January 12, 2015 Earth Science
Water. It has the power to keep us alive and to take life away. It helps regulate our body temperature and prevents us from serious health problems. 97% of the world’s water is in our oceans, leaving 2% frozen in…
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Neurons, also called nerve cells, are extremely important. They are mostly located in the brain. Without them, we cannot think, feel, or move our bodies. Life would not be possible without them. It would be unwise to say that neurons are simple. They are…
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January 12, 2015 Earth Science
A limnic eruption, you say. Is that some new form of envronmental disaster that we should be aware of? Everyone is very familiar with the phrase “volcanic eruption”, but not very many people are familiar with the term “limnic eruption.”…
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DNA is the molecule present in every cell of a living organism and is comprised of individual molecules known as nucleotides. The nucleotides are strung together to form very long strand of DNA that clump together and form chromosomes. Along…
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Protein synthesis is the building of proteins, essential organic compounds for intra- and extracellular functions. Proteins are molecules that provide structure and support for living things, as well as catabolizing chemical reactions in their enzymatic roles. In the cell, the…
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The endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle found in eukaryotes consisting of a continuation of the nuclear membrane in cisternae that are held in shape by various cytoskeletal systems. These membranes enclose a region from the cytoplasm and so can form…
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January 11, 2015 Earth Science
Water. It is essential to the functions of the human body and to the functions of every day life, yet it is something most affluent citizens of the world take for granted each day. On average, North Americans use 400…
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January 11, 2015 Earth Science
Tsunami, from a Japanese word meaning “harbor wave,” for those living in coastal areas, especially on the Pacific rim, conjures up nightmares and cold sweats. These towering tidal waves, coming with little warning, can change the shape of coastlines, and,…
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The real cost of genetic engineering is, as a matter of fact, given by the cost of the LOSS of it. Those who oppose genetic engineering often mention the novelty of this science and our imperfect knowledge of genetics to…
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January 11, 2015 Earth Science
You might recall a child’s tale, the fable of Hansel and Gretel. It is a story packed with metaphorical inference and figurative representations, for the reality of its premises are far to grotesque, to horrid, to unthinkable to consider at…
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