Forensic Science for Beginners
Everyone has become an expert at forensic science; everyone has ideas on profiling, on fingerprints, on DNA evidence and on crime scene investigations.
Maybe it...
Stimulation of a Mouse’s Single Neuron
The human brain is a highly complex machine. The cells that perform the information processing are called neurons. The neurons receive input from their...
Toxicology and Forensic Investigation of Death
Toxicology is defined as the study of the nature, effects and treatments of poisons and toxins. While many poisonings lead to death, toxicology can...
A Survival Kit — Knowing What to Include in It
A survival kit should be kept packed and ready to go in case of an emergency situation such as a natural disaster, or even...
Human Evolution on the African Savannah or Coast
The Great Apes seem to be our closest relatives and it is thought that our ancestors separated from their line several million years ago....
Fire and Habitat Loss
Fires can cause grave damage to ecosystems and habitats, killing off individuals and populations, and destroying the resources upon which they depend. However, incorrectly...
Beer, Wine, and Baking Yeast
Yeast use oxygen for respiration, or aerobic respiration; however, according to the NASA News article, "Planets in a Bottle––More About Yeast," by Dr. Tony...
Types of Organic Pesticides for Natural Pest Control
There are many types of natural pest control options. Here is a list of some of the more common ones.
Boric acid - This is...
Natural Pest Control for Home and Garden
With so much concern about the harmful effects of chemical based pesticides, many are turning to natural pest control options. These organic pesticide options...
What Is a Bacterial Growth Medium
Agar, a nutrient-rich Jell-O-like substance derived from seaweed, provides a solid, moist surface for bacteria to grow on in a laboratory environment. Tryptic Soy...