Advancements in Space Suit Design
Space suit design has changed over the course of time. The basic principle is to maintain an environment that will keep a person alive in the harsh …
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Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nurses are in demand and there is financial aid and a forgiveness program for nursing program student loans. Licensed Practical Nurses are only …
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Registered Nurse (RN)
Learn how to become a registered nurse (RN) in this third in a series of articles about careers in nursing. Join the medical field in this highly …
Continue ReadingImportance of and Types of Liver Function Test
Liver function tests are done to diagnose liver diseases. It includes the measurement of different liver enzymes, proteins, billurubin and other …
Continue ReadingWhat is Mitochondria? Essential Questions and Answers about what the Mitochondria is Like
… and other fascinating questions and answers about the cell’s energy powerhouse.
Continue ReadingExploration of Mars: Early Attempts, Viking 1 and Beyond
Mars has fascinated man since the dawn of civilization. When the space program became a reality, the Soviet Union and United States rushed to gather …
Continue ReadingForensic Science and DNA Fingerprinting Improvements
Bad news for criminals. DNA fingerprinting technology does not stand still. For many years it’s been thrown off the scent by crime scenes …
Continue ReadingGenetic Fingerprinting: 3 Famous Cases.
This forensic science article highlights three cases famous for their use, and in one case, misuse of DNA fingerprinting: Tommie Lee Andrews, Kirk …
Continue ReadingThe History of the Soviet Space Program – Part III – The Seventies
Even though they were beaten in the “moon race” by the Americans, the Soviets continued their space domination in the 1970s, constructing the new …
Continue ReadingACTH Stimulation Test
The ACTH stimulation test, also known as the ACTH stim test, are used to help doctors determine if a patient has abnormal cortisol levels. Find out …
Continue ReadingFacts and Info About the Canis Major Constellation
Canis Major, known primarily for Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, follows Orion faithfully across the winter sky in the Northern …
Continue ReadingFive Great Cell Discoveries
They’re responsible for making you the person you are. But how well do you know your body’s cells? To help you become more intimately …
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