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ThemesEarth, Water & Energy - Aug 06, 2010

Summer visitors come flying

The record breaking heat has lured many wandering, non-indigenous birds and insects to Finland. As the forecast predicts the warm whether to continue over the weekend, eagle eyed nature explorer can still spot these rarities.

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ThemesEarth, Water & Energy - Jul 06, 2010

UV index is simplification

We tend to consider suntan good looking. It gives us the feeling of healthiness and energy, although everyone knows that too much sun is bad for you. UV index tells us when sunbathing is or isn’t safe, but how is it calculated?

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ThemesEarth, Water & Energy - Jun 24, 2010

A green dumb visiting a botanic garden

Inspired by all the greenness around me, I went to meet the head gardener of the Kumpula Botanic Garden, Marko Pesu, and discussed with him what really goes on in there.

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