http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=3551&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by nanjoween-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27678.aspxThu, 26 Feb 2009 16:12:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27678nanjoweUsing pesticides may help keep unwanted bugs away but it comes with a price. Pesticides More Harm than Good Pesticides are a general name for a class of compounds that are designed to destroy pests. Pesticides include i nsecticides, herbicides and fungicides. These chemicals are used for pest control indoors and outdoors. Their chemical composition...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17321.aspxSat, 29 Nov 2008 21:04:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17321nanjoweBesides spreading diseases bacteria play an important role in significant weather events like rainfall and snowfall. Bacteria as Ice Nucleators Precipitation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools to temperatures where ice crystals forms. This happens at the extremely cold temperatures of -40F; the temperature in the upper troposphere. At ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/56947.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:22:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56947nanjoweIn cases where standard treatment for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) are ineffective, Nelarabine treatment is often recommended. Uses Nelarabine, marketed as Arranon in the United States is used to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lympho...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17295.aspxSat, 29 Nov 2008 22:16:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17295nanjoweBiochemistry and Environmental Science intersect when a living organism’s life processes are affected by the environment. What is Biochemistry? Biochemistry is a multidiscipline field that studies the chemistry of life processes. These processes can be loosely divided into the following groups: reactions that are anabolic (build up molecu...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54596.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 03:10:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54596nanjoweMoexipril is commonly prescribed to control high blood pressure but also performs another important role. Moexipril Commonly Prescribed to Treat High Blood Pressure Moexipril, brand name Univasc is a medication that is designed to lower blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension. The medication belongs to the class of medications known ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/53398.aspxSun, 25 Oct 2009 00:09:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53398nanjoweThe diabetes drug miglitol directly works on a diabetic’s diet. A diabetic eats foods that are designed to control glucose levels in the blood by limiting and controlling the types of foods that contribute to glucose in the blood levels. Miglitol aids the process. Managing Diabetes A Type II diabetic will initially attempt to control their bl...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/24333.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 15:40:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24333nanjoweSolar energy is absorbed through a house's windows and roof. This can increase the air conditioners work load in the summer months and reduce the heating load in the winter months. Carefully planted trees can help homeowner's manage the sun’s radiation. A Small Investment that Guarantees Sizable Returns Homeowners are going to great l...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/30820.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 20:17:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30820nanjoweThalidomide's history dates back to its infamous past as an anti-emetic drug. Pregnant women who used the drug delivered deformed babies. Thalidomide is however making a comeback as a potent anti-cancer drug. Thalidomide Damages Fetuses Thalid omide is a potent teratogenic medication that has the abillity to cause damage to fetuses in utero. Wo...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27689.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 04:59:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27689nanjowePoint source pollution is the tangible and measurable side of water pollution. Defining Point Source Discharges Water poll ution has always been an Achilles heel for industry. Prior to the passage of the Clean Water Act industrial facilities and municipal sewage plants discharged their wastewater directly into rivers and lakes, ocean and streams. T...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27688.aspxThu, 26 Feb 2009 03:41:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27688nanjoweDetermining whether the earth can sustain the growing population should start with people examining and planning their own communities sustainability. Defining Sustainability Sustainability is mostly defined in the context of the environment. This environmental sustainability is defined as the ability of an environment to provide for a current popu...