Migratory Birds… Take Care of that “gift”
World Migratory Bird Day was launched in 2006, as a campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds. This year, the World Migratory Bird Day website, is asking for domestic...
Beirut Municipal Elections… How did the Beirutis choose their representatives?
The Municipal Elections in Beirut, which were “the talk of the town” in the previous weeks, are still being discussed, due to their big symbolism and importance. The elections proved that the...
AUB…A Permanent Botanic Garden
A Botanic Garden is a space maintained for the exhibition, conservation and scientific study of collected, growing plants. In this regard, the American University of Beirut (AUB), which incorporates...
First Global Topographic Model of Mercury
NASA’s MESSENGER mission has unveiled the first global digital elevation model (DEM) of Mercury, revealing in stunning detail the topography across the entire innermost planet and paving the way for...
Monitoring Municipal Elections in Lebanon
Why would an environmental website be interested in Municipal elections? Some might ask. Well, municipal work is not far from environmental issues. On the contrary, the environment, and matters...
“Atlantis Egypt”, a 1000 years old city redeemed from the sea
After more than a thousand years, lost treasures from sunken cities in Egypt, known as the Atlantis of Egypt have been reclaimed from the sea. Hieroglyphic tablets, huge statues and golden jewellery...
A Rare Celestial Crossing on May 9
Next week, on Monday, May 9, skywatchers on Earth will be able to see Mercury make its way across the surface of the sun. The so-called transit of Mercury occurs only about 13 times every century,...
Zumba… A Fun Way to Get Fit
Zumba is one of the most popular physical activities. You dance and exercise at the same time in Zumba, which makes it a fun way to get fit. You get to meet new friends in Zumba class, which might...
