Moon Phase Today: A Simple Trick To Figure Out Today’s Moon Phase
An easy trick to remember what moon phase the moon is in on any given night is the mnemonic DOC. DOC, (or COD if you’re…
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Yearly Archive: 2018
The Walking Stick Bug
Walking stick bugs are one of the coolest insects, and not just solely for the fact that they quite literally look like sticks that can walk. These…
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How To Calculate The Chemical Charge Of Ammonia (NH3)
The formal chemical charge of Ammonia (NH3) is zero, it doesn’t actually have a chemical charge. While it’s easy to just say that, it’s important…
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The Gulf Stream May Be Weaker Than It Has Been In 1600 Years, Could Exacerbate Climate Change
A system of currents found in the Atlantic Ocean may be slowing down, and may now be at their weakest in around 1600 years. The…
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Energy Transfer Phenomenon Leading To Photon Up-conversion With Application To Optical Thermometry
Temperature is a fundamental property of matter and it is related to the degree of warmth of a material. Temperature is measured by a thermometer,…
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Drinking To Cope With Depressed Mood In College And Non-College Young Adults
Co-occurring depressed mood and risky alcohol use are prevalent during emerging adulthood, a critical development period ranging from approximately 18 to 25 years of age…
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The 8 Moon Phases In Order
The 8 moon phases in order are New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and finally Waning Crescent….
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What Is Chemical Weathering? With Examples
Weathering is the process by which rocks, minerals, wood, and many other natural or artificial things break down because of the natural world around us. Chemical weathering…
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New Zealand Commits To Carbon-Neutral Future As It Bans All Offshore Oil Exploration
This past Thursday the New Zealand government announced that it won’t be granting any new permits for off-shore oil drilling operations. The ban on offshore…
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Obesity Risk: Twin Study Examines Correlations Between Higher Weight And Diseases
Obesity is bad for your heart. But do genes play a role here? A twin study surprised with an unexpected result. You live a dangerous…
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The Melody Of Sugar: A New Dimension In Diabetes Research
Diabetes Mellitus refers to a group of prevalent metabolic disorders manifested by the persistent rise in blood sugar level. Once sweet and pleasing, when in…
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