Nature

The Deadliest Earthquakes of 1811

A series of the most remarkable earthquakes of 1811 in the history of the Mississippi Valley. The earthquake began on the night of November 16, 1811, continued for several...

Liquefaction and Levees

Liquefaction and Levees - Potential Double Disaster in the United States Midwest. Liquefaction is a process during which...

The Sweet and Nutritious Benefits of Sugar Apple

There are numerous benefits of sugar apples, which are healthy in many ways.   The sugar apple, also known as...

The Herbs and Perfumery

The Herbs and Perfumery - Of course, one of the outstanding characteristics of herbs is what might be...

Hyacinth Bulbs – Grow and Care Tips

Hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs with long, narrow leaves that are folded lengthwise. Hyacinth Bulbs are highly fragrant flowers...

Mountain Thornbill (Acanthiza katherina)

The mountain thornbill (Acanthiza katherina) is endemic to Australia and is a member of the family Acanthizidae. A montane rainforest in northeastern Queensland is...

Dahlia semicactus – From Tuber To Flower

Dahlia semicactus – From Tuber To Flower. Dahlias can be grown in any type of garden, either individually or in groups, or combined with...

Fawn-breasted Bowerbird (Chlamydera cerviniventris)

Habitat: The fawn-breasted bowerbird (Chlamydera cerviniventris) is widespread through Papua New Guinea's savannas and restricted in Australia to the east coast of the northern...

Bleeding Heart Dove – Blood Run Down Bird Breast

The Bleeding Heart Dove (Gallicolumba luzonica) is a very cautious and enigmatic species of dove mainly endemic to the island of Luzon in the...

Rainbow Lorikeet – A Bird That Will Capture Your Attention

First illustrated in color in Peter Brown's Illustrations of Zoology in 1774, the rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) was the first Australian parrot to appear...

Elliot’s Woodpecker (Dendropicos elliotii)

Identification: The Elliot's Woodpecker (Dendropicos elliotii) is a long-tailed woodpecker with a plain appearance. There are some brown or bronze tones in its mantle,...

Australian Kestrel (Falco cenchroides)

Habitat: The Australian Kestrel (Falco cenchroides) is one of the smallest falcons and lacks the speed of the typical falcon family members. They are...

Camomile (Anthemis nobilis)

Camomile (Anthemis nobilis) is a perennial herb in the Daisy family. It has an erect stem with a flattened head of many small yellow...

Bitterroot (Apocynum androsaemifolium)

Features: Bitterroot (Apocynum androsaemifolium) is among the sixty species found in North America; many are indigenous to many states and Canada. While bitter (the...

Benefits of Eating Strawberry

Benefits of Eating Strawberry It is proved by science; that daily use strengthens the immune system! Strawberries are an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent....