Homologous Structures: Definition And Examples
A homologous structure is a similar structure that can be found in very different animals, often pointing towards a common ancestor. When animals look very…
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Monthly Archive: July 2018
Foot Diagram: Labeled Anatomy
The foot diagram has a complex structure made up of bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Understanding the structure of the foot is best done by…
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What Is Negative Reinforcement?
Negative reinforcement is the psychological phenomena where a behavior increases because a negative stimulus or aversive event is prevented from occurring or removed. Negative reinforcement…
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Political Map Of Africa
The political map of Africa shows just how complex and diverse the continent, home to 54 countries and over a billion people really is. To…
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Enhancing The Performance Of Parabolic Trough Collectors Using Nanofluids And Turbulators
Parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) is the most mature solar concentrating technology for useful heat production, up to 400oC. The PTC is used in a…
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Exploring Leaf and Litter Traits in Decomposition
Leaf-litter decomposition is a vital process in forest environments: this is how nutrients stored in leaves are recycled, returning to the soil and becoming available…
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Slow-Release Of Two Classical Antibiotics: Finding The Matrix Right Under Your Feet
Since Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, millions of human lives have been saved thanks to the use of antibiotics. However, with their extensive application,…
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A Study Of Coppicing In Beech Trees
Coppicing is a method to regenerate broadleaved trees by cutting them at the base to stimulate the formation of new sprouts. Researchers have now shown…
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Intriguing Flexible Devices Based On Mechanoluminescence
Mechanoluminescence (ML), also called triboluminescence (TL), refers to the phenomenon/process that materials could emit light under mechanical stimuli, e.g., friction, stretch, compression, impact, etc. The…
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Fishermen Bite Off More Than They Can Chew — With A Little Help From Their Dolphin Friends
Let’s say you live in front of your favorite restaurants. How often would you be chasing around an ordinary food truck meal? Theory predicts that…
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