Articles for category: Ecology

Brown wooden houses surrounded by snowy mountains.

The Ice-Storing Forests: How Artificial Snow Is Helping Save Alpine Ecosystems

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the majestic Alpine landscapes, with their snow-capped peaks and verdant valleys, are under threat. Climate change is altering these ecosystems at an alarming rate, leaving scientists and conservationists scrambling for solutions. One of the most unexpected heroes in this battle is artificial snow. Yes, you read that right. Artificial snow is ...

The Great Serpent Mound: An Iconic Earthwork

The Great Serpent Mound of Ohio: Who Built It and Why?

Trizzy Orozco

The Great Serpent Mound, coiled gracefully across the landscape of Adams County, Ohio, is one of the most enigmatic and awe-inspiring prehistoric effigies in North America. This ancient earthwork, stretching over 1,300 feet in length, has sparked the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and curious minds alike. But who were the people behind this monumental creation, ...

The World's First Legally Protected Wave: The Tale of Chicama

The World’s First Legally Protected Wave: The Tale of Chicama

Jan Otte

Have you ever imagined a wave being legally protected, just like a historic monument or a national park? It sounds surprising, doesn’t it? Yet, in a world where natural wonders are often left vulnerable, Chicama stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration. This wave is not just a marvel of nature but a symbol ...

Great Bear Rainforest.

Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest: A Living Laboratory of Evolution

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a place where the whispers of ancient trees narrate tales of time, and the soft rustle of leaves is a testament to the relentless force of evolution. Welcome to Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, a mesmerizing spectacle of biodiversity and a sanctuary for life’s most intriguing experiments. This lush, verdant expanse is not just a ...