Scientists believe that about 10% of the permafrost in the Northern hemisphere has defrosted since 1900. One of the biggest problems caused by this thaw is that as the ice melts the organic materials in the soil beneath start to rot.
Why Readers Won’t Abandon Print
When e-books first hit virtual book stores, many predicted the demise of the printed book. After all, digital music pretty much ended the CD industry.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Meeting
It often happens that very little comes out of a brainstorming meeting. Employees, often highly paid, go off to an outside venue and sit about the session with too little preparation beforehand. Yet some careful planning can make all the difference.
How Math Changed The World One Equation at a Time
Imagine a world without electricity, cars, air travel, or smartphones. For most of history, these technologies will have been totally unimaginable–the stuff of science fiction. Yet, today we can’t imagine life without them.
It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Passion
Feel like some inspiration today? Looking for a new start in life? This infographic takes a look at some of the most successful achievers from our lifetimes and tracks how they bucked the trends.
The Spectacular Northern Lights – A Thing of Legend
The Northern Lights have fascinated people for centuries. The earliest depiction of the Northern Lights may be in cave drawings dating back 30,000 years!
Friend or Foe? An Introduction to US Spiders
There are around 40,000 known species of spiders found across the world. They are present on every continent except Antarctica. Though many people fear spiders they are an essential part of our ecosystem.
50 Hearty Soups To Get You Ready For Winter
A good pot of stew has served families since man first lit a fire and placed a pot upon it. Waterproof, heatproof vessels go back somewhere between 5,000 and 9,000 years and were no doubt used to cook the family meal.
Why Ancient Civilizations Built Pyramids
Most of us associate pyramids with Egyptian pharaohs, but ancient people from across the globe have left behind pyramids and many are surprisingly similar in shape and form.
Warming Up with a Coffee Cocktail
Most of us enjoy a steaming cup of coffee before work each day. A good kick of caffeine is the perfect wake up call. But there’s no reason to restrict your coffee to the daytime only.