How did plants become carnivorous?
The carnivorous plants of Asia, Australia and the Americas share a common trait despite the distance that separates them: the genetic machinery for digesting insects. Carnivorous plants, which live in nutrient-poor habitats, capture insects by setting a trap from...
XXI century: the reality of gas, coal and oil.
We are currently experiencing a momentous change in the way in which the energy industry should be part of our daily lives.Never has concern for the environment and the feared climate change that we are causing been so evident, nor has it materialized in the making...
The oldest fossils on earth have been found.
Remains of 3.77-billion-year-old microorganisms, which were discovered in sedimentary rocks from ancient hydrothermal vents, became the first evidence of life on Earth. ألعاب لربح المال Hydrothermal vents under the oceans have long been considered one of the...
THE RISE OF INTEGRATED AND SELF-SUFFICIENT FARMS IN COLOMBIA AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.
Due to the quarantine decreed by the National Government to mitigate the contagion of Covid-19 in the country, and the phenomena of food hoarding that have been seen despite the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure supply throughout the country, many...
Climate change: do you know what permafrost is or the consequences of its melting on the planet?
Permafrost is the layer of ground below the Earth’s surface that has been frozen continuously for at least two consecutive years and, in most cases, for hundreds or thousands of years. It extends over a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere, including many regions...
Possible cause of ‘mental fog’, one of the sequelae of covid-19 affecting memory and attention, discovered
The researchers identified participants with different cognitive symptoms as potential risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and a history of anxiety disorders. A recent study reveals the possible cause behind ‘mental fog,’ a condition that affects...
What you should know about an electric bicycle
What is an electric bicycle? Let’s start at the beginning. If just hearing the term “electric” makes an impression on you and generates respect, we are here to demolish unjustified myths and fears. An electric bicycle is a normal cycle to which an electric motor...
Electric cars for sale in Colombia in 2020: Prices and features.
After having one of the fastest growing segments in the local market, electric cars slowed down their dynamics this year due to the Covid-19 crisis. They have sold 695 up to October, a reduction of 2.1% compared to the previous year. 2020 has been a complex year...
What is a biodigester?
A biodigester is a hermetically sealed container that contains organic waste of plant or animal origin (rotting meat, excrement, etc.). A group of microorganisms present in the organic waste produce a reaction known as anaerobic fermentation, from which energy can...
What is music therapy and how does it work?
What is music therapy and how does it work? Throughout our history, the influence of music on people has always been present. It is known that, in prehistoric times, music was already part of magical, religious and healing rites, although its first written record,...