Posted on January 16, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Unveiling Ancient Secrets: A Remarkable Fossil Discovery within a Chert Pebble on a Kent Beach
Wildlife & Biology1. Getting Started The discovery of a fossil in a chert pebble on a Kent beach has captured the attention of paleontologists and geologists alike. Chert, a type of sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline quartz, is known for its ability to preserve fossils in exceptional detail. This particular find has provided valuable insight into the
Posted on January 16, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling the Mystery: Exploring the ‘Daylight Only’ Limitation in OSCAR Database’s Landsat Fire Identification
Wildlife & BiologyUnderstanding the OSCAR database and its “daylight only” description for Landsat fire detection As the field of Earth science continues to advance, the availability of accurate and comprehensive data becomes increasingly important to researchers, policy makers, and various stakeholders. The Optical Satellite and Classification for Wildfire Activity (OSCAR) database has become an invaluable resource for
Posted on January 15, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Ecological Disparity: Exploring the Mysterious Decline of Notosuchians and their Crocodylomorph Kin in the Face of Rising Mammalian Competitors
Wildlife & BiologyWhy did notosuchians and similar crocodylomorphs fail to compete with adequate mammalian competitors? 1. Introduction During the Jurassic and Cretaceous, notosuchians and other crocodylomorphs were a diverse group of reptiles that inhabited a variety of ecosystems. However, despite their ecological success during this time, they eventually failed to compete with emerging mammalian competitors. Understanding the
Posted on January 13, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Darwin theory about Japan and China
Wildlife & BiologyThe Impact of Darwin’s Theory on Japan and China Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution has had a profound impact on the scientific understanding of life on Earth. While Darwin’s theory is often associated with its impact on biology and the study of natural selection, its influence extends beyond the realm of science. In this article,
Posted on January 10, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Earthquake Shake from Above: Visibility of Seismic Tremors to Low-Flying Aircraft
Wildlife & BiologyIs the shaking of an earthquake visible to someone in a low-flying airplane? Earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause significant damage and pose a threat to human safety. As experts in the field of earth science, one question that often arises is whether the shaking of an earthquake would be visible to someone in
Posted on January 5, 2024 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unveiling Nature’s Anomaly: Exploring the Possibility of Land-Based Tropical Cyclone Formation
Wildlife & BiologyCan a tropical cyclone form over land? Tropical cyclones, commonly known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on their location, are powerful and destructive weather systems that typically form over warm ocean waters. These intense storms derive their energy from the warm ocean surface, which fuels their development and strength. As such, the prevailing understanding among