Monthly Archive: February 2014

Mosquito Anatomy Inside and out

Tomes have been written about mosquito morphology and taxonomy. Because of their economic importance, there is probably more known about the mosquito than any insect other than the giant silkworm, the honeybee and, thanks to E.O Wilson, ants. Mosquitoes are…
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Mining Taconite

Relatively few people will have ever heard of Taconite, but without it steel production around the world would be devastated. Taconite is one of the main ores of iron. Taconite is a low grade ore when compared to Magnetite and…
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More Unsung Heros

Careers in astronomy and space require a lot of attention to detail and education. The requirements and standards to participate in these programs are some of the highest and most competitive careers. Let’s take a look at some of the…
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Mild winters cause problems

People living in a northern climate who struggle with shoveling winter snow, starting frozen vehicles, and driving in icy conditions may understandably wish that winter could be milder. However, that longed-for mild winter could come with quite a few disadvantages….
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