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Crime Scene Cleanup (Forensic Science)
First Day of Fall (Astronomy)
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells (Microbiology)
Satellites See Kasatochi Eruption (Natural Disasters)
Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source (Environmentalism)
What is the Montauk Monster? (Zoology)
European Eels Declining Because of Nematodes (Marine Biology)
Success in College Physics Classes (Physics)
Lightning Fact and Fiction (Natural Disasters)
What is Game Theory? (Math)
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Whaling
While Whaling Commission nations meet to discuss escalating tensions between pro and anti whaling nations, whaling nations increase quotas to international criticism.
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Common Scientific and Medical Terms
Understanding this series of commonplace terms in the medical and research areas which define or modify different factors can make terminology easier to comprehend.
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The Environmental Impact of Farm Effluent
Potential environmental pollution from dairy cow and pig effluent depends on levels of BOD, nutrients, sediments, pathogenic micro-organisms and odour-causing gases.
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The Cardinality of Sets
The cardinality of a set is an idea stemming from the idea of functions. The concept of a number comes from here.
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The T-Rex and Modern Bird Parasites
New studies aim to explain lesions on Tyrannosaurs Rex jawbones. Based on the evidence, the lesions appear to be characteristic of a disease plaguing modern birds.
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Hair Color Genetics
Hair color is a complex interplay of genetic factors, with more than one gene involved in determining exactly what shade will emerge: black, brown, blonde or red.
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Differential Equations for Dummies
Are there any "dummies" interested in differential equations? Touted as a "Reference for the Rest of Us," this book really isn't for anyone.
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Giant Clams
Tridacna gigas, the largest of the giant clams, grows up to 1.0m across, weighs 180kg and lives to around 70 years. Such specimens are now rare except on protected reefs.
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The Book of the Moon by Rick Stroud
Dubbed "a visually striking cornucopia of everything worth knowing about our closest neighbor in space," this book is a celebration of our relationship with the Moon.
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Target 350 for Greenhouse Gas
With climate change often featured in news headlines, it is important to understand the scientific terms and research behind the policy debate.
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The Galaxy M87
Galaxy M87, also known as Virgo A, is a unique mass of stars that is part of the huge Virgo Cluster.
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End of the World
According to theories based on ancient Mayan predictions, the world is supposed to end December 21, 2012. This article will prove the Mayan 2012 prophecy to be unfounded.
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Fun Facts About Saturn's Moons
The planet Saturn, surrounded by its famous rings, is also surrounded by some of the most unique moons in the Solar System.
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Out of Africa I, 'Ubeidya, and Dmanisi
Out of Africa I is one of the most important events in human evolution. Recent discoveries in West Asia reveal the first humans left Africa by 1.5 million-years-ago.
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Four Examples of Modern Research Abuses
Codes and regulations were designed to protect human subjects in medical research. Despite laws, unethical experimentation continues on four vulnerable populations.
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Gift Book Ideas for Forensic Science Fans
Forensic science is still hot these days, on television and in media reports.There are many nonfiction forensics books that would make great gifts for crime buffs.
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What is the Sahel?
The Sahel divides the Sahara from Africa's tropical forests. The region struggles with drought and desertification.
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