Thermonuclear Fusion in Stars: How Stars Generate Energy and Light
Most people know that stars are thermonuclear furnaces, but there are a lot of details that escape notice, such as how the fusion process (and …
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What is the Main Sequence of Stars? Explanation of the Longest Phase of a Stars' Life
Fusion is a star’s gateway to bigger and better (or at least hotter!) things and the starting point for the formation of star systems, and …
Continue ReadingWorms Have the Secret to Long Life: The Discovery of Longevity Genes in Worms
Forget an elixir of life or similar such lotions and potions, the secret to a long life may be locked up in the genes of worms. New research has …
Continue ReadingDetecting Alien Signals Based on Lasers: A Variant on Optical-SETI
Is it possible to find extraterrestrial Intelligence and be able to communicate with them using laser technology? Radio and optical methods are …
Continue ReadingYour First Solo Flight: Basic Requirements, Flight Hours, and What to Expect During Before, During, and After Your First Solo
A pilot’s first solo flight is often seen as a rite of passage. There is a great deal of tradition behind this step in a pilot’s …
Continue ReadingFacts about Titan - the Largest Moon of Saturn
What do you know about Saturn’s aptly named moon Titan? For a planetary satellite, Titan has many unique features, including its large size …
Continue ReadingPower of the Large Binocular Telescope, the LBT: Design, Development, and Images
The LBT is unique astronomical instrument in that it uses two 8.4 m (27.6 ft) primary mirrors with the resolving power equivalent to a larger …
Continue ReadingPulsars - Neutron Stars Beaming Energy Our Way
Pulsars are neutron stars that emit very strong periodic radiation along our line of sight. These objects are very compact and have high rotation …
Continue ReadingWhat is an Electrocardiogram Test?
Electrocardiogram (EKG) tests help physicians see the electrical activity of the heart muscle. This test, while very simple, provides medical …
Continue ReadingAutosomal Recessive Inheritance of Genes
This is a pattern of inheritance where a condition is only expressed if two copies of the mutant gene are passed from parents to offspring.
Continue ReadingLearn About Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
Discovered by the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel, this is a pattern of inheritance where only one copy of a gene needs to be present for a condition to …
Continue ReadingUncovering the Cause of Malignant Melanoma in the Search for New Malignant Melanoma Treatments
Skin cancer, or melanomas are caused by over exposure to sunlight, in particular ultraviolet light. How this happens is complex and is still …
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