What is a rainforest canopy? It is a vibrant living system, a source of wonder and discovery. It is a part of the Earth’s prehistoric past and may be that is essential for mankind’s future. It is something that is…
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As the weather turns colder the chance of a snowstorm increases. Cold polar or arctic air masses begin to move down from the north, encountering the warmer masses in the south. Where two opposing systems meet is a prime breeding ground for…
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GREGOR JOHANN MENDEL (1822-1884) is widely regarded as the the “father of genetics”. He showed, through his experimental study of pea plants that the inheritance of traits followed specific laws. The significance of his work went unrecognised in his lifetime,…
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The term “global warming” refers to the warming of the Earth in recent decades and its projected continuation, implying a human influence. The effects of global warming on the environment and human life are numerous, varied, accelerating and taking scientists…
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Winter is a dangerous time, simply by nature. However, winter storms present an even greater danger to people, animals, and property. Some of these dangers can be guarded against in the event of an unexpected winter storms. Others can be…
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In recent years we have been taught to be wary of too much exposure to sunlight. Modern scientific study has suggested that exposing our bodies to the detrimental effects of too much U.V. radiation could cause complications such as cancer…
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Rainfall in a tropical rainforest can be varied depending on the terrain, location of the rainforest and the time of year. It does not rain constantly in a rainforest and the sun does shine. Plants need both! First, there is…
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Here comes the sun: Six Important things the sun does for you The sun is such a constant, reliable sight that few of us rarely acknowledge its existence. Sure, there are the sunbathers that like to bask in the rays,…
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Ever since DNA evidence was admissible in the court of law, crime solving had gone a very long way. When DNA was allowed to be used as evidence, many convictions were overturned and thrown out of the window. Some of…
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This is a question fraught with ambiguities. First of all, exactly what is considered to be genetic engineering, and second who’s definition of ethics do you want to use. Finally, is our analysis to be limited to logical and rational…
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