Who Discovered Achondroplasia?
The doctors and scientists who discovered achondroplasia have been investigating the birth defect for a couple of hundred years, but only in the last …
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Causes of Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase
The laboratory test for elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a diagnostic for detection of liver and bone disorders. The levels of this …
Continue ReadingRed Dwarf Protostars? Learn the Differences between Red Dwarfs and Protostars
In star formation, nebulae, which are gaseous, dusty regions in space, are the source of what may become some of the most important astronomical …
Continue ReadingWhat is Drug Induced Psychosis?
Contrary to popular belief, drug induced psychosis isn’t limited to illegal drugs. Legitimately prescribed medications can have the same side …
Continue ReadingHow were Space Shuttles Launched - The Initial Preparation of a Space Shuttle Launch
To launch a Space Shuttle required more than just the push of a button. Many preparations, tests, checks and operations had to occur even before the …
Continue ReadingHow to Read an Aeronautical Chart? Reading VFR Aeronautical Charts Easily
Aeronautical charts are categorized into Visual Flight Rules charts and Instrumental Flight Rules Charts. It is very important for a pilot to …
Continue ReadingStar Formation Steps: From Star Formation to Galaxy Formation
Galaxies are huge with millions of stars. Blackholes are tiny. Yet, a little blackhole will control a galaxy, and its millions of stars. How is that …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Difference between the Heliocentric Model of the Solar System and the Geocentric Model?
What is the center of our solar system? Is it the earth, or the sun? At one time the geocentric or earth-centered model of the universe as espoused …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Definition of a Spiral Galaxy?
There are billions of galaxies of various types in the universe. The most beautiful are the spirals, with their elegant arms wrapping around a central …
Continue ReadingWhite Dwarf Star and Its Varieties
Let’s learn about the white dwarf star, its varieties, and its formation.
Continue ReadingThe Impacts of the Seaplane or Floatplane: Planes that Take off From and Land on Water
The seaplane is a vehicle designed like a fix-wing aircraft, but also has the ability to land and take off from water. This makes the impacts of the …
Continue ReadingSupernova Blackholes: Two of the Most Important Astronomical Objects
Two of the most profoundly important astronomical objects are Supernova and Black holes, because they make an impact on the space around them in ways …
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