Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek: The Father Of Microbiology
Anton van Leeuwenhoek, considered the father of microbiology, was a key scientist in the Golden Age of Dutch science and technology during the late 17th…
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Experiment Points To The Existence Of Mysterious Non-Newtonian “Quantum Force”
Since the time of Galileo and Newton, physicists have believed we live in a classical world—that is, a world that obeys the laws of classical…
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How Many Oceans Are There?
Historically there were 4 named oceans in the world, which include the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. However, today we…
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Physicists Observe Phase Transition In Cloud Of Quantum Particles
It is well known that the quantum world is weird. Most news pieces about quantum mechanics consist of some new study showing how some quantum phenomenon behave…
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Tropical Savanna: Animals Plants & Climate
A tropical savanna is an environment characterized by rolling hills, tall grasslands, and sparse trees. Large parts of Africa and Australia are tropical savannas, as…
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Environment And Climate Change: Canadian Researchers Use Isoscapes To Track Polar Bears
Polar bears are currently listed as vulnerable on the IUCN’s (International Union on Conservation in Nature) Red List of threatened species. Canada is home to…
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Fossil Fuel Pros And Cons
Fossil fuel pros and cons can be separated into inexpensive, globally available, and compatibility with energy systems for fossil fuels pros compared to greenhouse gas…
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Specialised Cells: Their Function
Cells become specialized so that they can perform a set of particular roles or functions, playing their part in reproduction, energy metabolism, regeneration, information transfer,…
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Function Of Pons In The Brain
The Pons serves a specific function in the brain; it sorts and relays messages between different sections of the brain. Specifically, the Pons relays messages…
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Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Rain Smells So Good
When it rains we get the strong yet pleasant aroma from the wet earth and clean air breeze. It is both appealing and satisfying; giving…
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Search For Life: How Organisms On Earth Help Us Understand Space Environments
As discussed previously, outer space conditions are harmful to human beings. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are devoid of life. Indeed, there…
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