What are Hormones

January 9th, 2012 at 05:19pm Under what are

Hormones are essentially chemicals that transport or send messages from one part of the body to another. Hormones acts are a catalyst for chemical changes that relate to growth, development and energy. They are important in regulating the systems and processes that occur in the body. They are responsible for ensuring that balance and stability, called homeostasis, is maintained in the body.

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What are Polysaccharides

December 13th, 2011 at 12:47am Under what are

Polysaccharides are a form of macromolecule that are found in humans, plants, animals and fungi. They are long stands of carbohydrate molecules (glucose) that are bonded together by glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharides usually contain a repeating pattern of the same carbohydrate molecules, and can be both branched and unbranched. Branched polysaccharides are known as amylopectin and consist of thousand of molecules bonded together with many branches. Unbranched polysaccharides are known as amylase and are one long strand of hundreds of molecules.

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What Are Chicken Nuggets Made Of

November 9th, 2011 at 12:36pm Under what are

Chicken nuggets are a meat product that are most commonly baked or fried. They were invented in the 1950′s by food science professor Robert C. Baker. They are especially popular with children and are sold in many fast food restaurants. They are also available in frozen form from the grocery store, as a quick and easy food, for cooking at home. Much controversy has raged about what chicken nuggets are actually made from. Continue reading to find the answer.

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What Are The Doldrums

October 16th, 2011 at 01:07am Under what are

The doldrums is a term used by sailors to describe the parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean that have very little or no wind at all. Although this isn’t a major problem for today’s ships, it was a major problem for the sailing ships of the past. Amazingly, sailors could get stuck in the doldrums for weeks at a time waiting for enough wind to power their ship. Let’s take a look at where this phenomenon occurs and what causes it.

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What are Baseball Bats Made of

October 15th, 2011 at 01:03pm Under what are

A baseball bat is used for hitting the ball, that has been thrown by the pitcher, in the game of baseball. The regulations in the American major leagues state that the bat must not exceed 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter at any point and that it must be no more that 42 inches (106.7 cm) in length. The weight of the bat in not restricted, but they usually don’t weight more than 33 ounces (1 kg). If you have ever wanted to know what a baseball bat is made from, keep reading to find out.

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What are Balloons Made of

August 26th, 2011 at 12:30am Under what are

Balloons are a popular decoration at almost any kind of party. They come in many shapes, colors and sizes. They can be filled with air, but helium is also widely used to make them float. They are best known for the loud noise they make when they pop and many children are frightened of this noise. In the past balloons were made of dried animal bladders, but have you have ever wondered what a party balloon is made from today? Keep reading to discover the answer.

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What are Clouds Made of

August 9th, 2011 at 12:37pm Under what are

We all know clouds as the puffy white masses in the air or the dark gray clouds that bring us rain, but have you ever wondered what they are made of? To answer this question we first need to look at the water cycle.

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What are the Northern Lights

July 18th, 2011 at 12:41pm Under what are

The northern lights are the common name for the phenomenon known as aurora borealis. The northern lights are a spectacular visual event, where a colorful light display occurs in the sky. It was named by Pierre Gassendi in 1621, after the Roman goddess of dawn and the Greek name for wind. This phenomenon also occurs in the Southern hemisphere, where it is known as the “southern lights” or aurora australis. It is usually only observed near the polar regions, but has been seen outside these regions during high levels of solar wind. Some of the best places to view the northern lights include; Alaska, Canada, Norway and Siberia. The cause of the northern lights has been debated throughout history, but today science can answer the question.

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What are Shallots

April 6th, 2009 at 05:10am Under what are

Shallots are vegetables. They are relatives of onions. They have a similar taste to onions, but they are sweeter and have a milder taste. They are used a lot in cooking and some people eat pickled shallots. Deep fried shallots are eaten in parts of Asia. The skin of a shallot can be golden brown or rose red in color. They have an off-white flesh. So know you know the

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What are Demographics

January 12th, 2009 at 12:04pm Under what are

Demographics are simply characteristics about a population of people. They are used in market research and by governments. For example, television ratings are measured in total people watching and the demographics of those watching. The number of males and females watching, as well as their ages, are the two most looked at demographics for television ratings.

Why are They Important For Television?

Demographics tell potential advertisers exactly who watches certain shows. For

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