WebEcoist | Archived Articles on Science & Research

Science and research continue to be what pushes us forward as a society, the basic evolution of which is complex but educational and incredibly fascinating at the same time. These articles delve into everything from environmental inventions to sustainable discoveries and much more.

Strange & Amazing Animal Camouflage

Learn about animal camouflage and shape shifting defense mechanisms of animals, from the mimic octopus to the leaf butterfly and more.

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Hydroelectric, Tidal & Wave Power Systems

Here are sixteen of the most innovative, creative and cutting edge tidal, wave and hydroelectric power designs currently pushing the alternative energy envelope.

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9 Strange Animal Self-Defense Mechanisms

Bizarre animals defense mechanisms of the potato beetle, opossum, skunk, bombardier beetle, hairy frog, horned lizard, hagfish, sea cucumber, and exploding ant.

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Biomass & Thermal Power Systems & Designs

Unlike solar and wind power generators, an earth energy biomass or geothermal power system is often completely invisible in the finished design of a building.

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30 Land, Water, Fire and Sky Disasters

There is nothing like a natural disaster to remind humans how little control we have over the most powerful land, water, fire and weather forces on the planet.

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52 Land, Water, Fire and Sky Phenomena

According to an ancient Greek philosopher all matter is comprised of four elements: earth, water, fire and air. Here are 52 natural phenomena and formations by element.

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25 Sublime Sky, Air and Cloud Photos

From bright blue sunny skies and other amazing air phenomena and formations to multicolored thunderclouds and chilling airborne disasters and ominous weather patterns.

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6 Heat Disasters: Forest Fires to Volcanoes

Learn about forest fires, wild fires, volcanoes, explosions and other major natural disasters involving fire - just don't stand too close to the flame!

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25 Environmental Agencies and Organizations

25 online green, eco and environmnetal agencies and organizations for wildlife conservation, land conservation, climate change and environmental activism.

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Animal Magnetism: Earth's Magnetic Field Effects

From cows aligning on a North-South axis to baby turtles using built-in GPS to navigate oceans, animals are affected by terrestrial magnetism in amazing ways.

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25 Great Green Tools, Apps and Resources

The green web is thriving. Optimize your inner eco geek with these 25 green tools, applications and resources.

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The Uncanny Exploding Animal Phenomenon

Some animals have been known to explode naturally, others intentionally, still others accidentally and some even self-destruct as part of a natural defense mechanism.

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Today's Top Global Environemental Issues

What is our world coming to? Here is a brief overview of environmental problems, challenges and potential solutions we are confronted with today.

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