Articles for author: Maria Faith Saligumba

Australian saltwater crocodile versus the American Alligator

Living Fossils: The Creatures That Evolution Left Unchanged for Millions of Years

Maria Faith Saligumba

Nature often surprises us with its ability to adapt and evolve, yet some creatures seem to defy this rule. Known as “living fossils,” these extraordinary beings have remained largely unchanged for millions of years. This phenomenon captivates scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, prompting questions about the mysteries of evolution and survival. These ancient survivors continue ...

a grassy hill with a cemetery in the background

Newgrange: Ireland’s 5,200-Year-Old Solar-Aligned Tomb

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine standing in complete darkness, deep within an ancient stone chamber, when suddenly a single shaft of sunlight pierces through the gloom, illuminating the corridor with golden light. This isn’t just any light — it’s the winter solstice sunrise, and it has been happening at the exact same moment for over 5,000 years. Welcome to ...

A dramatic scene of a dust storm engulfing a building and sparse vegetation in the foreground.

The Dust Bowl’s Echo: Could It Happen Again in the 21st Century?

Maria Faith Saligumba

Picture this: you’re driving down a highway in Kansas when suddenly, the sky turns black. Not from storm clouds, but from billions of particles of topsoil being ripped from the earth and hurled skyward by relentless winds. For those who lived through the 1930s Dust Bowl, this nightmare was reality. Today, as we face unprecedented ...