Plate tectonics: More than a theory The Earth is in a state of change. It has been in this state since its beginning, some 4.5 billion years ago. It will continue to change long into the future. Try as we…
Read more
Environmental stress is the pressure exerted by human interventions and natural events on the delicate components of the environment. It describes the pressure to co-exist and maintain balance in the context of the ever-increasing demands and damages that derails the…
Read more
Starting a rock collection is very simple and inexpensive. Studying the rocks collected one can obtain a wealth of knowledge about the earth and its history. Rocks can be collected anywhere at anytime. Rocks are broken up into three classification…
Read more
From erupting volcanoes to deep ocean seabeds, rocks are being formed all around us. Rocks are the foundation of the earth and may seem indestructible and everlasting but in truth are constantly changing. This is reflected in the three basic…
Read more
A percolation, “perc” or “perk” test is used to determine whether the soil absorption rate is sufficient for the anticipated capacity of a septic system or leach field. The perk test also indicates the best location and layout for the…
Read more
The turning point of modern oceanography occurred between 1872 and 1876 when the HMS Challenger set sail for the sole purpose of exploring the world’s oceans. The Challenger Expedition sought to collect data on ocean temperatures, water chemistry, currents, marine…
Read more
The Challenger expedition was one of the first scientific expeditions intended to gather data about the ocean’s unexplored features. During the expedition which lasted from 1872-1876, the scientific crew gathered data on the temperature, water chemistry, currents, marine organisms and…
Read more
For many, cold winter weather is something that usually does not fall below 30 or -14 degrees Fahrenheit. Some may experience much colder winter weather, with temperatures falling to even -4 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Even in such instances, the…
Read more
Standing at the bench, beaker in hand, I paused and scrutinized the tiny droplets of water still ferociously clinging to the inside of the slowly drying glass. Waiting to do a simple experiment and impatient, I turned to my professor…
Read more
Individual conservation efforts can make a positive difference in any region around the globe. Clean drinking water is a necessity. The major rivers like Amazon, Thames, Ganges, are polluted. In order to clean the polluted rivers, different steps can be…
Read more