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Why the Amazon Rainforest Is So Important for the Planet’s Health

Annette Uy

The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” and it’s not hard to see why. Spanning over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries, the Amazon is a colossal natural marvel that plays a vital role in maintaining our planet’s climatic balance, biodiversity, and ecological health. But what makes this ...

How Scientists Keep Finding New Species in the Amazon — And Why It Still Matters

How Scientists Keep Finding New Species in the Amazon — And Why It Still Matters

Annette Uy

Deep within the lush, tangled heart of the Amazon rainforest, the world’s greatest living treasure chest continues to surprise us. Imagine a place so vast and mysterious that, even today, scientists regularly stumble upon creatures and plants never before seen by human eyes. From neon-colored frogs to trees that tower like ancient skyscrapers, the Amazon ...

Meet the Forest Guardians: Indigenous Tribes Fighting to Save the Amazon

Meet the Forest Guardians: Indigenous Tribes Fighting to Save the Amazon

Annette Uy

Deep beneath the emerald canopy, where sunlight dances through tangled vines and the air thrums with life, an ancient struggle unfolds. Here, in the beating heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous tribes are not just surviving; they are fiercely defending their homeland. Their courage and wisdom might be the world’s last hope for saving the ...

The Amazon’s Underground Mounds: Ancient Earthworks Now Visible From the Sky

The Amazon’s Underground Mounds: Ancient Earthworks Now Visible From the Sky

Annette Uy

For centuries, the Amazon rainforest has been shrouded in mystery—a green ocean that swallowed secrets whole. Legends spoke of lost civilizations, but thick jungle and muddy rivers kept their stories buried. Now, thanks to modern technology and a shift in scientific thinking, breathtaking patterns have emerged from beneath the canopy: ancient earthworks, massive mounds, and ...

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The Deepest Parts of the Amazon: What We Still Don’t Know

Annette Uy

The Amazon rainforest, often described as the Earth’s lungs, remains one of the planet’s most mysterious and least explored regions. Despite its grandeur and ecological significance, much of the Amazon’s dense core is shrouded in mystery, holding secrets that scientists are only beginning to uncover. This article delves into the depths of the Amazon, highlighting ...

The Amazon Fires Are Not Just Natural — Here’s What’s Really Fueling Them

The Amazon Fires Are Not Just Natural — Here’s What’s Really Fueling Them

Annette Uy

The sight of the Amazon rainforest ablaze is nothing short of gut-wrenching. For many, it feels almost unthinkable that the world’s largest tropical forest—often called the “lungs of the planet”—can be so vulnerable. Yet, every dry season, photographs emerge of billowing smoke, scorched earth, and animals fleeing the flames. The truth, however, is far more ...

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Trees as Silent Witnesses: Tracking Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon

April Joy Jovita

Illegal gold mining in the Amazon rainforest has long been a source of environmental degradation and human health risks. Now, researchers have discovered an unexpected ally in the fight against this illicit activity: trees. By analyzing mercury concentrations in the tree rings, scientists can trace the environmental impact of gold mining, offering a novel approach ...

7 Mysterious Ancient Cities Discovered Deep in the Amazon Rainforest

7 Mysterious Ancient Cities Discovered Deep in the Amazon Rainforest

Jan Otte

You might think the Amazon is just an endless green maze of trees and wildlife, but beneath that canopy lies something extraordinary. Hidden for centuries under thick vegetation are the remains of entire civilizations that once thrived in what we wrongly assumed was untouched wilderness. Today’s cutting-edge technology has finally pulled back the jungle’s curtain ...