Does the Soil Need Sunlight? (Why or Why Not?)

Does the Soil Need Sunlight? (Why or Why Not?)

Soil is the support system for life that plays a vital role in the Earth’s ecosystem. Soil is necessary for agriculture, environment, nature, landscape architecture and urban applications. In addition, it is the source of raw materials, food, and the biological habitat of various microorganisms, earthworms, termites, and other microscopic animals that fix nitrogen and…

Do Animals Need Sunlight? (And How Do They get It?)

Do Animals Need Sunlight? (And How Do They get It?)

Having existed for over five billion years, the Sun is one of the world’s most sustainable energy sources. Although humans haven’t lived for that long, the Sun is vital to all life on Earth, including animals. We rely on it for everything! Some animals love to bask under the warm rays of the Sun, and…

Why Do Clouds Cause Turbulence?

Why Do Clouds Cause Turbulence?

Airplanes are a popular means of transportation. They are fast, and relatively safe. The view from the top is always spectacular. Depending on how high the plane is in the sky, you can almost always see the clouds surrounding it. Plane rides are relatively smooth, especially if the weather is nice. However, if you are…

35 Phenomenal Facts About the Planet Pluto

35 Phenomenal Facts About the Planet Pluto

Pluto was discovered in 1930 and is the second closest dwarf planet to the Sun. Pluto’s diameter is close to 2,370 km (1473 miles) and orbits in a region called the Kuiper Belt. Pluto is one of the coldest places in the solar system as it is far way from the Sun. It hasn’t even completed one…