Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Ecology

Snowy Mountain Everest.

Mount Everest Day: The Biology of Survival at Extreme Altitudes

Trizzy Orozco

They say the air on Mount Everest is so thin you can almost taste your own heartbeat. Imagine stepping into a world where your lungs beg for oxygen, your blood thickens like syrup, and every cell in your body fights to stay alive. On Mount Everest, the line between life and death is drawn by ...

The Faint Young Sun Paradox: How Did Earth Stay Warm With a Weak Early Sun?

The Faint Young Sun Paradox: How Did Earth Stay Warm With a Weak Early Sun?

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up on a planet bathed in soft, golden light—not the dazzling brilliance we know today, but a much dimmer sun gently warming ancient rocks and seas. Yet somehow, life sprang forth, and oceans didn’t freeze into endless ice. This is the heart of one of Earth science’s most thrilling mysteries: the Faint Young ...

Earths diverse flora and fauna.

The Last Uncharted Places on Earth Where No Human Has Set Foot

Maria Faith Saligumba

The world is a vast place, and despite our technological advances and insatiable curiosity, there are still regions that remain untouched by human presence. These pristine locations offer a glimpse into untouched nature, diverse ecosystems, and the formidable beauty of uncharted territories. In this article, we’ll journey through some of Earth’s last uncharted places, exploring ...

The Enigmatic Amazon Rainforest

The Tipping Point: How Close Is the Amazon to Becoming a Savanna?

Trizzy Orozco

The Amazon rainforest, often called the lungs of our planet, is teetering on the edge of an ecological cliff. Imagine walking beneath the towering emerald canopy, hearing the chorus of unseen creatures, and feeling the sticky warmth of life itself pulsing around you. Now, picture that same landscape transformed into a dry, open savanna—trees replaced ...

A team of anti-poaching guards

The Threat of Poaching and What is Being Done to Combat It

Maria Faith Saligumba

Poaching, often referred to as the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife, has been a significant threat to biodiversity across the globe. It involves the unlawful harvest of animals or plants and infringes upon the rights of wildlife, often leading to severe ecological imbalances. From iconic elephants and rhinos to rare orchids and marine ...