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July 24th, 2011 at 01:30am
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The Galápagos Islands consist of a tiny group of volcanic islands that are located on the equator (about 970km west of Ecuador) . The Galápagos islands are famous for the unique wildlife that inhabit the region. Many of these were studied by Charles Darwin and played an important part in the development of his theory of evolution. The islands are popular with scientists who come to study the location and animals and tourism is also becoming more popular. The islands are owned by Ecuador and the entire Galápagos province has a population of approximately 23,000.
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July 16th, 2011 at 01:03am
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The atom is considered to be the basic unit of matter. Atoms consists of a nucleus, that contains protons and neutrons, and electrons, that are believed to occupy an set of electron shells. Atoms are very tiny objects and can only be observed with specialized equipment such as a scanning tunneling microscope. Certain atoms can combine to create molecules, the most commonly known molecule is H2O (water), which consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded with a single oxygen atom.
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Who Discovered the Atom
July 12th, 2011 at 12:53am
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The cell is the building block of life for all living organisms. Some of the smallest organisms, such as bacteria, consist of just once cell. Large organisms, such as monkeys, are made up of trillions of cells. Cells are usually too small to observe with the naked eye and require a microscope to study properly. However, the largest cell is an unfertilized ostrich egg, which can weigh over 3 pounds and be observed without a microscope. Even though they are present in all life, cells are a relatively recent discovery.
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Who Discovered Cells
July 8th, 2011 at 12:57pm
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Glutathione is an important tripeptide (a peptide is molecules of amino acids linked by peptide bonds) that is found in animal and plant tissues as well as blood. It is an important part of cellular respiration in both plants and animals. It is important for protecting against oxidative stress, by neutralizing free radicals and reactive oxygen compounds. It is also known to activate some enzymes. It has many other important functions in the body and is considered to be essential to good health. Glutathione is produced in the body and it is for this reason that it is not considered to be an essential nutrient (you don’t need to get it from your food). If you are wondering who discovered this amazing substance, read on to find out.
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Who Discovered Glutathione
June 26th, 2011 at 12:42am
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Formaldehyde is an organic compound which is a colorless and toxic gas with a strong order. When at room temperatures it exists in its gaseous state, but can easily be converted to a liquid state when combined with other substances. It is used to create a number of other chemical compounds commonly used in the world today. It is particularly important in the production of polymers. Naturally formaldehyde is broken down quickly by sunlight or bacteria in soils. Within the body it is quickly converted to formic acid and expelled. When exposed to large doses the human body has trouble converting it quickly enough. It has recently been stated by the the US National Toxicology Program to be a carcinogen (cancer causing).
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Who Discovered Formaldehyde
June 14th, 2011 at 01:04pm
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a well known vitamin that aids in the support of the immune system and can be found in all citrus fruits. It forms an important protein that is used to make skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. It is also particularly useful in wound healing and the repair of bone, cartridge and teeth. It is an essential vitamin in the prevention of scurvy and it acts as an antioxidant in the body. It is also an important part of 8 enzyme reactions within the body. The body does not make or store vitamin C so it is important to make sure your intake of this vitamin is adequate. Many people take daily Vitamin C supplements or increase their intake when suffering from a cold or flu. It comes in oral tables, capsules and tinctures, the most common of these being chewable tablets that taste like orange.
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Who Discovered Vitamin C
June 1st, 2011 at 01:16pm
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Cadmium, symbol Cd, is a chemical element with the atomic number 48. It is a soft metal and appears as a bluish-white color. It is chemically similar to both zinc and mercury, and shares common attributes with each. It is a relatively scarce element and usually occurs as a minor component of zinc ores. Although it was once used for stabilizing plastic and to prevent corrosion of steel, it is no longer used for many applications because of its toxicity. In fact, the sale and use of cadmium is heavily restricted in Europe.
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Who Discovered Cadmium
May 22nd, 2011 at 12:28pm
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Australia is a large island continent in the southern hemisphere and includes the island of Tasmania and other smaller islands off its coast. It has 6 states and 2 territories and is governed by a Federal parliamentary democracy with a Prime Minister. Its official title is the Commonwealth of Australia and it is part of the British Empire. It is ruled by the Queen which makes it a constitutional monarchy. It has a population of approximately 22,612,617 people and it is the thirteenth largest economy in the world.
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Who Discovered Australia
May 20th, 2011 at 12:02pm
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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the most important molecule of living organisms. It contains the genetic instructions used in the development and function of living creatures. DNA stores all the genetic coding that is required to fully develop a life form. It also holds all the instructions for specific cell creation. DNA is the blueprint of life. It is DNA that determines factors such as eye and hair color. Human DNA consists of about 3 billion bases, and more than 99 percent of those bases are the same in all people.
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Who Discovered DNA
May 16th, 2011 at 12:22pm
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Tungsten is a steel metal that is found naturally on the earth. It has the chemical symbol of W. which comes from its alternate name, wolfram. It was identified in 1781, and just 2 years later it was first isolated. It is sought after due to having the highest melting point of all non-alloyed substances on earth. It is primarily used to make tungsten carbine. Tungsten carbine makes other metals harder and more wear resistant. Tungsten carbine is used to make drill bits for the mining and construction industry. It is also used in electrical item such as light bulb filaments due to its high melting point and ability to conduct electricity.
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Who Discovered Tungsten
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