There is an unwritten rule in every home about discussing bad weather with children. We discuss all other kinds of topics with them, we make sure they understand about talking to strangers, we make sure they know the dangers of…
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RECEIVERS There is much to consider in the fields of an Alternative Energy Source in the form of Light, if we can only see value in its potential. The key to everything is to remember that we are the guardians…
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An iridescent school of fish gliding through a coral reef; a flock of birds navigating by the moonlight’s gleam; a horde of monkeys chattering from the safety of treetops; tiny yellow flowers beckoning to passing insects. These are just a…
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Coral reefs are home to two primary divisions of corals, hexacoral and octocorals. The divisions are defined by the number of tentacles of the polyp; the octocoral has eight tentacles while the hexacorals have six tentacles. Both divisions of corals…
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One of the most dangerous seasons each year is winter unless you are properly prepared for it. If you decide to wait until a winter warning or a watch has been issued to get the emergency supplies you will need…
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A genetic disease is a disorder caused by a mutation that is either inherited or arises spontaneously. The battle against genetic disease is fought on many fronts. For most people though, it is best fought on a personal front, by…
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A tornado watch is a term that is used by the National Weather Service in the United States. Sometimes, people get confused with it. They have a difficult time determining the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Those people need…
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Rocks of all shapes, sizes, and classifications are used in everyday life. There are three main classifications of rocks, depending on how they are formed. Sedimentary rocks are a composite of other rocks and minerals and forms when these pieces…
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Katabatics wind, a word derived from the Greek word ‘katabaticos’, are high-density winds that blow downwards from a high elevation due to the force of gravity. These winds are, therefore, also known as ‘Fall Winds’. Katabatc winds travel at a…
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Each child is born with a complete set of genes, the genome. Half of anyone’s genes come from the father, and half from the mother. (That is, ignoring mitochondrial DNA for the moment.) These genes were shuffled before they were…
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