How to Photograph a Black Hole
Black holes are difficult to observe. However, the recent image of Messier 87 shows that it is possible to see what is around a black hole at very large distances.
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Scientists Extend the DNA Alphabet
For most of the 20th century, it was widely accepted that DNA’s four bases were the only chemicals that could transfer genetic information and allow for life on Earth. That is, until scientists recently found that DNA could hold eight bases.
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Model Organisms: What Are They and Why?
In order to conduct scientific research, model organisms are often used which involves the studying of a non-human organism that can provide insight for human application.
Genes: The Stories They Tell
If you could find out how you might die, would you?
Causes of Alzheimer’s
The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons, which specialized cells that process and transmit information via electricalContinue Reading
Semantic Satiation
Have you ever thought of a word or phrase but after repeating it so many times, it doesn’t feel like a word anymore? That weird feeling is an example of the psychological phenomenon, semantic satiation
Effects of Anti-Vaccination
Many forgo vaccinations for their children for a multitude of reasons – because it’s against their beliefs, because of its widespread, yet erroneous, link to autism, or simply because it is not required in their state. Whatever the reason may be, the effect of anti-vaccination can be disastrous.
Is It Possible to Construct a Space Elevator?
Space elevators have always been science fiction, but it may soon be possible to construct them. The concept existed for over a hundred years and experienced many different iterations. Nowadays, companies are beginning to research materials that could be used in a future space elevator.
Intrinsic Motivation and the Self Determination Theory
Read about the theories associated with motivation, and how positive motivation can impact your life.
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How to Perform a Western Blot
Procedure for the western blot technique, used in cell and molecular biology.
