The exact calculation of the number of humans, birds, trees, fishes, and other living beings on Earth is almost impossible. So, the solution is to estimate and calculate “biomass.” Biomass is determined by multiplying the estimated population by their average weight. After calculation, experts have determined that the biomass of humans is approximately 350 million […]
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe
The radiant sunlight falling on the vast expanse of Sahara Desert has attracted scientists from all over the world. To tap and use this clean, renewable energy source, scientists are calling for the creation of a series of huge solar farms. The area in the Sahara desert which is most suitable for these farms is […]
EARTH IS SQUASHED Earth is not a perfect sphere
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as Earth spins, gravity points toward the center of our planet (assuming for explanation’s sake that Earth is a perfect sphere), and a centrifugal force pushes outward. But since this gravity-opposing force acts perpendicular to the axis of Earth, and Earth’s axis is tilted, centrifugal force […]
There are far less stars than trees
According to statistics, there are more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way. Today, there are around 3 trillion trees and 400 billion stars.