THE NATURE ENTHUSIAST
A Science Journal for Nature Lovers
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Cities report higher incidences of depression and mental health disorders. Lack of greenery in modern cities could be a major cause.
In a phenomenon called fetomaternal microchimerism some foetal cells stay back within the mother’s body after a pregnancy. But how does it change her?
Facial symmetry is an indicator of good genes and that is exactly why symmetrical faces are preferred.
If the Wood Wide Web is the internet of the forest, then mycoheterotrophic plants are the hackers in the network.
The Wood Wide Web, a mycorrhizal network connecting trees in a forest is known to many. But how true is the Wood Wide Web hypothesis?
Research finds that trees never really die as stumps are kept alive by surrounding living trees supplying food and water via hydraulic coupling.
Craving salt may not always mean sodium depletion. Salt hunger in humans is partly psychological. Our brain can trick us to eat more salt.
Mosquitoes bite some people more and it is because of chemical attractants released by their bodies.
If testosterone level alone is the judge of masculinity, then the family man is less masculine than the unmarried bachelor.
Cooperative breeding could be the reason why humans had a population boom and we overtook all our nearest relatives in numbers.
Humans are cooperative breeders like many other primates. However, monogamy was a necessary key step before cooperative breeding evolved in humans.
Not strict monogamy but humans may be following serial monogamy.
Flamingos may be standing on one leg to save energy, reduce heat loss and prevent muscle fatigue by using almost zero muscle power.
Have you ever looked at a Flamingo and wondered - Why are Flamingos pink? The answer lies in what they eat.
Blueberries are not blue inside. The blue colour of blueberries arise not from pigments but from a thin layer of wax crystals coating the fruit surface.
Blue is the rarest colour in nature. Both blue flowering plants and blue animals are rare. But why is blue designed to be the rarest colour in nature?
The brilliant colours on butterfly wings are not just a show but holds the key to a strategic survival plan that helps the fragile insect persist against all odds of nature.
Butterflies in the tropics are generally thought to be more colourful than those in the temperate zones. However, scientists have more to say about the real ground scenario.
Deforestation is turning once brightly colourful butterflies duller by the day as they gradually fade into their surroundings to survive.
A plant-based diet is both healthy and environment friendly. Plant Based Meat Alternatives (PBMAs) offer suitable vegan food options for meat eaters.
A meat-free diet plan is both healthier for the body and the planet. However, eliminating meat from our diets is easier said than done. There are many reasons why people find adopting a meat-free diet...
Bats are a storehouse of fatal viruses. But bats carry these deadly viruses without getting sick. How they do it has puzzled scientists for many years.
The Fishing cat has a very fishy diet. This wild cat is also an excellent swimmer fishing its own fish for food.
Most night-blooming flowers are white or fragrant. But have you ever wondered why? Let's solve the mystery of the night-blooming flowers.
Spending time in nature can relieve stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels, enhancing overall mental and physical health.
Urban green spaces can act as refuge for bees. Bees appear to thrive better in cities compared to surrounding agricultural land. But are urban green spaces enough for conserving bees?
More than 55% of the world’s population live in urban areas. While cities may encompass less than 3% of the Earth’s land area their ecological footprint is vast.
Learn companion planting the scientific way. Research evidence-based guide to companion planting carefully compiled in a list.
Bioplastics are bio-based plastic polymers derived from renewable sources. Learn more about types of bioplastics, advantages and disadvantages of bioplastics.
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