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Dolphins: The Insomniac Mammal 9 Jul 2013 | 11:04 pm
Have you ever wished you could only let half your brain sleep so the other half could finish a long day’s work? Unfortunately, as a human, you don’t have that option. But if you were a dolphin, you’d ...
Why Do Cats Purr? 2 May 2013 | 01:20 pm
Image credit: Clarissa Rossarola Cats are one of the most common household pets. These adorable creatures are playful, huggable and notoriously independent. They make great companions for adults and ...
Supernovas and You 3 Apr 2013 | 02:19 am
A supernova (Image credit: NASA) Carl Sagan famously said we are all made of stardust, and he was right on the money. Everything around us began in the death of a star. Supernovas create giant clouds...
Ever Wondered Why Cats Have Rough Tongues? 3 Apr 2013 | 02:18 am
Photo source It might be startling to be licked by a feline and find out that their tongues are incredibly rough. Every cat has this feature, and many people who have felt it mistakenly think their a...
How Much Water Are You Wasting? 3 Apr 2013 | 02:18 am
Photo source Every time you take a long shower, you might feel a pang because you’re wasting water. On a micro scale, shame on you! However, on a macro scale, you’re in the clear. All this is a drop...
Fun Science Facts about Animals, Insects, and Fish 8 Jan 2013 | 11:49 am
Science Facts Image via uky.edu Do you ever find yourself struggling to make small talk at a party? The typical topics – the weather, what the other person does for a living, whether or not you have ...
Check Out These Weird Science Facts 8 Jan 2013 | 11:39 am
Science Facts Image via blastr.com Have you ever wondered what a waxed tiger would look like? Their stripes aren’t just in the hairs; they're embedded in their skin, so a naked tiger would look like ...
7 Tips To Ensure Safety When Working In A Laboratory 13 Dec 2012 | 11:20 pm
It is important to ensure that lab safety is maintained at all times, whether it is at a school lab or professional laboratory. Lab accidents can be very dangerous and can even prove to be fatal so th...
Steps in DNA Replication 18 Feb 2012 | 07:31 pm
What is DNA? Deoxyribonucleic acid, abbreviated DNA, is a macro molecule containing genetic information which characterizes each organism this information is used in the development and maintenance of...
Cellular Respiration: Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration 8 Jan 2012 | 07:27 am
What is Cellular Respiration? Cellular respiration is a metabolic process involving many different reactions taking place; organic compounds are oxidized in these reactions and energy is produced. The...
