Los Angeles: When Fire Season Never Ends Los Angeles: When Fire Season Never Ends (image credits: flickr) The tragic fires sweeping across the Greater Los Angeles area have burned more than 40,000 acres, destroyed more than 12,300 structures, and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for as many as 200,000 residents. The largest blaze, the Palisades …
Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events Fear of Plane Crashes and Catastrophic Events (image credits: unsplash) The most recognized flying phobia involves the terrifying fear of plane crashes, though it’s only a small number of flying phobias. In the survey of the Latvian population conducted by SmartLynx Airlines, the most frequently mentioned reasons are …
Airborne Microplastics: The Silent Invaders Airborne Microplastics: The Silent Invaders (image credits: unsplash) Earlier estimates put exposure at around 16 particles per hour, but a 2025 study suggests 68,000 inhaled particles daily. These tiny fragments come from worn tires, synthetic clothing, and deteriorating plastic waste that we never see floating around us. A review of …
Mexico Tops the World With an Incredible 438 Species Mexico Tops the World With an Incredible 438 Species (image credits: pixabay) Mexico officially ranks first among all countries worldwide for the number of snake species, with an impressive 438 species. This North American nation’s incredible diversity comes from its varied ecosystems that stretch from arid …
Iceland: The Unshakable Champion of Global Safety Iceland: The Unshakable Champion of Global Safety (image credits: rawpixel) For the past seventeen years, Iceland has remained the undisputed leader in global safety rankings, claiming the top spot on the Global Peace Index since 2008. Since 2008, Iceland, a Nordic island nation, has held the highest position …