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Gift Guide 2010: The Most Suitable Gifts For The Environment Conscious Men

Gift Guide 2010: The Most Suitable Gifts For The Environment Conscious Men

Since the Bing Bang and the creation of the universe around 13.7 billion years ago, one of the constant phenomenon of nature on earth has been ‘evolution’, whether it be that of flora, fauna or us humans. However, in the dues course of human evolution, mankind, in its quest of development, has disastrously ignored the very essence of its existence, [...]
Costa Rica: treasure trove of biodiversity

Costa Rica: treasure trove of biodiversity

For at least five miles, one can witness different intertwining plants, trees, creepers, ferns, mosses, and orchids that seem to be in a perpetual struggle for light and life. A tiny hummingbird nest holds an egg about to hatch and a baby already born. Bats fluff their wings while under the shelter of a giant leaf. A big black tarantula with orange [...]
e-Biosphere: A ‘Virtual Observatory’ for the People, by the People

e-Biosphere: A ‘Virtual Observatory’ for the People, by the People

An ‘e-Biosphere’ summit, organized by Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) which is based at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, will be held on June 1-3 in London. Approximately 400 personalities and authorities in the fields of biology and technology coming from 50 countries will discuss about the plans to design and compile an ‘Internet-based [...]
Symbiosis and Biodiversity: Fauna Richness Depends on Flora Productivity

Symbiosis and Biodiversity: Fauna Richness Depends on Flora Productivity

In the research entitled “Primate species richness is determined by plant productivity: Implications for conservation” by Richard F. Kay. Richard H. Madden, Carel Van Schaik, and David Higdon, biodiversity is said to occur when the worlds of fauna and flora co-exist productively on the planet. Natural habitats where plants are most productive are [...]