Articles, tagged with "photosynthesis", page 1

Most people don't realize it, but in reality, everything on the planet is actually solar-powered – from "infernal" combustion engines to your own body. The problem is, for most of history that energy has had to go through virtual "middlemen," with co...

A lot of us, whether at home or at work, are now familiar with sustainability and what practices it entails. But have we ever stopped to think if sustainability itself also needs to be sustained? Yes, it does. Like values, sustainability has to be instil...

The catchiest talk around the world is global warming, and renewable energy. Not because it’s catchy but because it’s worthwhile did this article initiate. Well, all of us know about algae, the slimy creature that tremendously grows above water sources...

Caterpillars eat the leaves of cabbage plants. And when a large portion of the leaves are eaten or gone, the plant will have a hard time growing. Photosynthesis, which is the process by which plants produce energy for growth will lessen. Aside from cab...

Aside people there are other species that enjoy eating cabbages. Animals are included in that list, as well as the pests that make every day cabbage life hard. These so called pests, feed on the fresh and crisp leaves. This article will identify the commo...

5 uses of solar energy Our earth gets most of its energy from the sun. We call this energy solar energy. Sol means sun. Solar energy travels from the sun to the earth in rays. Some are light rays that we can see. Some are rays we can't see, like x-rays...

Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients — particularly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — to grow well. Ideally, these nutrients should be available in the proper quantity and at the time the plant can use them. This ideal timing, if complied w...