On the night of September 4, 2026, Anak Krakatau began an eruption that would become one of its most intense eruptive episodes of the year. At around 11:07 p.m. WIB, the volcano began producing lava fountains accompanied by powerful booms and deep rumbling sounds. The activity continued into the early hours of September 6, lasting... Continue Reading →
You might have seen some small round shadows shooting around in the air when you take a walk after dinner. Bats! These (in my opinion) cute creatures can be seen more easily now with the sun going down earlier each day. There are eighteen different species of bats in the Netherlands [1], but how do... Continue Reading →
What if becoming something new required you to completely fall apart first? Would you willingly dissolve into something unrecognizable to become something greater? ... Metamorphosis is one of the most dramatic transformations in nature. The most well-known example is the infamous caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation. First, a butterfly lays an egg from which the caterpillar hatches. This... Continue Reading →
You’ve probably seen the viral photos and videos: a tiny Japanese macaque named Punch, clinging to an IKEA baby plushie like it’s his emotional support soulmate. The internet fell in love instantly, and honestly, same! But behind the adorable scenes lies a surprisingly deep story about stress, survival, and how animals cope when things go... Continue Reading →
As the European government continues to warn of overshooting 1.5°C warming, attention has shifted toward not only reducing emissions but also actively removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. One of the most promising technologies in this realm is Direct Air Capture (DAC) - a process that extracts CO₂ directly from ambient air using chemical... Continue Reading →
Twenty years ago, air quality in Paris was extremely low. The NO2 and particulate matter amounts endangered human and animal health to the point that the local government has finally taken the situation under control. Why is this important? Depending on concentrations, nitrous dioxide can harm the respiratory system: irritate the nose, throat, eyes, and... Continue Reading →
Greenwashing is a popular method of false advertisement of sustainable practices of companies’ products, services, or overall operations. The aim is to appear more “eco-friendly” than they indeed are. Greenwashing presents itself in various forms. Here are some common examples: Misleading labels Loud words such as “green”, “all-natural”, or “eco-friendly” do not have any weight... Continue Reading →
8th of March is International Women´s Day, which celebrates women´s rights, gender equality, and female empowerment. It is crucial to support women in this movement, and a part of that is remembering the influential historical figures who have changed (and keep changing) the world for the better. Today, we are discussing 8 important women in... Continue Reading →
Greenwashing is the deceptive practice of companies giving a false impression or providing misleading information about how their products, services, or overall operations are environmentally friendly. Greenwashing tells “green lies” and aims to make consumers believe that a company is more eco-friendly than it truly is. The problem with greenwashing is companies try to seem... Continue Reading →
Innovative solutions pave the way for a more sustainable future in a world where food waste is a growing concern. One such game-changer is Circa Biotech, a UAE-based agribusiness startup founded by Dr. Haythem Riahi, redefining waste management by transforming food waste into high-quality animal feed. Founded in 2020, Circa Biotech employs cutting-edge industrial insect... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world. From self-driving cars to a personal assistant in our phones, AI promises to revolutionize industries and improve our lives. But this technology comes with a hidden cost: a significant rise in carbon emissions. Training large-scale models such as OpenAI’s GPT series or Google’s DeepMind demands powerful data centers... Continue Reading →
A significant environmental crisis occurred due to an oil (mazut) spill in Anapa, a resort city on Russia's Black Sea coast. On December 15, two aging Russian oil tankers were damaged during a storm in the Kerch Strait. The spill contaminated approximately 49 kilometers (30 miles) of coastline near Anapa, affecting the water, beaches, and... Continue Reading →
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