Tag: world
Arid Aral Sea Could be Resurrected
In 1960, the Aral Sea in central Asia was the world’s fourth largest lake. But massive irrigation programmes begun during the Soviet era diverted...
Contribution of Ancient Indian Scientists to World Science
Some acknowledged, some unknown to the world, these Indian scientists from years of lore have created and strengthened the fundamentals of modern science.
Aryabhatta I...
Understanding the Small World Effect – Part II
Continuing with the previous post we look at some more interesting connections related to the Small Word Effect phenomenon and how could it really...
Understanding the Small World Effect – Part I
It appears that the seemingly random connections that cause us to declare “it’s a small world” can be used to explain everything from globalization...
View Climate Change Now in Animation
A new NASA animation reveals how currents circulate, and their possible impact on climate change. James Lloyd investigates. This striking image of the North...
Can Geoengineering Prevent Climate Change?
Climatic changes over the years have resulted in rising concerns of our planet's future among scientists all over the world. Famed British scientist James...
What Lies Beneath is What We Cannot Fathom
Bill mcGuire considers whether we should be toying with what lies beneath. During prehistoric times, cataclysmic eruptions at one or other of the world’s...
The Future of Earth in a Million Years From Now
Have you ever thought of the future of our planet a million years from now? A million years from now, who can say whether...
The Final Hour of the Earth Day and the Earth Anthem
Last month on the 28th of March, 2014, we celebrated the Earth Hour. If you were busy or somehow forgot about this annual hourly...
What Created Niagara Falls and why is it Eroding Year After...
Niagara Falls is one of the most visited sites in the world. The marvellous cascades of the falls attract thousands of visitors each year....
