How is Aircraft Hijacking Affecting the Society Globally?
The thrill and convenience of flying in an aeroplane is really unmatched (except compared to space travel which unfortunately is not for everyone). …
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How MRI Machines Work to Take Image Scans of Organs and Tissues in the Body
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that can provide a detailed visualization of soft tissues. The MRI allows for detailed images …
Continue ReadingHuman Genetic Disorders: A List of Some Rare Human Genetic Disorders & What Causes Them
Genetic disorders are diseases or conditions that are caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. Some are known at birth, whilst others make an …
Continue ReadingGenetics History: Explore Top 10 Moments with This Genetics Timeline
They give us everything, and without them we’d be nothing. Understanding how our genes work is giving us unprecedented powers to shape our own …
Continue ReadingWhen is the Next Solar Eclipse - The Total Solar Eclipse of July 22, 2009
The sun is a source of tremendous energy, with fusion reactions equivalent to billions of nuclear reactors going on inside its core. But even this …
Continue ReadingAtmospheric Re-entry Basics
Atmospheric reentry is without a doubt the most challenging phase of spaceflight, for a number of very good reasons. Find out why we have yet to …
Continue ReadingAtmospheric Re-entry: Techniques and Materials
Atmospheric re-entry is a difficult environment, but methods, techniques and materials have been developed to cope with the heat; some aren’t so …
Continue ReadingLearn About Dolly the Sheep, the First Cloned Animal in History
The birth of Dolly the sheep completely changed the field of genetics and science as a whole. Although she died prematurely, her life left a lasting …
Continue ReadingObesity Research: Attempts to Find Out if Genetics are to Blame for Obesity Health Problems
Scientists have uncovered one of the clearest signs yet that obesity has a genetic component. In a study of 228 women by researchers at the …
Continue ReadingInformation on the Discoveries of Extrasolar Planets or Exoplanets
Once relegated to the pages of science fiction novels and movies, we now have proof that planets beyond our solar system exist. More are detected each …
Continue ReadingIs Pluto a Planet or a Dwarf Planet or is it a Plutoid - what is the status of Pluto?
Pluto, once considered a planet, then a dwarf planet has now been re-classified to a Plutoid. Is this a promotion or a demotion?
Continue ReadingMR Spectroscopy An Essential Diagnostic Tool
MR spectroscopy requires the use of the same equipment and software that is similarly used in MRI. The use of MRS in the clinical practice setting is …
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