Ants: Members Performing for the Good of the Colony
Carpenter ants, unlike termite-hunting ants, do not possess metapleural glands, or secretory glands, losing the ability through evolution.
Hurricanes: Release of Nature’s Fury
Typhoons and cyclones are the same type of storm and are classified based on where they occur. The term hurricane is specific to the North Atlantic and central and eastern North Pacific.
Man’s Best Friend: Sharing an Emotional Attachment
Other studies have indicated that dogs combine hearing and sight to distinguish happy and angry faces with happy and angry vocalizations.
Heat Extremes and Older Adults
Older adults, especially those at special risk, should stay indoors, especially when there is an air pollution alert in effect.
Stonehenge: An Ancient Monument That Continues to Intrigue
Stonehenge may have been a means to study the heavens by knowledgeable astronomers, through the observance of celestial and astronomical alignments and events such as eclipses, moon cycles, and the summer and winter solstices.
Earth – Interesting Facts About Our Home
Some indications would have one believe that Earth is a perfectly shaped sphere, when to the contrary, it is not. Earth’s axis is tilted, and the centrifugal forces surrounding it push outward. The planet’s gravity results in our water masses being pushed into what looks like a bulging planet. That bulging occurs at the equator due to a constant rotation.
How Men and Women Process Pain Differently
Research has indicated that not only do men and women think differently, but the way they experience pain is contrary.
The Mystique and Significance of the Dream State
It’s universal. All of us dream. Scientists have been studying the dream state to fully understand this aspect of the human consciousness in order to realize its significance in our lives with no definitive answer aside from theories. Species in the animal kingdom dream as well and experience varying phases of sleep. So, what are …
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Pier 21: Arising to the Call
The sacrifice given by Canadian men and women for the voice of freedom has been grievous. From the Boer War to Operation Apollo in Afghanistan, we have lost many, both in battle and in peacekeeping efforts. For those who were blessed in returning safely home, the horrific memories, for some, still remain. For those still …
The Wearing of the Green
Green is symbolic of nature, the rebirth of spring and good fortune. The colour has long been associated with the Emerald Isle—Ireland—and its patron saint, St. Patrick, a Christian missionary and bishop during the 5th century. His birth name was Maewyn Succats and he was born in Kilpatrick, Scotland in 386 A.D. He arrived in …