Google Maps: A Useful Tool or a Threat to Your Spatial Cognitive Ability Google Maps: A Useful Tool or a Threat to Your Spatial Cognitive Ability Im writing this article because I can see this happening to my family members and all round me. Yes, are you one of the millions of people who rely on Google Maps to navigate their way through unfamiliar places? Potential Risks While this popular navigation tool can certainly make life easier, there are potential risks associated with using it too often or relying on it too heavily. Here are some of the most common risks and what you can do to mitigate them. Navigation Skills Over a period of time, I have observed that most of my family members including me have lost some degree of navigational skills. For me it has become hard to find lanes, houses and lanes in places where I'm visiting for the first time. There was a time , ...
Build a greener future with biochar and lime-infused cow dung bricks If you're looking for an eco-friendly and sustainable way to build, consider making cow dung bricks. Not only are they a low-cost alternative to traditional fired clay bricks, but they also use waste materials like cow dung and biochar. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that is made by burning organic materials in the absence of oxygen. It is a byproduct of biomass pyrolysis, a process that turns plant waste into energy. Biochar is known for its high carbon content, which makes it an excellent soil amendment and a potential solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To make cow dung bricks with biochar, you will need the following materials: 1) Cow dung 2) Biochar 3) Lime or Chona 4) Methi water (Water fermented with fenugreek seeds) Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make cow dung bricks using these materials: Mix the cow dung with biochar and lime in a 2...