WHAT IS SICK BUILDING SYNDROME? Sick building syndrome is a term that describes a wide range of undefined symptoms that people have when they live in a building. It is mostly because of how much time you spend in a building. Poor air quality inside a building can also [...]
WHAT IS SPACE DEBRIS? All the things that people make and put in space are called "space debris." These objects are mostly made up of pieces of machinery that are no longer working. People also call it space junk. FACTS ABOUT SPACE DEBRIS There are [...]
WHY ARE SEED BANKS IMPORTANT? Seed banks are essential for the survival of plant species. Like animals, some plant species are threatened with extinction. This also includes plants that are a food source for humans. Plant extinction is a threat to food security and the environment. [...]
WHAT ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED ANIMALS? Genetically modified animals are animals whose genetic materials have been artificially altered. This is often done to change certain characteristics in the animal. Genetic modification has been used in animals for a variety of purposes, such as creating disease-resistant livestock [...]
WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY? “Nano” is the Greek word for dwarf. Things on the nanoscale are really small stuff – really, really, really small. These particles measure 1–100 nanometers. They are extremely tiny; it takes 10 million nanometers to make one centimeter. There are nanoscience and nanotechnology fields. This technology [...]
WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY? Nanotechnology involves manipulating and controlling matter at the atomic and molecular level to create new materials with unique capabilities. These nanoparticles are extremely small, between 1 and 100 nanometers. To put that in perspective, there are 1 billion nanometers in 1 meter. Nanotechnology has the potential [...]
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN The environment is everything that surrounds us. Abiotic and biotic factors make up an environment. Biotic factors include animals, plants, and microorganisms. Abiotic factors include temperature, water, salinity, light, and others. WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Environmentally friendly design is a way [...]
GPS WILDLIFE TRACKING When scientists want to track animals they use Global Positioning System. They use it to study where animals go. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. HOW GPS TRACKING FOR WILDLIFE IS DONE The Global Positioning System (GPS) can track the movement of [...]
WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE? Electronic waste is any electrical equipment that people throw away. Basically, once an electronic device no longer works well or isn’t new it is at the end of its “functional life”. This includes anything with wires, batteries, a screen, buttons, a circuitry system, or any [...]
What is Fly Fishing? Fly fishing is a method of fishing that involves using a lightweight lure, called a fly, to catch fish. Unlike traditional fishing methods that use bait, fly fishing relies on the weight of the line to cast the fly and imitate the movement of insects [...]
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