Every second of every day, chemical reactions occur around us. Whether they occur naturally or artificially is beside the point. Every time our body takes in air, chemical reactions occur. Every second a mining plant operates, chemical reactions occur. The thing is, these chemical reactions are so small, that they go by relatively unnoticed. Below … Read more
Cell junctions are found in multi-cellular bodies like trees, dogs, fish and other forms of complex biological life forms. Cell junctions primarily act as communicators between cells. This communication happens through proteins known as communicating junction. Cell junctions also act as a barrier against stress to the cell itself. In this article, we define five … Read more
Divorce is a messy subject in the best of times. Not only are they hotbeds of emotion, they can be incredibly expensive. However, there are actually a number of options available that may be less destructive than you’d expect. This is partially because the media lumps divorce into”fault” and “no-fault” categories with an emphasis on … Read more
Microscopes are a part of everyday life for many of us. You can find these tools in schools, hospitals, or even at home for simple entertainment. The microscopic world has proven to contain some of the most beautiful things Nature has for us, after all. But did you know there are nearly a dozen different … Read more
With approximately 15 to 20 percent of the population suffering from dyslexia, there’s a good chance you know several people who suffer from this disorder. But did you know there are actually several different kinds of this disorder? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability which has numerous potential symptoms. Some research suggests there might be … Read more
Are you going to college? What school did you pick? What course are you going to take? These are just some of the common questions of a graduating high school student. Upon reaching the final year in high school, a student will have to face another stage of his/her life – to pursue college or … Read more
One of the most important concepts in Physics, force is anything that causes an object motion or change of its velocity. Force can be described in simple language as push or pull upon an object which results to its interaction with another object. Force is divided into two major broad categories: contact force and action-at-a-distance … Read more
Everyone knows what a dentist is and has an idea of what they do in the broadest sense, but did you know there are actually a wide range of dental specializations out there? Depending on the issue you’re having, seeing a particular specialist could mean the difference between saving a tooth, getting top-quality implants, or … Read more
Fractions: We all had to deal with them in math class, and even today they plague us. But did you know fractions have existed for thousands of years and that the most basic math relies on them? The Oxford Dictionary defines a fraction as a numerical quantity that isn’t a whole number. The word itself … Read more
Writing is a very complex medium. For example, did you know there are only 32 different types of plot? Yet these plots are in every story you read – even the newspaper! There are also numerous genres of writing, such as poetry or science fiction. Today, we’ll be focusing on eight categories which any written … Read more