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January 26th, 2012 at 12:53am
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The Kuiper belt is the region of the solar system that exists beyond the last planet from the sun (Neptune). It is sometimes compared to the asteroid belt because they both mostly consist of small objects. However, the Kuiper belt is estimated to be up to 200 times larger than the asteroid belt. The Kuiper belt is also the location of at least 3 dwarf planets, including Pluto. If you want to know who discovered this important region of the solar system, keep reading to find out.
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Who Discovered the Kuiper Belt
January 14th, 2012 at 01:04pm
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The Oregon Caves National Monument is located in the Siskiyou Mountains in the southwest of the state of Oregon. The highlight of the area is a dissolution cave formed in marble with over 4,600 m (15,000 feet) of passages. This is relatively unique because most dissolution caves are formed in limestone or dolomite. The Oregon Caves are a popular tourist destination with an average of about 80,000 visitors a year. Apart from cave tours there are many hiking trails, that provide perfect photograph and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area was made a National Monument in 1909, but the caves were discovered long before this.
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Who Discovered The Oregon Caves
December 28th, 2011 at 12:47pm
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Dyslexia is a learning disability that reduces a person’s ability to comprehend a text. It is classified as a reading difficulty that can manifest in a number of ways. It is reported to be the most common learning disability and is thought to affect up to 10% of the population. There is no known cause of dyslexia and it cannot be cured. However, with careful management and support people suffering from the condition can learn to read and write. Let’s take a look at who discovered dyslexia.
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Who Discovered Dyslexia
December 17th, 2011 at 12:30pm
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Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan site that is known as the “Lost City of the Incas.” It is located in the South American country of Peru and is found on a mountain ridge that rises above the Urubamba Valley. It is though that the site was built in the 1400′s and was abandoned after the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire. Today the site is a very popular tourist destination and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you want to know who rediscovered this important historical site, keep reading to find out.
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Who Discovered Machu Picchu
October 22nd, 2011 at 12:28am
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Penicillin is a group of antibiotics that are obtained from Penicillium fungi or produced synthetically. These antibiotics are used for treating many types of bacterial infections including; syphilis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, meningitis, anthrax, rheumatic fever and many more. The discovery of penicillin was significant, because it was the first drug to treat many of these diseases. It is considered by many experts as one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century! Let’s take a look at the discovery and development of this important drug.
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Who Discovered Penicillin
September 24th, 2011 at 12:38am
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Cholesterol is a compound of fat that is produced in the intestines and liver. It is transported in the blood plasma and has many important functions in the body including producing hormones and cell membranes. Despite its important functions, very high levels of cholesterol in the blood can be very dangerous. It can damage the arteries and is linked to many types of heart disease. Cholesterol is found in all foods that contain animal fats. To avoid high levels of cholesterol it is important to restrict your intake of saturated and trans fats. If you have ever wondered who discovered this important compound, keep reading to find out.
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Who Discovered Cholesterol
September 7th, 2011 at 05:35pm
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Restriction enzymes are any enzymes that cut DNA at specific points. They are found in bacteria and archaea, a type of single celled microorganism, and protect them from viral infections. Over 3000 restriction enzymes have been discovered and more than 600 are available for commercial use. They are very important for science because they can be used for DNA manipulation and modification. It is for this reason that they are often described as “chemical knives.” If you have ever wondered who made this important discovery, keep reading to find out.
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Who Discovered Restriction Enzymes
August 25th, 2011 at 01:08am
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The Rosetta Stone is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time. It is a large piece of granite that is inscribed with Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, demotic script and Ancient Greek. It is inscribed with a decree from 196 BC and because each language is a direct translation of the decree modern archaeologists were able to use it to get a better understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The ability to translate hieroglyphics has led to a better understanding of Ancient Egyptian history. If you have ever wondered who discovered this important piece of history, read on to find the answer.
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Who Discovered the Rosetta Stone
August 24th, 2011 at 12:35pm
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Despite its name, ringworm is caused by a fungal infection and commonly affects humans and domesticated animals. This condition was originally named ringworm because it causes raised red rings on the body, it is also commonly called tinea and has the official name dermatophytosis. There are many different species of fungi that cause ringworm and they also affect different areas of the body. The most well known conditions caused by ringworm are athlete’s foot and jock itch. Ringworm is best avoided through prevention, but it can be treated with antifungal creams and oral medication in severe cases. In the past ringworm was treated with mercury, sulfur, iodine, antiparasitic medication and x-rays in hairy areas. Continue reading to find out who discovered that fungi that causes ringworm.
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Who Discovered Ringworm
August 20th, 2011 at 12:41am
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Vitamin D is a group of fat soluble vitamins. There are 5 types of vitamin D, but the major forms are referred to as D2 and D3 . It is a very unique vitamin because it is capable of being synthesized in the human body with exposure to the sun. There are many health benefits of vitamin D, including strengthening bones by aiding calcium absorption. A deficiency of vitamin D causes a disease called rickets, which softens the bones and can lead to deformity or bone fractures. It is no longer a common disease in developed countries, but is still a major problem in developing countries. If you have ever wondered who discovered this important vitamin, read on to find the answer.
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Who Discovered Vitamin D
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