Extinct Animals: The Alarming Loss of Global Biodiversity

Extinction is a natural part of the planet's evolution, largely driven by human activities, with the current rate unprecedented.
Extinction is a natural part of the planet's evolution, largely driven by human activities, with the current rate unprecedented.
Washington State features Mount Rainier, various volcanoes in the Cascade Range, significant waterways like the Columbia River, and rich biodiversity.
The iron lung, invented in 1927 by Drinker and Shaw, was crucial in treating polio paralysis and inspired modern ventilators.
Crop circles, often intricately designed, are predominantly man-made formations appearing primarily in cereal crop fields.
Coral snakes are known for their vivid red, yellow, and black banding and potent venom, identified by the rhyme, 'Red touch yellow, kills a fellow.'
Helicopters maintain a balance between speed, power, and maneuverability, typically reaching speeds of 150-170 mph with advanced designs achieving even higher speeds.
CRISPR technology allows precise DNA editing, transforming genetic research and medicine by editing DNA sequences using the CRISPR-Cas9 system.
The blood eagle, a debated Viking ritual, symbolizes a pathway to Valhalla, depicted in sagas but its historical accuracy remains contested.
Hot flashes during pregnancy are often due to hormonal changes and can be managed with lifestyle adjustments.
Inertia, an intrinsic property of matter, describes resistance to changes in motion, revolutionized by Galileo and Newton's insights.