Dead zones are areas of the ocean where the water has low levels of oxygen, which can be suffocating for marine life. Ocean dead zones are increasing in size and frequency since the 1960s and could occupy around 20% of the world's oceans. These zones are caused by a variety of factors, including agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and climate change. There are ways to prevent dead zones, including reducing agricultural runoff and increasing the number of wetlands.
Author: Vinod Thakur
Having lots of Curiosity in Mind and some Creativity in Heart. Aiming for Stability like DNA and Versatility like RNA. Devoted to 3 things: Love, Smile and Serve. Completed my M.Sc Biotech through a DBT-sponsored programme.
What is Carbon monoxide poisoning?
Carbon monoxide poisoning mostly occurs in winters, when we use coal, wood, and other carbon-based fuel to produce heat in our homes.
11 Kinds of Synthetic Fibers that we use in our Daily life.
Synthetic fibers are polymers made from small units joined together through chemical synthesis. The chemical synthesis of synthetic fibers involves polymerization i.e. combining monomers units to make a long chain or polymer, a process known as polymerization.
What is Vermiculture? How can you prepare Vermicompost?
Vermiculture is the artificial rearing or cultivation of earthworms. It is a scientific process to produce earthworms in large numbers.
11 eye-opening Facts About Climate Change.
Climate Change is a serious global issue. Here are some eye-opening facts about climate change that everyone needs to know.
Tiger Cubs are born Blind.
Tiger cubs are born blind at the time of birth. Yup, that's true. They remain dependent on their mother for the first two months. The tiger cub's eyes open around six to twelve days from their birth. However, they attain full vision after a couple of weeks.
A Human Hair equals 90,000 DNA strands.
The DNA strands are so thin that you could fit 90,000 of them inside a human hair. It is only 2 nanometers wide i.e. 2 billionths of a meter.
Stars Are Merely Luminous Balls of Gases.
Stars are huge balls of hot gases (such as mixtures of hydrogen and helium) that are held together by their own gravity and glow in space.
How does a scientist’s brain work?
The scientist's brain can harness the power of curiosity to investigate every aspect of this observable world.
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