Thulasi Raman
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Nail Houses in China: A Symbol of Resistance in Rapid Urbanization
China’s rapid urbanization has transformed its cities into sprawling metropolises, but not without resistance. At the heart of this transformation is the phenomenon of the "nail house" (钉子户), a term used to describe properties whose owners refuse to vacate, even as bulldozers roll in and skyscrapers rise around them. These lone structures, stubbornly standing in the middle of construction sites or highways, have become powerful symbols of resistance against powerful developers and local authorities.
By Thulasi Ramanabout a year ago in Humans
Annular Solar Eclipse of October 2, 2024: A Spectacular 'Ring of Fire' Across the Americas
The solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, is a highly anticipated astronomical event that will capture the attention of sky-watchers across parts of the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. Unlike a total solar eclipse where the moon completely obscures the sun, this event is an annular solar eclipse, meaning that the moon will be positioned too far from the Earth to cover the sun entirely. As a result, the moon will block out the central part of the sun, leaving its outer edges visible as a radiant ring of sunlight, often called a "ring of fire."
By Thulasi Ramanabout a year ago in Earth
