The Wenchuan Earthquake: 10 Years Later
On May 12th, 2008, an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 (Mw) hit the Longmen mountain range in the west part of Sichuan, in China. The seismic…
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Monthly Archive: May 2018
How Low Can Conventional Generators Go? Why “Minimum Generation” Is Key To Maximum Renewable Integration
One of the key issues with renewable integration is understanding how variable generation (VG) resources, such as wind and solar, interact with the rest of…
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Investigating The Nucleation Of Gas Hydrates
Common ice (Ih) floats on top of water because it is less dense than liquid water. The hollow structure of ice can accommodate small gas…
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Using Muscle Stem Cells For Regeneration: Lessons From Anole Lizards
Despite recent advances in regenerative medicine, re-growing a lost limb is an insurmountable feat for human beings, confined for now to science fiction and comic…
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On-Demand Release Of Persulfides As Antioxidants
Cellular redox balance is critical for maintaining normal function and preventing damage to DNA and proteins, which may lead to accelerated aging, and, more nefariously,…
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Average IQ Score: What Is Normal?
The average IQ score is always 100, as the distribution of IQ scores is meant to follow a normal distribution around an IQ of 100….
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How To Convert Moles To Molecules With Examples
To convert moles to molecules you will need to use two equations and have at hand Avagadro’s number and the number of moles in your…
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NASA Successfully Tests New Mini-Nuclear Fission Reactor, With Applications For Space Exploration
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced that it has completed initial tests of a new miniaturized nuclear power system intended for missions…
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CD4 T Cells And Brain Degeneration In Aging Adults
As living standards increase and health provisions become better and more accessible to all, we can look forward to living longer. Yet one of the biggest…
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The Ingredient Of Chili Peppers Changes The Gene Expression Pattern Of Cells
Capsaicin (trans-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the compound in chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) responsible for their “hot” taste. Capsaicin binds as a ligand to the plasma membrane protein,…
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Improving Quality Of Life For Patients With Osteoporosis Using MicroRNAs
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that predisposes patients to an increased risk of bone fractures. Osteoporosis is very common among elderly women and — to…
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