Tag Archives: Environment

Why Do We Find Old Buildings Underground?

Posted on September 24, 2023 by agogo22
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#Onthisday in 2022, #Manchester’s first new public park in 100 years opened

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 – Material World by Ed Conway, Salt

Posted on September 22, 2023 by agogo22

An epic journey through the six materials we rely upon to build our world. Historically, those who controlled the salt controlled the power. The world’s monopolies may have changed, but salt remains vital to our existence. Beyond the dinner table, … Continue reading →

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Sharing a snack with a curious marmot.. đŸ˜Š

Posted on September 21, 2023 by agogo22
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I Went To Scotland’s Wild Island

Posted on September 20, 2023 by agogo22

I went to Scotland’s wild island. The Isle of Jura is a remote gem in Scotland’s Southern Hebrides. Situated on the west coast near Islay, it’s the eighth-largest island in Scotland, yet it’s sparsely inhabited. Around 200 people share this … Continue reading →

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What Causes the Worst Cyclones (It’s Not Just Heat)

Posted on September 19, 2023 by agogo22

[…] mages Courtesy of Getty Images Credits: Narrator: Stephanie Sammann Writer: Ashleen Knutsen Editor: Dylan Hennessy (https://www.behance.net/dylanhennessy1) Illustrator: Jacek AmbroĹźewski Illustrator/Animator: Kirtan Patel (https://kpatart.com/illustrations) Animator: Mike Ridolfi (https://www.moboxgraphics.com/) Sound: Graham Haerther (https://haerther.net) Thumbnail: Simon Buckmaster (https://twitter.com/forgottentowel) Producer: Brian McManus ( … Continue reading →

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Why So Many Ladybugs Don’t Look Like Ladybugs

Posted on September 19, 2023 by agogo22

Ladybugs are red with black spots, right? Well, not always. There’s a lot of genetic and evolutionary reasons that they can be different colors with wacky patterns. Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them) […]

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There Were No Tumbleweeds In The Old West

Posted on September 18, 2023 by agogo22

[…] Perhaps no other plant is as synonymous with the American West as the tumbleweed. But they’re surprisingly new to North America, in fact, they’re an invasive species that didn’t show up until the very end of the “Old West” … Continue reading →

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The process of making paper from scratch…

Posted on September 17, 2023 by agogo22
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How NYC Became a Rat Kingdom đŸ€

Posted on September 16, 2023 by agogo22

Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: • Invasive Species Reshaping Our World … When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king of the urban jungle — and we made it that way! Find out … Continue reading →

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