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Extremophiles

Extremophiles are organisms that thrive in environments once thought too harsh to support life. The name comes from Latin: extremus (extreme) and Greek philos (lover), meaning “lovers of extremes.” These…

DeKa September 12, 2025

Climate Ecology Environmental Hazards

What Will Happen If All Glaciers Melt?

Glaciers and polar ice caps store about 70% of the world’s freshwater, covering vast areas of Greenland, Antarctica, and mountain ranges. They act not only as water reservoirs but also…

DeKa September 12, 2025

Climate Crisis Environmental Hazards

What Would Happen If the Siberian Traps Erupted Again?

The Siberian Traps are one of the largest volcanic provinces on Earth, located in Siberia, Russia. Around 252 million years ago, their massive eruptions lasted for nearly a million years,…

DeKa September 12, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

Clear-Air Turbulence: Invisible Skies, Sudden Shakes

Clear-air turbulence (CAT) is a type of turbulence that occurs in cloudless skies, often at high altitudes, without visible signs like storms or clouds. It is one of the most…

DeKa September 10, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Our Planet

What Is Turbulence and What Causes It?

Turbulence is a chaotic and irregular motion of air (or any fluid), where currents move unpredictably instead of flowing smoothly. Most people encounter it on airplanes when the aircraft suddenly…

DeKa September 10, 2025

Crisis Global Challenges Tech & Nature

What Challenges Does Modern Civilization Face?

Modern civilization has achieved unprecedented progress in science, technology, medicine, and communication. Yet, alongside these achievements, humanity faces complex challenges that threaten the stability of societies and the planet as…

DeKa September 8, 2025

Climate Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

Why It Is Important to Be Informed About the Climate Situation on Earth Today

Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges humanity faces in the 21st century. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, melting glaciers, and ocean acidification affect ecosystems, economies, and human…

DeKa September 8, 2025

Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

Why It Is Important to Prepare with Your Family in Advance for Natural Disasters and How to Do It

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms can strike suddenly and cause massive disruption to daily life. While we cannot prevent these events, preparing in advance…

DeKa September 8, 2025

Environmental Hazards Stay Safe

What Is an Emergency Bag and Why Should You Prepare One in Advance?

An emergency bag (also known as a go-bag or 72-hour kit) is a pre-packed backpack or suitcase containing essential items you may need in case of sudden emergencies. It is…

DeKa September 8, 2025

Climate Nature Our Planet

Indian Summer

Indian summer is a short period of warm, sunny weather that occurs in early autumn, usually after the first noticeable cooling. It is a transitional time between summer and fall,…

DeKa September 8, 2025