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The Actual Meaning of Index Fossils Explained With Examples

Index fossils are used to identify geologic periods, which is why they are also known as guide fossils or indicator fossils. This post provides some information about them and their examples.

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Field notes

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Weather & Climate / Editors' pick

Different Types of Storms That Will Blow Your Mind

A storm is a common natural phenomenon. When there is a newsflash about a storm approaching, it is important to know which type it is, since the precautions to be taken will differ accordingly. As such, ScienceStruck enlightens you about the different types of storms that occur.

Earth & sky

The planet underfoot and the atmosphere above it, from bedrock and volcanoes to storm fronts and map lines.

Earth systems

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Mafic Vs. Felsic Rocks: Know the Difference

Classification of rocks, minerals, and magma based on the silica content present in them defines them as either mafic or felsic. Learn more about the Mafic vs. Felsic geological classification through this ScienceStruck article.

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Weather & climate desk

Weather & ClimateGeography

The living world

Cells, species, and ecosystems, beside the curious facts that hold up to checking.

Life, observed

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Editors' pick

12 Lesser-known Examples of Intraspecific Competition That Exist

The continuous struggle between individuals of a species for a limited common resource is called intraspecific competition. This competition is required for the stability of any ecosystem. ScienceStruck gives you an overview of this concept along with some examples of intraspecific competition.

Matter & reactions

Elements, compounds, and the reactions that run the world, with experiments you can actually try.

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From the lab bench

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Physics & technology

The laws of energy and motion, beside the machines and instruments built on them.