The Pultenaea genus is endemic to Australia – all 100 odd species of them. They belong in the pea-flower subfamily which itself is part of the legume (Fabaceae) family. Most species are in the eastern states with only a few…
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January 30, 2015 Medical Science
The pulmonary circulation is a closed system within the body. It works opposite from the artieries and veins. Our first thoughts are oh no, that cannot be so, arteries carry only fresh oxygenated blood and veins are the passageways of blood…
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The Sarcochilus genus is endemic to eastern Australia and New Caledonia. There are around 20 of these diminutive species with 16 of them coming from Australia. The common name is fairy orchid and they may be epiphytic (growing on branches…
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January 30, 2015 Social Science
Grounded theory was formulated by Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss as a method of research in the social sciences. Owing to its use of comparison of data, it was originally referred to as the “constant comparative method”. The essence of…
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January 30, 2015 Social Science
When a new or alternative musical genre develops, it develops in the “underground” segment of our culture. The American musical underground thrives in small venues and with small, but loyal fan bases. If the genre is viable, it becomes popular…
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January 30, 2015 Medical Science
All of the living cells of our bodies need nutrients to maintain themselves and carry out their functions. We obtain these nutrients by eating and drinking, with our gastrointestinal (digestive) tract breaking down the food into the components absorbed, mainly…
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January 30, 2015 Medical Science
Moebius syndrome is a congenital condition in which several nerves or muscles in the head are non-functional or only partly functional. First identified in the late 19th century, it has been documented in only about 300 cases in the English-speaking world since…
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January 30, 2015 Medical Science
Pulmonary circulation as the name implies (pulmonary=lungs; circulation=exchange) circulate blood to and from the lungs. It is one of the two parts of the cardiovascular system, where systemic circulation being the other. Cardiovascular system is the blood supply of the…
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January 30, 2015 Social Science
What Are Emotions? According to some psychologists, the primary emotions include anticipation, joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, and anger. They talk about collections of these basic emotions which create ‘combined emotions’ and which include optimism, love, submission, awe, disapproval,…
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January 30, 2015 Earth Science
Emerging science of the titanic forces that trigger earthquakes and volcanoes suggests that underground lightning may play a significant role. Earth is like a gigantic capacitor. The planet can be charged and discharged by rotating external electric fields that are…
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