At work we have tanks that hold large volumes of chemicals. These chemicals are liquids and come in various varieties. One day I was asked how much fluid was in one tank and I answered 3000 pounds. The person replied that they meant for me to answer in gallons. That makes it a tricky question. [...]
If you are thinking about teaching kids about astronomy, there are some good tips that will help you along your way. If you get them started out right, kids will love viewing the night sky and astronomy will easily turn into a great hobby. The first thing that is important is to have the right [...]
Ancient man wondered incessantly what the hell that shiny white ball in the sky was. He had not solved the problem of the sun either. The moon was bothering him too. Visible at night and glowing white, why is it up there and how the hell did it get up there? Will it [...]
Do you know for new zodiac signs ? This is small story about it. Famous astronomers at the Minnesota Planetarium Society have redefined the horoscope calendar and are claiming that a 13th sign has been added to it. First zodiac signs were identified 3,000 ago. So… it means that earth wobbled, and now everyone has [...]
Skeletal system is a vital system of human body, which consists of cartilages, bones and joints. These basic structures collectively form a hard and rigorous framework, called human skeleton. The human skeleton is a very distinct composition. It happens to be tough and hard, however , concurrently it lets movements at several areas. Moreover it [...]
The appendix is a small, worm-like projection attached to the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine. For a long time scientists have thought that the appendix is useless and is just a vestigial structure – one that had a function in our ancestors but has lost this function in humans. Supporting [...]
I find it most interesting how people follow certain paths in life and ultimately discover what they do best. In the case of artists who draw fossils and their interpretations of the once living beings, I find them especially fascinating! After reading several bios, I learned that many of them started as doodling young children often [...]
Anatomy and physiology of human body unique but closely correlated ideas which are commonly taught alongside each other. In simple words, anatomy is actually the study of structure of the human body parts, on the other side physiology deals with the explanation of the functions of individual organs as well as systems inside an man. [...]
With so many to choose from it is hard to work out which is the best unloader knee brace. There is surprisingly little scientific evidence out there to compare between braces. This article, “Compare Unloader Knee Braces” explains the findings of a 2005 study from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and what it [...]