Latest Post -:
“The Knowledge Library”
Knowledge for All, without Barriers…
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.
“The Knowledge Library”
Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
Knowledge for All, without Barriers…
What is Carbon Sequestration? Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing gaseous and atmospheric carbon dioxide and storing it in a solid or liquid form. Trees sequester carbon naturally by absorbing carbon dioxide and converting it into biomass. Technological carbon dioxide …
What is an Endangered Species? An endangered species is any animal or plant that’s at risk of extinction due to a sharp decline in population or the depletion of its critical habitat. What is the Endangered Species Act? The United …
What is a Temperate Rainforest? A temperate rainforest is a forest in a temperate climate with ample annual rainfall. These types of rainforests can include both coniferous trees (which do not shed their foliage) and deciduous trees (which lose their …
What is String Theory? String theory provides a theoretical framework in which all particles, from photons to quarks, are one-dimensional strings as opposed to zero-dimensional points. If a version of string theory were found that held up in all contexts, …
What is Biomass Energy? Biomass energy comes from organic materials produced by plants and animals. Biomass can include wood, agricultural waste, food waste, vegetable oils, and biofuel crops like corn and soy. As with fossil fuels, burning biomass for electricity …
What is Biodegradable Plastic? Biodegradable plastic (or biodegradable polymer) is a synthetic compound that can decompose over time through living organisms, eventually breaking down into water, carbon dioxide, and leftover material called biomass. Biodegradable plastic’s ability to naturally degrade within …
What is the Golden Ratio? The golden ratio or golden mean, represented by the Greek letter phi (ϕ), is an irrational number that approximately equals 1.618. The golden ratio results when the ratio of two numbers is the same as …
What is an Extinct Species? An extinct species is a species with no remaining living members. Extinction can strike any species—including animal species, plant species, bacterial species, and fungal species. Local extinction results when a species no longer inhabits a …
What is the European Space Agency? The European Space Agency (or ESA) is an intergovernmental organization that oversees space science and exploration. The ESA comprises 22 European countries that pool financial and scientific resources and are committed to the development …
What is Convergent Evolution? Convergent evolution is the process by which two species develop similar features despite not sharing a recent common ancestor. Evolutionary biologists explain these similar characteristics as the product of natural selection. By sharing similar ecological niches, …
1.A meeting between Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Food Industries of Moldova, Mr Vladimir Bolea was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. 2.The Bureau of …
मानसून, जिसे फ़्लू सीज़न के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, अपने साथ कई वायरल और बैक्टीरियल संक्रमण लेकर आता है। इस मौसम में बढ़ी हुई आर्द्रता और नमी बैक्टीरिया और वायरस के पनपने के लिए अनुकूल वातावरण बनाती है। …
एक राजा ने दो लोगों को मौत की सजा सुनाई। उसमें से एक यह जानता था कि राजा को अपने घोड़े से बहुत ज्यादा प्यार है। उसने राजा से कहा कि यदि मेरी जान बख्श दी जाए तो मैं एक …
एक गांव में दो मित्र नकुल और सोहन रहते थे। नकुल बहुत धार्मिक था और भगवान को बहुत मानता था। जबकि सोहन बहुत मेहनती थी। एक बार दोनों ने मिलकर एक बीघा जमीन खरीदी। जिससे वह बहुत फ़सल ऊगा कर …
It will take enormous structural changes to meaningfully reduce the amount of global plastic pollution, but to use less plastic in your daily life, follow the below tips. 1. Use reusable bottles and cups. To reduce your personal plastic consumption and …
What is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy is sustainable energy derived from renewable sources—natural resources that replenish on their own—like wind, sunlight, and rain. Renewable energy sources provide more eco-friendly ways to harvest power and can be an alternative to costly …
What is Recycling? Recycling is the process by which used materials are converted into new products. There are many ways to recycle, from DIY repurposing old objects to sending used materials to facilities. The most common process in the United States …
What is Biodiversity? Biological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the variety of species and living organisms that inhabit Earth and their roles in affecting the environment. There are three main types of biodiversity: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity. …