“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a popular proverb that we realize is true when crises occur or when we go through difficulties in our lives.
In China, several forms of vernacular architecture flourished across the centuries; many remain to this day.
Although vernacular architecture is a universal concept, Africa in particular is rich with numerous examples.
China’s lovely giant pandas were listed as endangered species; however, in 2016, their status changed from “endangered” to “vulnerable”.
Geological oceanography is a field that studies the ocean floor’s history and structure; that is, studying the solid rocks and basins where the oceans lie.
Human health is dependent on biodiversity and on the natural functioning of healthy ecosystems.
In summer, we always complain of the Sun’s heat, sometimes wishing it would just disappear! Can we live or even imagine life without a Sun?
From freezing icy, to melting sandy environments, humans inhabit most of the terrestrial spots on Earth. Let us take a tour around the world to examine different houses.