Environmental Science

We can divide apes into two primary categories – Lesser apes and Great apes. The great are significantly important to researchers as they are closely associated with humans. And thus, this category includes chimps, gorillas, orangutans, as well as humans. Among all the great apes, the orangutans are much alike to humans and share around 97% of our DNA with us. This is why … [Read more...] about Orangutan Animal

Do you know more than half of the world’s population drinks groundwater every day? Maybe you are also one of them! Groundwater, i.e., the water flowing beneath the surface we live in, isn’t it a fascinating subject? Have you ever wondered where this underground water comes from? Or if it is always inside the ground, how does it come outside? When it is raining, we see … [Read more...] about Groundwater Conservation

Our noses detect trillions of different smells and scents throughout our life. Some of them even have a deep impression and are emotionally tied to our memories. If you were told to list the most pleasant smells that your nose knows, the sweet smell of rain would definitely be at or near the top of the list. The moment when the raindrop meets the thirsty earth and interacts … [Read more...] about Why Does Rain Smell?

About 100 years ago, the invention of plastic was considered to be a boon for human life. It was a decent substitute for glass, metal, rubber, ivory and shellac. Earlier, only commercial sectors, like manufacturing industries, used this plastic. But, as time passed on, it began to permeate practically all facets of our daily life. According to recent statistics, the world's … [Read more...] about Life Cycle of a Plastic Bottle

Today, we are living in a technologically flooded era wherein mobiles, laptops, PCs, TVs, and hundreds of similar items have become an indispensable part of human life. But, as soon as these gadgets and appliances stop serving their purpose, we throw them away by improper disposable methods. This contributes to the heaps of e-waste. The term E-waste is an abbreviation for … [Read more...] about E-Waste Management