Environment

Weevils are tiny members of the beetle family whose larva grow within the seed casings of grain and seeds and are only seen after they burst that seed coating. They…

Shale deposits occur through the United States and represent significant potential sources of fossil fuel. When sedimentary mud hardened into shale, it often trapped organic particles that were later converted…

Shale is a sedimentary rock – that is, rock formed over vast spans of time by the compression of sediments under water in a process known as “compaction.” Because calm…

Shale is a form of sedimentary rock created from silt, sand and mud. Sedimentary rocks such as shale are fossil-rich areas because plants and animals trapped in mud get fossilised…

Oil shale extraction is not, as of this writing, an economically feasible way of obtaining oil from these geological formations. However, this has not stopped countries like the United States…

Sedimentary rocks like shale are rich fossil sources because organisms became trapped in the muddy areas that eventually became shale. As the mud dried over time, the fossils were created.

Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich resources of petroleum and natural gas. Sedimentary rocks are…

Flowers normally include a packet of commercial flower preservatives, which you don’t want to discard. Properly caring for fresh-cut flowers you receive from the florist or buy at the market…

Solar lights use a small photovoltaic panel. When the sun shines on them, electricity is generated, storing power in a small battery bank. When a solar lights fails to light…

Even if you’ve taken precautions and have been on the lookout for an avalanche, there’s still a chance you could be caught in one. What can you do to improve…