Nature 2024, November

Fennel is a spicy-aromatic plant, a species of the genus Fennel, family - Umbelliferae. Another popular name is dill pharmacy and Volosh. Its popularity was great in ancient Greece and among the Romans, who believed that the smell of fennel makes a person strong, can ward off evil spirits and destroy fleas, and also freshen the air

In modern schools, students are taught the existence of climatic zones and the change of seasons as a result of the rotation of the Earth around the Sun. The current change of seasons has not always been on Earth, which is proved by archaeologists, but no one can say for what reason it appeared

Still half a century ago, known oil reserves on our planet were almost twice the amount of explored blue fuel. Today the situation has completely changed. Explored reserves of natural gas in terms of their indicators are equal to the "black gold" and continue to grow rapidly

The Sozh River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Belarus. Its length is 648 km, of which 155 km flows through the territory of Russia. It is the second largest and most watery tributary of the Dnieper after the river. Pripyat. The width of its channel in the lower reaches is 230 m

A big nose can tell about some qualities of a beloved man. After all, it was not for nothing that the Chinese believed that the nose is the ruler of the face. They endowed him with the decisive ability to influence the fate and career of a person

The Dnieper River is the largest river in Ukraine. But it also flows through the territory of Russia and Belarus. Its length is 2201 kilometers. Almost half of this figure is the length of the riverbed on the territory of Ukraine. The river basin is 504 thousand square kilometers. This is one of the most beautiful objects created by nature. Many poets sang it in their works. Therefore, many tourists come to admire its beauties

Interest in the existence of dinosaurs, their life activity and the cause of extinction is shown not only by children, but also by adults all over the planet. Thanks to this curiosity, dinosaur skeletons found in different countries are exhibited in paleontological museums in large cities. The work of paleontologists to search for new species of extinct animals continues to this day, as the Earth every time surprises them with its secrets and new finds

This lizard is unmistakable due to its ability to move on water. What is this amazing animal?

An amazing animal that environmentalists are fighting for. How the deer of David almost disappeared and miraculously survived, you can find out from this article

We are all pleased to find this bird outside our window, because when the swallows arrive, spring comes. The description of this amazing bird will be interesting to know for everyone

A star called the Sun is still a mystery. There is still so much incomprehensible going on in the bowels of these fabulous accumulations of gas. Astronomers continue to study what the solar corona is made of and how it produces light and heat

Pygmy marmosets, like the pygmy mouse lemur, are the smallest representatives of the primate order. Adults are no more than thirty centimeters long. They live in the jungles of South America

Hawthorn flower is a universal remedy for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is they that contain the largest amount of vitamins, but it must be borne in mind that sometimes the correct collection and storage plays the most important role

Our planet is filled with landscapes filled with stunning uniqueness. The most beautiful landscapes of the world, the unreal splendor of which amazes the imagination, can be attributed to the fantastic, unearthly creations of nature

The field blooming with multi-colored paints looks luxurious: a solid carpet of greenery and a wide variety of flowers, slightly swaying from the slightest breeze. And what flavors

Many tourists who vacationed in the resorts of Thailand or Vietnam, faced with such natural phenomena as the ebb and flow of the sea. At a certain hour, the water suddenly recedes from the usual edge, exposing the bottom. This pleases the local residents: women and children come ashore to collect crustaceans and crabs who did not have time to evacuate along with the ebb wave. And at other times, the sea begins to advance, and after about six hours, a deck chair standing at a distance ends up in the water. Why is this happening?

Stately and elegant, agile and strong and at the same time very smart dog. This is a Curly Coated Retriever. A feature of this breed, of course, can be considered a thick and curly coat. The dog has a docile nature, unpretentious care, swims well. This animal has a bright appearance

The term "absolute zero temperature" was proposed by Lord Kelvin, the greatest English physicist and engineer. At zero Kelvin, the movement of molecules stops

The Barents Sea is a marginal sea that washes the shores of Russia and Norway, and is also connected to the Arctic Ocean. In addition, this is a unique ecosystem that is very rich in biological resources

Govorushki mushrooms are one of the genera of mushrooms, which is widespread throughout Russia. Among them are both edible and poisonous. This article talks about the most common

The red spider mite is a malicious pest of agricultural and ornamental plants. Striking them, it envelops the stems and leaves with cobwebs, which leads to wilting and death. It is difficult to deal with them, so it is better to resort to prevention

In many ladies' novels there are references to some miraculous aphrodisiac called spanish fly. After tasting a little drink with the addition of a few drops of this drug, the main characters of love stories begin to experience such strong excitement that you even want to envy them with green envy

These unique reptiles have been living on our planet since the existence of dinosaurs. Turtles are among the oldest creatures, the remains of which were found back in the Mesozoic. But reptiles differ not only in this, some of them have incredible sizes, and they are also long-lived

Southeast Asia has been incredibly popular with Russian tourists in recent years. He especially fell in love with the island of Chang, washed by the waters of the Sinai Strait. Recently opened to the world, it is quickly becoming an international tourist destination with a high level of service and meets the highest requirements in the industry

Parks come in a variety of types, such as historical, zoological, memorial, but in this article we will talk about dendrological parks and botanical gardens. Let's look at their purpose and history

Typically, when asked where the St. Lawrence River is, Canadians answer: "In the garden of the Great Spirit." This Iroquoian legend has become another highlight of the river. A beautifully presented story about the origin of the "thousand islands" attracts tourists like a magnet

Mixed forests make up a much smaller percentage of Russia's forest zone than coniferous taiga. In Siberia, they are completely absent. Broad-leaved and mixed forests are typical for the European part and the Far East region of the Russian Federation. They are formed by deciduous and coniferous trees

Pekhorka is the name of the river artery flowing through the land around, it is one of the left tributaries of the Moscow River

Tropical Africa - mysterious, diverse, amazing. African tropical deserts and rainforests, ideas about Africa and reality - a brief overview of part of the "black" continent

Ever since school years, we know that the water resources that occupy most of our planet are extremely rich in diverse inhabitants. And if we talk about marine representatives of the fauna, then the fish of the Mediterranean Sea deserves special attention

The Antarctic Desert is the largest and coldest desert on Earth, characterized by large temperature fluctuations and an almost complete absence of precipitation. It is located in the very south of the planet, completely occupying the sixth continent - Antarctica

Currently, more than forty orders of birds live on our planet. Their total number is about one hundred billion individuals. Among such a variety of birds, there is one detachment, whose representatives anyone can recognize at a glance

Decorative birds are some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth that can bring happiness and joy to the house

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a band of volcanoes, virtually every one of which is active. They all border the ocean, from which they got their name. Among them are geysers, which, according to scientists, are much more dangerous than volcanoes. Predicting their eruption is almost impossible

Not everyone can find a fascinating story about the formation and further existence of a section of the earth's crust, but only if it is not about the Pacific plate. Arose on the site of the ancient disappeared ocean, Panthalassa, which has become the largest on the planet, unique in composition and inextricably linked with such natural phenomena as the Mariana Trench, the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Hawaiian Hot Spot, it is able to fascinate anyone with its history

Giant armadillos are unusual animals that live in South America. The species of Priodontes maximus are frightening, but they do not belong to dangerous predators. Their main food is termites, insects and worms

Different types of minerals have long been studied and used by people in life. Some - in technological processes, something - for jewelry. Some believe in their healing power. In a word, minerals and stones surround us everywhere

Nature endowed volcanic glass with unusual properties. This mineral has absorbed the colossal power of the universe. Ancient civilizations highly valued the healing and magical powers of obsidian

This is a fairly large shark, part of the Herring family. Otherwise, it is called bonito, black-nosed, mackerel, and also gray-blue shark. In Latin - Isurus oxyrinchus. Scientists believe that it is a descendant of the ancient species Isurus hastilus, whose representatives reached six meters in length and weighed about three tons. This species of shark existed in the Cretaceous at the same time as plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs

The story of the discovery of the Baffin Sea. Geographic features of the location. Currents and straits of the Baffin Sea. Flora and fauna of the marine reservoir