A superorganism refers to a complex system composed of multiple organisms working together in a highly integrated and coordinated manner, often to achieve common goals or functions. These organisms, typically of the same species, collaborate to form a cohesive unit that functions as a single entity. Superorganisms are commonly observed in social insects like ants, bees, and termites, where individual members perform specialized roles that contribute to the overall success and survival of the colony. This concept highlights the synergy and interdependence among organisms within a collective structure, emphasizing emergent properties that arise from their interactions. Collective behavior in the…
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In July 2017, an image made its way across social media, purporting to be an ancient, petrified trunk of what was once a huge, atavistic tree This photograph is one of many purportedly showing giant ancient tree trunks. However, there’s more to the story than simply the marvel of how big trees supposedly once were. According to some flat earth conspiracy theorists (a school of thought that is inexplicably becoming popular again), images such as these serve as evidence that the earth was once populated by massive trees and that our current forests are merely the leftover shrubs. Here’s how…
Simply put, one of the reasons that orchids are so popular is because of their “fussiness”. While some people might complain about a plant as demanding as the orchid, their delicate nature is often what endears fans of the plant to it. That said no one really wants to wait for years as their orchid approaches its first bloom. That’s why orchid propagation is a vitally important matter. The good news is that there is a way to propagate orchids more quickly. In fact you can produce large quantities of nearly bloom-ready plants in just a short amount of time.…
Nestled in Analog County, China, the enigmatic “Chinese pyramids” have drawn significant interest due to their mysterious origins and striking geometry. Mostly found in Shaanxi Province near Xi’an, these pyramid mounds are believed to be ancient tombs, housing the remains of emperors and high-ranking figures from the Han and Tang dynasties. But there’s an intriguing theory that these pyramids might be much older, possibly linked to a prehistoric culture. Their distinct geometric shape and possible alignment with celestial bodies have sparked debate, with some suggesting they served as astronomical observatories or spiritual sites. Like the pyramids found in Egypt or…
1.Fast Growth: Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world. It has been recorded at growing 47.6 inches in 24 hours. Some species can even grow over a meter per day under optimal conditions. A new bamboo shoot reaches its full height in less than a year. 2. Oxygen Release: A grove of bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than any other tree out there. 3. Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Bamboo absorbs carbon dioxide at a rate of 17 tons per hectare every year. It can act as a valuable carbon sink given how fast the plant grows. 4. No Fertilizer Required:…
Construction crews have been underground for six months, filling the biggest man-made hole in Chicago history. The Spire is one of the most famous Chicago buildings that never was. In 2007, construction started on architect Santiago Calatrava’s 150-floor skyscraper. The plan called for a twisted, sleek modernist design. Yes, but: Funding dried up due to the 2008 recession and the building was scrapped, leaving behind a 76-foot hole just north of the Chicago River and just west of the DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Driving the news: In 2016, developer Related Midwest took control of the property. Last year, it announced…
Red corn varies in size, shape, and appearance, depending on the variety, and most commercial cultivars are generally harvested when they are around 19 to 30 centimeters in length. The ears of corn grow from upright, tall leafy stalks and are encased in layers of tightly packed pale green leaves known as the husk. Inside the husk, there are also thin strands of brown, green, to yellow fibers called silks that arise from the top of the ear. When the silk and husk are stripped away, Red corn cobs are covered in dense, compact kernels. The kernels range in color…
Recycle Your Pumpkin for Wildlife If possible, don’t dump your used pumpkin in the trash. If nothing else, pumpkins are easily composted, feeding worms and microbes. But they also can be turned into a variety of wildlife treats. In my experience, squirrels will be the first to lay claim to any pumpkin in your backyard. But this seems to vary by region and even by neighborhood. In some communities, I see lots of intact, carved pumpkins decorating yards. In others, it looks like the local pumpkins were subject to a chainsaw massacre, with parts strewn all over the lawn thanks…
The archeology of southern Brazil has been paying attention, since the 1960s, to a very special type of ancient human occuption found in many points of the plateau in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and, mainly, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, in addition to some similar finds near the coast, in the south of Santa Catarina. The archeology of southern Brazil has been paying attention, since the 1960s, to a very special type of ancient human occupation found in many points of the plateau in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and, mainly, Santa Catarina and Rio…
The Pacific Plate is migrating northwestward at a rate similar to that of your fingernails – several millimeters each year.This continuous plate movement over a local volcanic “hot spot,” or plume, has resulted in an assembly-line-style chain of volcanic islands.They are known (really) as Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands (also known as the Hawaiian archipelago) are made up of eight major islands and 124 islets that run 1,500 miles northwest from the Big Island of Hawaii to Japan and the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, at the centre of the “Pacific Plate” on top of a “hot spot.”The islands have a combined…