Nature: The Foundation of Life on Earth
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Nature: The Foundation of Life on Earth

Nature encompasses all living organisms, landscapes, and physical phenomena that exist independently of human activity. It includes forests, oceans, mountains, rivers, animals, plants, and the atmosphere. Nature is both a…
Animal Diversity on Earth
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Animal Diversity on Earth

Animal diversity refers to the variety of animal species that inhabit Earth, ranging from microscopic organisms to the largest mammals. Scientists estimate that there are more than 8.7 million species…
Why the Sea Is Salty
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Why the Sea Is Salty

The salty taste of seawater is one of the most recognizable features of our oceans. While freshwater rivers flow constantly into the sea, carrying dissolved minerals, the oceans remain salty…
Extremophiles
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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…
Indian Summer
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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,…