MALARIA, the silent killer?A simple guide for travellers
What is malaria?Malaria is a very serious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. Four species of the para…
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What is malaria?Malaria is a very serious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. Four species of the para…
The classic elegance and luster of pearls has become more of a curse than a blessing. They may be considered lovely jewelry but a…
On all modern vehicles there is a computer that controls the way the engine operates, this computer is called Electronic Control …
In March 2005, the University of Minnesota-Morris became the first public American university to install a large-scale wind turbi…
(1) How can we tell the artificial from the natural? How can we be sure to distinguish Alien artifacts from naturally-occurring o…
I. The Six Arguments against SETIThe various projects that comprise the 45-years old Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SE…
Molybdenum is from the Greek word molybdos meaning ?lead like.? It is directly mined and is a byproduct of copper mining. It was …
Sir Isaac Newton and the Three Laws of DeterminismIn the foreword to the first edition of the well-known "Mathematical Principles…
The summer days in Scotland are long and mild with nights that stay bright until 10pm. The scenery is beautiful, the weather is a…
Over the course of the past year, I closely assisted a colleague in writing a series of ten articles covering diverse aspects of …
In this piece of work that I am about to commence with I will discuss whether or not it is wise to convert or at least supplement…
Just what on earth is foam? It is a question that has plagued mankind for centuries. Well, alright, maybe not. Nevertheless, foam…
It was mentioned on a biology blog that archaeological engravings from the Tiwanaku civilization in Bolivia are unlikely to be de…
Your Brain - General Features?The Human CortexThe most striking feature of the human brain is seen in the cortex. This is the fol…
Understanding the scientific method and how to follow it is critical to building a good reputation in the technical community. In…
The Cassini-Huygens exploration of Saturn, a seven-year joint venture of NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Italian Space A…
In my prior posting, entitled "Ancient Astronauts and Contemporary Skepticism," I challenged the skeptics (assuming they do not w…
LASIK (Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) is a common type of eye surgery that many are using to be able to decrease their de…
Sodium Vapour Lamp consists of a discharge tube made from a heat resistant glass, containing a small amount of metallic sodium, n…
We talked to North America?s leading In Situ Leach (ISL) uranium mining engineers, and had them explain exactly how ISL worked. M…