The Secret Language of the Plant Kingdom

Maria Faith Saligumba

When thinking of communication, our minds often jump to the vocal and non-vocal cues between animals and humans. However, the plant kingdom possesses its own intricate means of interaction, frequently referred to as “plant communication.” Although these discussions often occur on a slower timescale and through different mechanisms than those in the animal kingdom, they ...

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The Future of Sustainable Farming How We Can Protect the Planet

Maria Faith Saligumba

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainable farming has emerged as a critical solution for addressing environmental concerns and ensuring food security. As challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss intensify, it’s more important than ever to explore innovative agricultural practices that can help us feed the growing global population while protecting the earth’s ...

The Moon Over Earth

How the Moon Got Synchronized With Earth

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine looking up at the night sky and realizing the same face of the Moon has gazed down on humanity for thousands—no, millions—of years. It’s a comforting thought, almost like an ancient friend always showing its best side. But have you ever wondered why the Moon never turns its back on us? The answer is ...

A breathtaking lightning strike during a thunderstorm over the Wenatchee hills, capturing the power of nature.

Lightning Doesn’t Strike the Same Place Twice? It Definitely Does.

Maria Faith Saligumba

The familiar saying “lightning never strikes the same place twice” is one of those phrases we toss around without thinking. But what if I told you it’s spectacularly, electrically wrong? Imagine a skyscraper bristling with anticipation during a summer storm, or a lone tree on a windswept hilltop—both waiting for that crackling bolt from the ...