Articles for category: Ecology

Dry desert near the Sahara.

The City Beneath the Sand: Lost Civilizations of the Sahara

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a city buried beneath the sand, its secrets hidden for centuries, waiting to be discovered. This is no mere fantasy; it is the reality of the Sahara Desert, a place more mysterious and full of history than one might expect. The Sahara, often thought of as a barren wasteland, is actually a treasure trove ...

The Ancient Water Trapped in Rocks for a Billion Years

The Ancient Water Trapped in Rocks for a Billion Years

Annette Uy

Imagine a hidden world beneath our feet, where time stands still, and secrets of the ancient Earth are locked away. This is not a fantasy but a reality, as scientists uncover water trapped in rocks for over a billion years. This discovery is not only astonishing but also reshapes our understanding of Earth’s history. It ...

When the River Reclaims Its Path: The Hidden Risk of Levee Breaks in the U.S.

When the River Reclaims Its Path: The Hidden Risk of Levee Breaks in the U.S.

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up one morning to find that a river, long tamed by human engineering, has suddenly and violently reclaimed its ancient path. This isn’t just a dramatic scenario for a Hollywood blockbuster; it’s a very real possibility faced by communities across the United States. Levees, those earthen embankments that line many of our rivers, ...

Bird's-eye view of Ediacara Hills under cloudy sky.

The Ancient Sea Creatures Hidden in South Australia’s Ediacara Hills

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the oceans teemed with life forms so bizarre and unique that they resembled alien creatures from a science fiction novel. Welcome to the Ediacara Hills in South Australia, a treasure trove of ancient sea creatures that have baffled scientists and ignited the imaginations of nature lovers around the globe. These hills ...

Sinkhole Guatemala.

The Real-Life Sinkhole That Swallowed an Entire Town

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine waking up one morning to find that your hometown has vanished into the earth. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Yet, for the residents of a small town in Guatemala, this nightmare became a reality. Sinkholes, often seen as mere geological phenomena, can have catastrophic impacts on human lives. This article ...

9 Interesting Facts About Earth's Geology

9 Interesting Facts About Earth’s Geology

Andrew Alpin

Think about the last time you felt the ground beneath your feet and wondered about the incredible forces shaping our planet. Every pebble, every mountain range, and every earthquake tells a story that stretches back billions of years. You might be surprised to learn that the very rock you’re standing on has traveled thousands of ...