Gram Positive vs Gram Negative Bacterial Cell Walls
The Gram stain is one of the most basic tests in diagnostic microbiology. It divides bacteria into two categories: Gram-positive and negative cell …
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Learn How Doctors Use the BMP Blood Test to Diagnose Medical Problems
The BMP blood test is one of many laboratory tests medical professionals use to determine why patients are experiencing specific symptoms. Learn …
Continue ReadingSpace History - the Week of December 21
This week marks the anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission, during which men orbited the Moon for the first time in history, and the births of both Isaac …
Continue ReadingUnderstand the Signs and Symptoms of Hypovolemia to Prevent Medical Emergencies
Hypovolemia means “low blood volume” and can be brought on by a fluid imbalance in the body. Find out the signs and symptoms of …
Continue ReadingHow to Build an Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide on Building Airplanes from Scratch or by Using Kits
This article is for anyone interested in an overview of how you can build your own airplane in the United States. There are two methods used in the …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Bones in the Human Body
The human skeleton, consisting of 206 bones, is a marvel of engineering. The bones which form the skeleton consist of proteins and mineral substances. …
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This article contains information related to the types of gas used in the aviation industry, what it looks and smells like and where its used.
Continue ReadingConfusing and Misleading Statistics
What kind of statistics are helpful and what kind are confusing? Learn the difference between relative and absolute risk and between conditional …
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What is a “statistically significant” result? Learn the basics of how statistics are used to analyze the results of research studies. …
Continue ReadingNames of the Moons of Uranus, Who Named Them, and Where Each Name Comes From
Uranus probably has the coolest names for its moons. The very first moons of this cold, distant plant were discovered by the man who also discovered …
Continue ReadingStatistics Comparisons and Transparency
How should statistical data be compared? Learn how statistics should be presented for maximum clarity.
Continue ReadingWhy Do Planes Leave White Trails Behind Them?
Ever looked up in the sky and wondered what the white streaks coming from aircraft were all about?
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