2021 was a landmark year for renewable energy as 38 percent of the world’s demand for power was met by clean energy sources, Ember, a climate and energy think-tank revealed in its annual report. This might be the much needed welcome news as countries push towards renewables in a bid to reduce emissions. Many countries have … Read more
When you think of high-end fashion, Louis Vuitton is often one of the top brands that spring to mind. This luxury brand has been around for decades, gaining global fame and becoming one of the world’s most popular names in fashion. But what else is there to know about Louis Vuitton aside from being a … Read more
Introduction The main use of coal is to generate electricity. It takes about 1 million years for coal to form. The United States has more coal than any other fossil fuel resource.This is one of the fun facts about coal. Coal is the second most consumed fossil fuel in the world, behind petroleum, (which includes … Read more
Introduction For future Mars astronauts, no wastewater must go to waste. A team from Spanish technological center Tekniker is developing a new sustainable life support mechanisms, required to help astronauts live on Mars for long periods. The ‘photoelectrochemical’ system converts astronaut wastewater and carbon dioxide from Mars’ atmosphere into fuel using sunlight. Wastewater combined with CO2 makes … Read more
Introduction SpaceXCEO, Elon Musk, believes that his company’s Starlink satellites are not easy for adversaries like Russia or China to take down. Musk said this during an interview with Business Insider. Musk spoke to Mathias Döpfner, the CEO of Axel Springer, the company that owns Business Insider, recently at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. The … Read more
Introduction Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued their U.S. spring outlook on March 17, 2022, and their top concern was worsening drought in the West and southern Plains. Several western states have experimented with cloud seeding to try to increase precipitation, but how well does that actually work? Atmospheric scientist William Cotton explains. On mountain peaks … Read more
If you’re interested in technology and electronics, you’ve heard about the ongoing global chip shortage. For several years, it’s been influencing several industries — from automakers to consumer electronics. The Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have worsened the situation. Countries like the U.S. and China are investing considerable sums in producing more semiconductors to overcome this … Read more
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac. It starts from March 21st to April 19th. People born under this sign are likely to be strong and passionate leaders with lots of friends. Those with this zodiac sign could be referred to as “Arians” or “Ariens”. But you’ll often hear them simply called “Aries.” Do … Read more
Earlier this month, techno king Elon Musk tweeted that he thinks that Europe should restart its dormant nuclear power stations to deal with the energy crisis resulting from the Ukraine war. One country at least is listening. Belgium announced on Friday that it would delay its plans to scrub nuclear by one more decade, according to Tech Explore. Extending the … Read more
Introduction Back in February, Mykhailo Fedorov, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, tweeted at SpaceX founder Elon Musk asking the billionaire to connect the Ukrainian nation with the internet. Within hours, Musk responded that the company’s Starling satellite Internet service was “now active in Ukraine” with “more terminals along the way.” Now, in an interview published by The … Read more
Introduction Many people have heard about arctic wolves, but what exactly are these animals? It’s a white wolf that lives in the arctic tundra in North America and Greenland. These wolves are the only species of wolf that is completely white, and their unique coloring makes them a very unique animal. However, despite their beauty, … Read more
Introduction As the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing planets in the solar system. Compared to our comprehension of the Moon and Mars, not much is known about this planet with a hostile environment. Mercury’s crust is mostly in the form of graphite, a pure form of carbon … Read more
Introduction: Hydrogen – The Most Abundant Element of the Universe Hydrogen – The Most Abundant Element of the Universe. The hydrogen atom is the first and simplest atom, containing only a single proton and electron. Atomic mass: 1 u.This is also one of the fun facts about hydrogen. Hydrogen – The Most Abundant Element of … Read more
Introduction Royal Air Force successfully completed a drone flight using only synthetic kerosene, an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, the Ministry of Defence of the U.K. tweeted recently. As the world moves to greener options, militaries must also chip in to reduce their carbon footprints. Last month, in its first-ever climate strategy report, the … Read more
Introduction: What is Pompeii? What is Pompeii? There are several facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is an ancient Roman town-city in the south of Italy, near modern Naples. The city’s ruins are preserved beneath Mount Vesuvius. Introduction: Who were the Romans? A civilization that spanned Europe and North Africa for over 1,800 years. They were known … Read more
Where is the Capital of Paraguay? Paragua is one of the countries in South America, and this is its capital city. It was founded as a military and political center in 1811. This is one of the fun facts about Paraguay. There are many popular tourist destinations in Paraguay, including the Altos de Chaco and … Read more