Nature

The most unusual flower. Unusual flowers: top 10

The most unusual flower. Unusual flowers: top 10

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Every day we see many beautiful flowers that grow in the fields, in flower beds, in pots or indoors, and despite the fact that they are very beautiful, for us they are ordinary and everyday. Nevertheless, in different parts of our planet there are many flowers that, with their originality and unusual appearance (giant size, bright color, non-standard shape, etc.) can lead to a state of shock. We bring to your attention the top 10 most unusual flowers

About where the midge comes from

About where the midge comes from

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Everyone is familiar with the situation when, in the summer heat, flying creatures appear very quickly over an uncovered apple - tiny and very annoying. We are talking about "fruit" midges. They are also popularly called "sour". Each of us uttered this already sacramental phrase: Where does the midge come from?

Earth Orbit: An Extraordinary Journey Around the Sun

Earth Orbit: An Extraordinary Journey Around the Sun

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Earth's orbit is one of the key parameters that made possible the origin and development of life on our planet. She determined the whole face of the world familiar to us. But, nevertheless, the earth orbit remains an extreme route in a hostile and dangerous environment. And the most extraordinary journey in the history of human civilization

The biosphere is Basic definitions

The biosphere is Basic definitions

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The biosphere is one of the geological layers of the Earth. It contains both living organisms and the habitat modified by them. It can be assumed that if life is present on our planet, it means that it exists in other parts of the Universe. Scientists admit that the biosphere is a fairly common phenomenon. Scientists are trying to find life beyond the boundaries of the Earth. But so far, our planet remains the only one where it exists. So far, no one knows about the history of its occurrence on Earth

White shark: lifestyle, interesting facts and habitat

White shark: lifestyle, interesting facts and habitat

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The Great White Shark is one of the largest predators that lives in the seas and oceans. Residents of coastal regions often call this aggressive and terrible fish nothing more than "white death". After all, the animal is a danger not only to the most diverse inhabitants of the depths, but also has the status of a real cannibal

The strongest poison and its sources

The strongest poison and its sources

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In today's world without borders, a person often puts himself at risk. The source containing the strongest poison can be found in the most unexpected place

Siberian cedar: description, planting and cultivation. What is Siberian cedar resin and what is its use?

Siberian cedar: description, planting and cultivation. What is Siberian cedar resin and what is its use?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Siberian cedar is distinguished by a brown-gray trunk, which is covered with fissured scaly bark (mainly in old trees). A feature of this evergreen coniferous tree is whorled branching. It has a very short growing season (40-45 days a year), so the Siberian cedar is one of the slow-growing and shade-tolerant species. Siberian cedar is planted taking into account the appropriate distance between trees (8 m). The official name of resin is Siberian cedar resin

Chamomile flowers - garden decoration and medicinal raw materials

Chamomile flowers - garden decoration and medicinal raw materials

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Camomile flowers, field or garden, delight the eye and create a feeling of home comfort. This plant has a second name - nivyanik. It is perennial and easy to grow on your own

The cork tree: unique plant world

The cork tree: unique plant world

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Wood is one of those building materials that have been known to mankind since ancient times. The volume of its consumption is growing every year, and therefore many species are on the verge of extinction

Water freezing point - ???

Water freezing point - ???

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Water… How much in this word. Sometimes you really want to correct the poet in this way! Indeed, water is synonymous with life. This statement is true for the inhabitants of the ocean coast, and for the inhabitants of the desert. The properties of water over the millennia of the existence of science have been studied up and down. It would seem that nothing remains unknown, but … let's deal with such a seemingly simple parameter as the freezing point of water

Ball lightning - the unsolved mystery of nature

Ball lightning - the unsolved mystery of nature

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We live in the most interesting time - in the yard of the 21st century, high technologies are subject to man and are used everywhere both in scientific work and in everyday life. The surface of Mars is being explored and a set of people wishing to settle on the Red Planet is being made. Meanwhile, today there are various natural phenomena, the mechanism of which is still not understood. Such phenomena include ball lightning, which is of genuine interest to scientists around the world

Vilyuy is a river in Yakutia. Tributaries of the Vilyuy River. A photo

Vilyuy is a river in Yakutia. Tributaries of the Vilyuy River. A photo

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The largest region of Russia is Yakutia. The Vilyui River, located just in this territory, is considered one of the most mysterious. It has many tributaries that flow into the huge Siberian river Lena

What are plants - this is a whole kingdom

What are plants - this is a whole kingdom

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The whole nature of our planet is divided into two huge kingdoms - flora and fauna. What are plants? These are organisms that develop in a static position and receive food from inanimate nature. The source of food for them is water, minerals and sunlight, which they convert into organic compounds during photosynthesis

Petrov cross - a poisonous plant that heals

Petrov cross - a poisonous plant that heals

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Traditional medicine widely uses a wide variety of plants in recipes. Some of them are considered poisonous, but they do not cease to be healing. One of the most interesting and unusual is the petrov cross plant

Przewalski's horse: description, features and interesting facts

Przewalski's horse: description, features and interesting facts

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Probably, many are interested in the question of how horses originated. Is there any connection between these animals, for example, with zebras and what did the most ancient ancestor look like? Scientists believe that he lived 54 million years ago and became the ancestor of such a species of mammal as a zebra. Due to the fact that the period of residence of the ancestor was called the Eocene, the original name of the mammal was "eohippus"

Rowan leaf: shape, description, structure and photo. What does a rowan leaf look like in summer and autumn?

Rowan leaf: shape, description, structure and photo. What does a rowan leaf look like in summer and autumn?

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While admiring the curly crown of the beautiful mountain ash, many do not suspect that in nature there are 84 species of this plant, supplemented by a considerable number of hybrid forms. Rowan settled in the Northern Hemisphere, having mastered its temperate zone. 34 species grow in the Russian expanses, some of which have been cultivated and used as an ornamental shrub. Species differ significantly from each other. Coloring of berries and bark, rowan leaf and other features of each variety have their own

Volcano in Iceland as a country brand

Volcano in Iceland as a country brand

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No wonder Iceland was given such a poetic name - "the land of ice and fire." Ten percent of the country's territory is covered with glaciers, and the volcano in Iceland is not just a fire-breathing mountain, but an element of national folklore. Volcanic eruptions here occur on average every five years. True, most of them are quite peaceful. And recently, not only Europe, but the whole world has learned to pronounce the almost unpronounceable oronym "Eyyafyadlayekudl"

Earthquake in Khabarovsk: when it happened, the consequences

Earthquake in Khabarovsk: when it happened, the consequences

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Not so long ago, namely on August 14, 2016, an earthquake occurred in Khabarovsk, and it is worth noting that recently it was one of the most powerful incidents that have happened in this region. The event received a lot of attention

Sea lions… How are they different from other seals?

Sea lions… How are they different from other seals?

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According to the scientific classification, sea lions belong to the family Eared seals. But in their appearance and way of life, they differ significantly from their closest relatives. That is, from sea elephants and seals. Who are they - these predatory mammals? And what does the inhabitant of the ocean have in common with the large cats found in the savannahs?

Medicinal herbs: "Cat paws"

Medicinal herbs: "Cat paws"

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Since the plant contains tannins and resin, vitamins B, C, K, as well as saponin and phytosterols, it is actively used in medicine. The plant is not poisonous, so an overdose is excluded. It is mainly used for blood loss as a stopping agent

Deer moss - manna from heaven

Deer moss - manna from heaven

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On Earth, lichens appeared a hundred million years ago. For a long time, scientists could not determine whether it was a mushroom or an algae. Until they came to the conclusion that lichen is a symbiosis of a fungus and algae

Geographical envelope of planet Earth

Geographical envelope of planet Earth

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Geographic shell - the house of mankind, consisting of spherical surfaces surrounding the Earth. The components of the shell are the lower layers of the atmosphere and the upper layers of the lithosphere, the entire hydrosphere and the biosphere. Only the Earth has a geographic envelope in the galactic system called the Milky Way

Family Lamiaceae: a brief description

Family Lamiaceae: a brief description

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Representatives of the vast Lamiaceae family, and earlier Lamiaceae, are ubiquitous on Earth - in the temperate latitudes of Europe, on the Asian continent, in the tropical and subtropical zones of Central and South America. Mediterranean countries, the mountainous regions of the American mainland and the plains of Eurasia are famous for a special variety of plants of the family, but in the Arctic tundra it is a rare success to meet a plant from the labiates.

Satellites of planets. Is there life on Titan?

Satellites of planets. Is there life on Titan?

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Practically all planets in the solar system have satellites. The exceptions are Venus and Mercury. The satellites of the planets are constantly being discovered. To date, there are about 170 of them, including those belonging to dwarf planets, as well as those that are "patiently" waiting for their official confirmation

Izhora River: features and fishing

Izhora River: features and fishing

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The Izhora River flows in the Leningrad region. It is located 30 kilometers south of the regional center. If desired, it can be passed from the very source to the mouth

African ostrich: description and interesting facts

African ostrich: description and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

The largest bird in the world is the African ostrich. And I must say that these birds grow really impressive sizes. An adult ostrich can be up to 2.7 m tall, and at the same time it will weigh about 156 kg. But not only the large size of the ostrich attracts attention to him, but also his manner of courting a lady, incubating, and then raising offspring and a host of other interesting features

Types of tree leaves and their functions (photo)

Types of tree leaves and their functions (photo)

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Appearance, shape of the leaf blade and petiole, type of venation - all these features play a role in the classification of leaves

Flood in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Territory

Flood in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Territory

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Flood in Gelendzhik is an annual phenomenon. After prolonged downpours, rivers overflow their banks and a real natural disaster begins

Nature of Baikal. Baikal - a miracle of nature

Nature of Baikal. Baikal - a miracle of nature

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The territory of Russia is very large, which is why there are many wonderful creations of nature in its open spaces. The history of their origin is often associated with myths and legends that arouse the interest of thousands of people from all over the world. The Russian miracle of nature - Lake Baikal - attracts a huge number of tourists and researchers due to its unique characteristics

Formation of sinkholes. What is Karst Provo

Formation of sinkholes. What is Karst Provo

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Our planet is like a huge gift bag: no matter how you dig in it, you can always find something new. The Earth constantly presents researchers with surprises, and this has been happening for a very long time. A perfect example is the phenomenon of sinkholes that regularly form around the world

What are sinkholes?

What are sinkholes?

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It is not so rare that in some area a piece of land goes underground, and sometimes even houses fall through there. In this case, geologists begin to discuss some kind of karst failures. What is it, in general, is it? Are there such places in our country?

Black wood (ebony): properties, application

Black wood (ebony): properties, application

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An article about the features of ebony, its scope (manufacturing of furniture, musical instruments, decor items and souvenirs). Some types of ebony are described

Natural rubber. Description

Natural rubber. Description

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Natural rubber has a uniform molecular structure. The material has high physical and technological characteristics, is easily processed on the appropriate equipment

Interesting facts about arachnids. Class Arachnids: 10 interesting facts

Interesting facts about arachnids. Class Arachnids: 10 interesting facts

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With their frightening and not always pleasant appearance, spiders, despite their small size, cause at least hostility in more than half of humanity. Meanwhile, there are those who keep them as pets, along with hamsters or parrots. Have you ever thought about how much we know about the representatives of this part of the animal world? We recommend that you learn more about the Arachnida class, including 10 interesting facts about arachnids that will surprise and perhaps intrigue you

A little bit of everything: how long does a mosquito live?

A little bit of everything: how long does a mosquito live?

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Most insects have a short lifespan. Usually it's a year or less! How long do you think, for example, a black cockroach lives? A little - about forty days. Housefly - from one decade to a month. But we are interested in another insect - a mosquito bloodsucker! Let's find out how long a mosquito lives, and take a closer look at all its life stages

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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The Wildlife Protection Fund has the main goal - to achieve harmony between man and nature, to preserve the biological diversity of the Earth. This is a charitable organization, more than half of its funds come from donations from WWF supporters around the world

September: signs and traditions

September: signs and traditions

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Many people get sad when August ends and September begins. The signs of autumn are evident by this time - the leaves begin to turn yellow already at the end of August, and although it is still warm, everyone understands that the rainy and damp season will soon come. About September, many signs and sayings have been preserved since ancient times in different countries, where he had names corresponding to these signs

What is a river system? Main river and tributaries

What is a river system? Main river and tributaries

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Where does the river originate and how to determine what is a tributary and what is the main river? In addition, the article will tell about the most extensive river basins in Russia and the world

Flightless birds. List of flightless birds

Flightless birds. List of flightless birds

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Birds that can't fly are just as weird as animals that can't walk or fish that can't swim. Why, then, do these creatures need wings if they cannot lift them into the air? Nevertheless, on our planet there are whole detachments of such creatures. Some live in the sultry African savannah, others live on the icy Antarctic shores, and still others live on the islands of New Zealand

Wandering albatross: description, origin of the name, lifestyle, habitats

Wandering albatross: description, origin of the name, lifestyle, habitats

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The most legendary sea bird, of course, can be called an albatross. In the family to which it belongs, there are only about twenty species. But the wandering albatross is distinguished by the size and length of the wing. He earned fame thanks to his love for long-distance travel over the sea surface. The bird itself is very amazing, let's get to know it better