Articles for author: Trizzy Orozco

A viking in his throne.

The Vikings in America: Did Norse Explorers Reach New England Before Columbus?

Trizzy Orozco

The tales of the Vikings have long intrigued historians and adventurers alike, their sagas echoing through centuries with stories of exploration, conquest, and survival. One of the most captivating chapters in Viking lore is their alleged journey to the shores of North America. Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, did these Norse explorers reach ...

Symplocarpus foetidus.

Plants That Melt Snow Around Them: Nature’s Built-In Heat Tech

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine wandering through a snow-blanketed forest and stumbling upon a patch of earth where the snow seems to melt away as if by magic. Most people would think this is just a trick of the sun or a pocket of warm air, but the real reason might be even more astonishing: certain plants have evolved ...

Plastic Waste: Building the Future

The Fight Against Single-Use Plastics: Grassroots Movements Leading the Charge

Trizzy Orozco

The issue of single-use plastics is a pressing environmental concern that has captured the attention of people worldwide. These everyday items, used once and often discarded carelessly, are wreaking havoc on our planet. From oceans to landfills, the impact of these plastics is far-reaching and devastating. Grassroots movements are emerging as a powerful force in ...

Meteor showers

Meteorite Mysteries: The Biggest Space Rocks That Have Fallen in the U.S.

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine looking up at the night sky, a vast ocean of shimmering stars, and suddenly witnessing a fiery streak blazing across the heavens. This celestial show often heralds the descent of a meteorite, a fragment of space rock that has journeyed millions of miles to make an impactful landing on Earth. The United States, with ...

Purple Sea Urchin, strongylocentrotus purpuratus, California

Why Is Purple So Rare in Nature—and Why Did Royalty Love It?

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine walking through a field of wildflowers on a bright spring day. Reds, yellows, and blues jump out at you, painting the landscape in bursts of color. But where is the purple? You might spot a violet here or a lavender there, but compared to the riot of other hues, purple seems almost like a ...

Antarctic Moss.

How Antarctic Moss Can Survive Being Frozen for 1,500 Years

Trizzy Orozco

The icy expanses of Antarctica are home to some of the most resilient life forms on Earth. Among these tenacious organisms, Antarctic moss stands out as a remarkable survivor. Imagine a plant that can endure the harshest climates, lying dormant under layers of ice for centuries, only to spring back to life when the conditions ...