When temperatures drop, around 200 European bird species head south. Around 50 billion migratory birds can be seen in the sky in the autumn, and thousands of kilometers can often be found on the way to their winter quarters. The following spring, the commuters begin their exhausting return journey to […]
Less and less ice reaches the Arctic
Scientists are worried: Due to climate change, less and less fresh ice from the Russian marginal seas is entering the central Arctic. Important nutrients can not be distributed in the Arctic Ocean. That has consequences. More and more Russian-made ice melts on its way to the central Arctic. This has […]
“We could not believe it” -Spiders can kill mammals
Deep in the jungle on the upper reaches of the Amazon, US researchers observe hair-raising scenes: Fascinated and horrified at the same time, they document how spiders hunt for frogs. At night, suddenly a opossum gets into the poison catches of a plate-sized tarantula. Unusual findings from rainforest field research: […]
How egg shells become an energy store
Chicken eggs do not necessarily mean high-tech and innovation. But the shell of chicken eggs could become an important commodity. At any rate, biowaste has what it takes to help with the energy transition. A crushed eggshell can therefore be used for the construction of cost-effective capacitors, which can store […]
More than one species of coffee tree in two threatened with extinction
More than half of the existing wild coffee species are threatened with extinction, according to a study published Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the scientific journal Science Advances. It has been conducted in several African forests, from Sierra Leone to Madagascar. However, the producers of arabica and robusta – the two […]
North magnetic pole moves faster than expected
Scientists are surprised: the magnetic North Pole, which attracts the needles of compasses, moves. We already knew it, but it does it much faster than expected. So much so that the United States has requested an emergency meeting to update the templates. Knowing and pinpointing the magnetic pole is essential […]
Facts about Sweden
The largest country in the Region is also the one with the most inhabitants. For many, Sweden is synonymous with the production of quality cars, iron and steel. Inland lakes and large rivers represent nearly ten percent of the area of ​​Sweden. The country also has vast coniferous forest areas, […]
Scott Spark 2017
The Scott Spark, one of the most sought-after XC / Marathon doubles by any Mountain Bike enthusiast, undergoes a thorough renovation for the 2017 season. Designed under the watchful eye (and needs) of World Champion Nino Schurter, the Spark of 2017 Arrives loaded with news on its wheels. The main […]
The world’s best Top 10 airports
It is the most coveted and prestigious award among airports. There are 550 candidates, spread over 106 countries. And of course can win only one airport. An appreciation for their efforts to optimally facilitate travelers during the time they spend before they choose airspace and again after they are on […]