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The Hidden Vaults
Beneath the grand halls and exhibition spaces of the Field Museum in Chicago lies a secret world, a subterranean repository holding a staggering 11 million embalmed specimens. This vast collection, tucked away in the museum's basement, represents a treasure trove of biological diversity and a testament to the institution's commitment to scientific inquiry and preservation. In this article, we delve into the captivating story behind the Field Museum's hidden vaults and explore the reasons for housing such an extensive collection.
By Dim Esther6 months ago in Futurism
Ecofeminism – The augmented reality of ecology
The overwhelming evidence of the IPBES Global Assessment, from an extensive range of various fields of information, affords an ominous image,” stated IPBES Chair, Sir Robert Watson. “The health of ecosystems on which we and all different species depend is deteriorating extra rapidly than ever. We are eroding the very foundations of our economies, livelihoods, meals safety, fitness, and the best of lifestyles internationally. The trade-off between the existence of humans and nature can reside amicably if we chose to create a balance between the two. Statistics show that natural habitats that bind the very foundation of our ominous ecosystem are getting disrupted because of human whereabouts. The balance can be achieved through ecofeminism. Let’s dive into the crux of ecofeminism.
By Hridya Sharma6 months ago in Futurism
Living On Mars
Mars is the next great adventure. It is the fourth planet from the sun. Due to the finely-grained iron oxide dust covering the planet giving it a reddish color, it has earned the nickname “The Red Planet”. It is one of the most explored planets in our solar system with NASA making plans to use it to replace Earth one day. It has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Its thin atmosphere is made up of carbon dioxide, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, and very small amounts of water vapor. A year on Mars is 687 Earth days, while each day is 24.6 hours. Here is what we need to do in order to colonize Mars.
By M.L. Lewis7 months ago in Futurism