Are People alone in the Universe
We are most certainly not alone in the universe. In fact, we live in a universe so crowded with “others” that I find it very amusing that we continue to ask this question. 1) We are not alone as humans….
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Monthly Archive: January 2015
How Forensic Experts Gather Evidence
Back in the day, law enforcers thought that the most important evidence in a crime was that provided by eye witnesses. However, eye witnesses are in fact part of the evidence, and what they have witnessed may have been so…
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An Overview of the Nematode Parasite Trichinella Spiralis
Trichinella spiralis is a nematode parasite that gives rise to the disease ‘trichinosis’. It is probably the smallest nematode parasite causing diseases in humans and it is widespread throughout the world although the incidence of ‘trichinosis’ in the United States…
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Could Robots take over the World
What puzzles me about Artificial Intelligence is the way people are afraid to use it, because a robot might go AWOL and cause the destruction of the human race. Artificial Intelligence poses no threat the human raceonly that it could…
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Hurricane Season 2011
January 17, 2015 Earth Science
Hurricanes are one of the deadliest and catastrophic natural disasters that occur on Earth. Hurricane Katrina was one the worst disasters in human history, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and tens of thousands homeless. Predicting hurricane seasons is a…
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Hurricanes Dangers Cruises Shore Inland
January 16, 2015 Earth Science
The hazards of a hurricane can vary depending on whether you are inland, near the shore, on a boat on the ocean or on a boat on a lake or river. Although some of the hazards are common to all…
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An Overview of the Biology of the Schistosoma Parasite
After Malaria, infection by the parasite known as Schistosoma (S) is considered to be the second most devastating, debilitating, disfiguring and sometimes deadly disease which affects million of people worldwide. Yet it has been classified as one of the neglected…
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The History of the Jet Engine
Today’s jet aircraft are impressive. French, American, Russian and English fighter jets have the capability to fly several times faster than sound. Passenger transport has been revolutionized, with the capability to carry hundreds of passengers speedily and efficiently over long…
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The History of the Clock
In prehistoric times, people used the sun to tell the time of day. When the sun rose in the morning, they knew it was time to rise and get on with their daily tasks. They knew that the middle of…
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Theileria Infections
Tropical theileriosis and East Coast Fever are fatal diseases caused by infections of parasitic protozoa known as Theileria. The diseases affect cattle, water buffalo, yak, and other ruminants in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Introduced breeds of cattle that…
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