Jason C. Chavis

Image Gallery: Inside the Human Body

Keep your eyes peeled, because you don't want to miss this - a gallery of stunning images that shows you what the human body looks like under the skin.

Will Environmental Programs be Victims of the Deficit Crisis?

With the US knee deep in a major deficit crisis, environmental programs are in the budget-slashing firing line. Both sides of the political divide are entrenched in conflict, and while financial stability is important, the future of the environment may...

So You Think You Know the History of Email? Test Your Knowledge Here

So you can process a hundred different emails into specific folders, ensuring each is responded to in a timely manner – but can you answer a few fun questions about how the process of communications over the Internet began and how it became so sophisticated?

Are We Alone? How Water On Mars Can Help Us Find Out

The search for water on Mars has been a long one. It has taken us years to discover overwhelming evidence showing water flowing on the red planet. One challenge NASA has today, however, is convincing the populace that this discovery is worthwhile and...

The Fascinating Moons of Mars

How many moons does Mars have? Generally the answer to this query is a relatively simple one: two. While investigating these two satellites, speculation of sinister artificial origins rose, along with intriguing scientific exploration. No matter...

Planetary Atmospheres in the Solar System

Throughout the Solar System, planetary atmospheres vary to great degrees. Learning about the different features of each, helps humans understand the changing dynamics of Earth and fulfills our general need to explore.

History of the C-40 Aircraft

The military has the tendency to use its cargo and passenger aircraft for long periods of time. However, by the 1990s, it was apparent that its previous workhorse, the C-9 Skytrain II, was in need of replacement. Enter the Boeing 737 as the Clipper.

All About the Curtiss Airplane

As one of the oldest manufacturers of aircraft in the world, the company that produced the Curtiss airplane designs achieved the height of its success during both World Wars. Among the most famous models from Curtiss are the famous barnstormer The Jenny...

The Role of Dopamine Agonists in Gambling Addiction

A number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. These studies may benefit people to overcome their addictive gambling habit.

Guide to the Drug Estropipate: Uses, Warnings and Side Effects

Estropipate is the generic form of the brand Ogen. It is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of menopause, but has also been shown to reduce hip fractures by 25 percent. Estropipate was approved by the FDA in June 1977.