February 9, 2014 Medical Science
The pituitary gland is a pea sized region of specialized endocrine cells and neurons located behind the optic chiasm and enclosed in a bony structure called the sella turcica, or Turkish saddle. Although the pituitary is often called the “master…
Read more
Virginia Pine – Pinus Virginia belongs to the Pine family. It is a tree of commercial importance. It was once considered as a forest weed and called scrub pine. Virginia Pine is also known as Jersey Pine or spruce pine….
Read more
The southeastern White Pine Tree Range The southeastern White Pine is native to Newfoundland, southern Canada, west to Minnesota and southeast Manitoba, then south along the Appalachian Mountains to the extreme north Georgia. These beautiful pines once grew in forests…
Read more
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial plant that thrives in damp meadows, marshes and along the banks of rivers and seas. Marshmallow originated in Middle East and the Mediterranean regions; however, in the present, it can be found in Europe,…
Read more
‘Vinca’ or ‘Periwinkle’ as the plant genus is commonly known, is a genus consisting of six species in the plant family ‘Apocynaceae.’ This seemingly humble plant can grow at a colossal pace, and is the favourite groundcover of many a…
Read more
Pond Pine (Pinus serotina) is also known as Pocosin Pine, Marsh Pine or Black Pine. This pine grows up to 15 to 20 meters in height, occasionally up to 30 meters. The Pond Pine has a crooked growth pattern and…
Read more
February 9, 2014 Social Science
If you have ever wondered why some people are the way they are, it could have something to do with their childhood. How a person’s personality develops can have a great deal to do with whether they have siblings, or…
Read more
February 9, 2014 Physical Science
You know about the blue moon, but a pink one? Yes, a pink moon will be featured on April 15 this year, along with a lunar eclipse. You’ve never seen a pink moon? Actually, you probably have; there was one…
Read more
February 9, 2014 Social Science
Piaget’s theories of assimilation, accommodation, and child development have been used in educational practices for several years. These theories help us understand how children and adults think and understand. This article will discuss Piaget’s theories of assimilation, accommodation, and child…
Read more
The eastern redbud, or redbud maple (cercis Canadensis), also known as the spicewood tree, is a small, fairly common tree found growing wild or used in landscaping in the eastern United States. Its native range is from southern Ontario and…
Read more