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Symphony of Wildlife

INTRODUCTION  On your next vacation in mountains,walk down into the forest lane at dawn or sit calmly near a lake in the evening,then you'll realize something extraordinary and fascinating—a world alive with movement,sound,rhythm and purpose. This hidden symphony of wildlife was in existence long before humans learned to build civilization,and its still continues its ancient melody even today but now this inheritance is on the verge of extinction. The bright wings of butterflies which flutter over the wildflowers, echoing calls of whales across the ocean,all the wildlife beings adds richness,balance and meaning to our planet. Even before we could understand the impact,most of these creatures are disappearing at a faster rate than we could imagine. In this blog post,we will explore the magical world of wildlife,its importance and how we as individuals can play a role in protecting it. Sup A WORLD OF FASCINATING DIVERSITY  The planet Earth is a habitat ...

The Science of Immortality

INTRODUCTION  It is a human tendency from centuries to be fascinated about the thought about being able to live forever. Immortality has always been one of our biggest and deepest desires like the mythical 'Fountain of Youth' and the elixirs sought by ancient alchemists. Although it sounds like a storyline of some fantasy novel but modern biology has uncovered something truly incredible. Some of the creatures present in nature might have found ways to escape the process of aging on their own. In this blog post,we will explore about biological immortality by gaining knowledge about jellyfish growing young again,lobsters reproduce for forever and how tiny hydras defy time. Sup TIME TRAVELER OF NATURE:JELLYFISH  Out of all the known organisms, let's explore the mysterious and fascinating process of immortality of a jellyfish named Turritopsis dohrnii  . It is a tiny and transparent jellyfish which is barely across 4 millimeters and holds the superpower which de...

A worldwide concern: Global Warming

INTRODUCTION  The most pressing issue with far reaching consequences for the environment of our generation is Global Warming as along with the environment it eventually affects human health and economy. The term 'Global warming' basically means the rise in average temperature of the Earth's surface because of the human activities which releases greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Such gases trap heat from the sun which leads to a warming effect on the planet. This warming of the planet leads to certain consequences such as rise in sea levels,more frequent and severe heatwaves and changes in precipitation patterns. Coastal communities and ecosystems are affected due to rising sea levels and frequent heatwaves can severely impact human health. Droughts and Floods are becoming more common due to changes in precipitation patterns due to which agricultural activities are affected. It is essential to reduce global warming for avoiding its seve...