What Is Rose Quartz?
Rose quartz is a specific mineral variety of crystalline quartz that is characterized by its soft pinkish hue. The particular shade of rose quartz is due…
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About Alex Bolano
When Alex isn't nerdily stalking the internet for science news, he enjoys tabletop RPGs and making really obscure TV references. Alex has a Masters's degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Indica Vs Sativa: The Science Of Different Types Of Cannabis
Indica vs. sativa, conventional knowledge sees the cannabis plant divided into two distinct categories. Each grouping of cannabis is said to have its own unique properties and…
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Perseid Meteor Shower To Reach Peak August 12-13: Here’s How To See It
This upcoming Sunday and Monday the annual Perseids meteor shower event will reach its luminous peak. Stargazers are predicted to view a spectacular meteor shower…
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New Regulatory Framework Could Make It Easier To Use Dangerous Asbestos
Back in June, the then-Pruitt-led EPA passed what is known as a “Significant New Use Rule” (SNUR) regarding the use of asbestos. The new rule…
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Are We At A Tipping Point For Climate Change?
In a new study published in the Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences, climatologist Will Steffen from Australian National University warns that earth is…
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The Factors Of 36
What are the factors of 36? If you remember any high school math then that question probably was not that hard (the answer is 1,…
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What Is The Lifespan Of A Fly?
How long does the average fly live? Well, the lifespan of a fly differs depending on the type of fly. The average lifespan of a…
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Ban On The Use Of Bee-Killing Pesticides In U.S. Wildlife Refuges Overturned
Back in April the EU voted to completely ban the use of clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam; all part of a group of chemicals called neonicotinoids – a widely used group…
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Mitochondria Function: Plant And Animal Cells
The function of the mitochondria in both plant and animal cells is to produce energy for the cell via ATP production as part of the…
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Researcher Discover Mysterious Radio Wave Signal From Unknown Source Deep In Space
Researchers from British Columbia’s CHIME (Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment) discovered a new mysterious radio wave signal coming from space. The signal is what is…
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The Central Function Of The Vacuole: Plant And Animals Cells
Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles found in the cells of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Vacuoles play many roles but primarily function to protect the cell from…
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