Posted on May 28, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Puzzle of Low Boron Levels in High Organic Matter Clay Soils: Exploring Nutrient Cycling Processes in Earth Science
Wildlife & BiologySoils are complex ecosystems that are essential for plant growth and nutrient cycling. Nutrients such as boron (B) are important micronutrients required for plant growth and development. However, the availability of B in soils is often limited due to its low mobility and high reactivity with other soil components. In this article, we will explore
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Why Do Some Cambrian Stages Remain Unnamed? Unraveling the Geochronological Mysteries of Earth’s Early History
Wildlife & BiologyThe basics of Cambrian stages Cambrian stages are a series of geological time intervals that occurred during the Cambrian Period, which lasted from 541 million years ago to 485 million years ago. During this period, there was a significant increase in biodiversity with the emergence of complex animal life forms. Cambrian stages are used to
Posted on May 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Impact of Vegetation on Suspended Sediment Yield in Earth Science
Wildlife & BiologyIntroduction Suspended sediment yield is the amount of sediment carried by water in a suspended state over a given period of time. It is an important parameter in geoscience because it provides insight into the erosion and sediment transport processes in a river system. Suspended sediment yield is influenced by a number of factors, including
Posted on October 4, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Prevailing winds between 30 to 60 degrees latitude
Wildlife & BiologyAsked by: Courtney Vairaganthan WesterliesThe westerlies, anti-trades, or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. What are the prevailing winds between 30 and 60 and latitude? Prevailing Westerlies: From 30-60 degrees latitude (aka Westerlies). Tropical Easterlies: From 0-30 degrees latitude (aka
Posted on October 3, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How were smaller reptiles/mammals more successful at surviving the KT event than larger dinosaurs?
Wildlife & BiologyAsked by: Saul Ruiz How did small mammals survive the dinosaur extinction? “It was the huge amount of thermal heat released by the meteor strike that was the main cause of theK/T extinction,” Graham explains, adding that underground burrows and aquatic environments protected small mammals from the brief but drastic rise in temperature. What advantages