Information On Weather Stations And The Instruments They Use

By Michael C Logan Any facility that observes atmospheric conditions using instruments and other equipment to provide information to make weather forecasts and information that can be used to study climate and weather as well is called a weather station....

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Great Barrier Reef Facts - Explore the Wonders

By William G DainsThe Great Barrier Reef Facts are as astounding as the actual reef itself. There's so much wonder and amusing information about it that so many people have become so passionate about this great Australian natural wonder. It's vast marine...

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Pansies Are More Than Winter Color

By Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D. Pansies, and their ancestors the viola, are often planted for winter color. They are that, but they are more. Pansies are edible and can be used to garnish any number of dishes. Best of all, they come in lots of colors...

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A Ponytail Palm Is Not Really A Tree

By Bradley White A ponytail palm is not a tree, contrary to its name. It is actually a flowering plant that is native to the desert in Mexico, where it is called Beaucarnea recurvata. In America, the plant has several other names including a Bottle Palm...

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Rules of Nature Govern Adaptation and Evolution

By Pady N Evolution is the change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms, through successive generations, whereas adaptation is getting oneself suited to the habitat. Evolution results from interactions between processes that introduce/...

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The Destruction of Soils

By Samad Aslam KhanSoil is destructed in many ways. Erosion is one of the forces that tend to war down the earth's surface. During natural erosion some soil is carried away, but the process goes on so slowly that new soils are formed about fast as the...

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The Abilities Of Wild Animals

By Jesse Allaria The examination of the abilities of many large, and small wild animals may help us find answers in the quest for solutions to energy problems. Sharp minds of scientists and entrepreneurs may produce a useful and direct solution to many...

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4 Major Australian Storms

By Justin N. MurrayLike many places around the world, Australia has been a victim of major storms at different times. Storms often follow a season, but not always. Australia often has summer storms, but they can hit at any time of the year. The following...

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Types of Trees Found in Georgia

By Samuel Johnstein The State of Georgia is home to approximately 250 species of trees. Due to the various topographical and climactic regions, the location of trees and the densities of each species are varied throughout the state.One of the most common...

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How to Best Protect Cars From the Elements

By Justin N. MurrayPurchasing a car is one of the most major financial decisions many people will make. While insurance and safe driving will help look after your investment, it is also important to consider other unplanned or unthought of dangers to...

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What to Know About the Beekeeping Suit

By JJ Lang One of the most important pieces in a beekeepers' wardrobe is the beekeeping suit. In this article we will take a brief look at the beekeeping suit and additional items to complement the suit.The beekeeper's main protection against bee stings...

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Interesting and Fun Facts About the Giraffe

By Linda Aviles Known for their long neck and spots, giraffes have been on earth for over 20 million years now. The first giraffe was known as the Climacoceras, which resembled a deer like creature and was alive during the early Miocene period, The Climacoceras...

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Primitive Crafts and Skills - How to Find Dry Wood in the Wet Woods

By Steven G. JenningsIt's been raining. You're cold and wet and lost in the woods. The lean-to is set up to keep the rain off, but you begin to feel the chill settle in your bones. You know you need to build a fire soon or you are in big trouble. How...

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Common Defects Found in Timber From Timber Merchants and Their Causes

By David L ColemanWe've all heard the horror stories of timber arriving and only half of it being usable. We thought we'd have a quick look at some of the reasons timber can be defective.Cupping.Cupping is literally when tangential-cut boards experience...

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Beekeeping Information - A Historical Viewpoint

By Jean May Having been a beekeeper for several years now and having come to appreciate the versatility of honey in cooking, as a general sweetener, and as a healthy replacement for sugar, I was intrigued to come across a passage in a book the other...

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