Design of Airplane Wings
An airplane wing is not just a streamlined structure attached to the fuselage of the airplane but a coordinated system formed of several parts. The …
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Major Discoveries of the Space Age: Great Advances in Astronomy
The last half century has been an exciting time to be an astronomer. The rise of technology has opened up new avenues for study, with inventions like …
Continue ReadingShould the Government Fund Space Exploration?
Should the government fund space exploration? With changing dynamics in the landscape of politics and the world, the space program faces a dwindling …
Continue ReadingDisadvantages of Manned Space Missions When Compared to Remote or Robotic Missions
While manned missions can result in the injury or death of humans, they also offer a unique perspective on exploration. However, robotic missions can …
Continue ReadingRobots Leading the Missions of the Chinese Space Program
Compared to the rest of the world, the Chinese space program is in its infancy. In a country that is rapidly industrializing, the Chinese are …
Continue ReadingLaboratory Tests for Herpes Simplex Type 1 Diagnosis
Several different test types can be used in the laboratory diagnosis of herpes simplex virus type 1. The best test to use depends on whether the …
Continue ReadingThe Genetics, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Hutchinson Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare disease of accelerated aging. HGPS patients fascinate clinicians and the public alike, due to …
Continue ReadingAtaxia Telangiectasia Diagnosis Information: What is Ataxia Telangiectasia?
Ataxia Telangiectasia is a progressive neurological disorder in which patients experience balance and coordination problems since the cerebellum and …
Continue ReadingTips for Buying the Best Binoculars for Astronomy
Before you choose the best binoculars for astronomy, you need to look for certain characteristics that qualify binoculars to be used for astronomy …
Continue ReadingDifference Between Stars and Quasars
Quasars are a relatively new member to the zoo of cosmic objects astronomers study, having been first discovered in the 1950’s. Many questions …
Continue ReadingRobots in Space - The Beginning of a New Era of Space Exploration
A recent report on the Chinese space program’s use of robots fired up an on going controversy over the superiority of robots versus man in …
Continue ReadingAbout the Photosphere of the Sun
When we look at the Sun through a properly protected telescope, what we see is not really the ‘surface’ of our star. The Sun really has no surface. We …
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