Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

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8 Times the Midwest Surprised Scientists with Ice Age Fossils

Maria Faith Saligumba

A frozen mammoth tusk pokes through Midwestern soil as a farmer plows his field—can you imagine the shock? The American Midwest may seem like a land of cornfields and endless skies, but hidden beneath this landscape are secrets from another world, buried for tens of thousands of years. Every so often, a discovery stops scientists ...

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7 Animals That Have Built Their Own Cities

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a bustling metropolis, teeming with life, where every corner holds a story, and every structure serves a purpose. These aren’t just the cities built by humans, but remarkable urban sprawls crafted by animals. In the wild, certain creatures have mastered the art of construction, creating sophisticated habitats that rival our own architectural feats. From ...

Machu Picchu, Mexico at daytime

The Great Forgetting: How Civilizations Lose Their Genius

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where the wonders of ancient science are lost to the mists of time, where the secrets of architecture, medicine, and mathematics slip quietly out of human memory. It’s almost unthinkable, yet this haunting phenomenon—the great forgetting—has shaped the rise and fall of civilizations for millennia. The most dazzling cultures in history, from ...

A firefighter quelling a section of a wildfire.

How Californias Wildfires Are Changing Its Ecosystem and Wildlife Forever

Maria Faith Saligumba

Wildfires have long been a part of California’s natural history, with the state’s climate and vegetation primed for combustion. However, in recent decades, the intensity and frequency of these fires have escalated, driven largely by climate change and human activities. This growing crisis is not only reshaping the landscape but also profoundly altering ecosystems and ...

blue ocean water during daytime

The Oldest Water on Earth: Found Trapped in Rock, and Still Flowing

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine holding a glass of water that’s been sealed away since before the first dinosaurs ever took a breath—that’s the kind of mind-bending discovery scientists made when they found the oldest water on Earth. Deep beneath our feet, trapped inside ancient rocks, lie pockets of liquid that have remained untouched for billions of years. This ...

mushroom fungus.

How Mushroom Leather and Other Plant Based Fabrics Are Changing Fashion

Maria Faith Saligumba

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, sustainability has become a paramount concern, pushing designers and innovators to explore alternatives to traditional materials that often strain the environment. Among the most exciting developments in this area is the emergence of plant-based fabrics, like mushroom leather, that promise not only eco-friendliness but also durability and aesthetic appeal. ...