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The Driest Place on Earth: Chile’s Atacama Desert

The Atacama Desert has the distinction of being the driest place on Earth, but there are a number of other places that are similarly (but not quite as) arid. It may come as no surprise that the driest regions on the planet are typically deserts, where precipitation is extremely scarce. 1. McMurdo Dry Valleys Although… Continue reading The Driest Place on Earth: Chile’s Atacama Desert

A Comprehensive Guide to the Layers of the Earth

Our planet consists of several earth’s layers, each playing a vital role in Earth’s overall structure and function. From the core, nestled deep within Earth’s center, to the mantle and the crust that forms the surface we live on, understanding these layers provides valuable information about the geological processes that have shaped our planet. As… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to the Layers of the Earth

Eight Menacing Saber-Toothed Creatures That Stalked the Earth Long Ago | Science

A variety of saber-toothed animals have evolved to fill different niches. Matt Celeskey / Charles R. Knight Public Domain / Juan Carlos Cisneros, Fernando Abdala, Tea Jashashvill, Ana de Oliveira Bueno, Paula Dentzien-Dias CC By-SA 4.0 / Mauricio Antón CC By-SA 3.0 Evolution has a fondness for saber-toothed creatures. Time and again, animals with elongated… Continue reading Eight Menacing Saber-Toothed Creatures That Stalked the Earth Long Ago | Science

Humans Take Out More Wild Species Than Any Other Predator on Earth | Science

Humans hunt, kill or capture a massive number of species. Surprisingly, most of this is for non-food reasons. dpa picture alliance / Alamy Stock Photo This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Some people may be picky eaters, but… Continue reading Humans Take Out More Wild Species Than Any Other Predator on Earth | Science