January 21, 2015 Physical Science
The Sun – Center of the Solar System You may remember going outside on a hot summer night, laying down on the grass, and looking up to gaze at the numerous stars that speckle the night sky. Because these stars…
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Pines are one of the easiest to identify of the conifers and have a wide variety of uses. As you may already know, pine trees are not a single species, as there are many different species of pines that thrive…
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January 21, 2015 Physical Science
Always an important and interesting element, hydrogen has gathered increased notice in the public eye with the focus on hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen cars. Surely people long to learn more about this “magic” chemical that will simultaneously help free…
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A recent exhibit in a Norway zoo displayed “homosexual animals” and promoted the display as proof that homosexuality is completely natural. Geir Soeli, the project leader of the exhibition, told Reuters, “Homosexuality has been observed for more than 1,500 animal…
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January 21, 2015 Physical Science
The single major difference between a star and a planet is that stars always produce radiant energy through nuclear fusion and, briefly at the end of its lifespan, nuclear fission; while planets may or may not produce energy on a…
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January 21, 2015 Physical Science
Acid-Base indicators provide a quick, visual reference. They show (indicate) by color whether a material is acidic (less than pH 7) or basic (greater than pH 7). An acid-base indicator does not tell you how acidic or basic a solution…
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The cork oak is a magnificent tree to behold. Known botanically as Quercus suber, the cork oak is native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe and North Africa where it has been grown and cultivated for centuries. In comparison to…
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Cedars are very popular ornamental trees. You likely have one or two growing in your very own backyard. As you may already know, Cedar trees are not a single species, as there are many different species of Cedars that thrive…
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January 21, 2015 Physical Science
On November 1, 1952, the first thermonuclear atomic warhead was tested at Eniwetok atoll in the Marshal Islands group. It was a hydrogen bomb much more powerful than any simple atomic bomb. The test was successful producing a fireball that…
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Slime molds are not plants or animals. Neither are they fungi, though they were long classed as such. These life forms are like animals in many ways. They move, for example, but they also have characteristics of plants and fungi….
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