Energy as an Environmental Issue The protection of the environment has become a priority for many national governments due to the influence of various pressure groups and the commitments that have be given out to the general public in terms of enforcing responsible government whenever possible. The ability to use the planet in a responsible Read more
Cooling Down on Proliferation Although politics and a hint or racism is at the heart of the Iranian conflict with some Western powers at the behest of Israel, it seems that energy could be one of the issues that drive this relationship. According to Iran they would like to become a recognized nuclear power because Read more
Conserving Energy A number of communities have come up with interesting methods of preserving the little energy that they have and ensuring that their children have a bright and prosperous future. The conservation of energy is not limited as a responsibility but covers the entirety of human existence and practice in an effort to reduce Read more
Democratizing Energy Resources One of the key battle grounds for all nations in the future will be the use of energy resources. As the world population continues to grow beyond the resource base that is available at the moment, it has become clear that some measures will have to be taken to restore the balance Read more
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are an increasing popular technology for various useful applications. Among other things, RFID tags are used at libraries, in passports, and for quick passage of toll booths. The technology has now been taken a step futher. The invention of semiconducting ink could allow grocery store items to be scanned without the Read more
Otoplasty is the surgical alteration or restoration of the ear. For those with a congenital ear deformity or damage resulting from an accident, there has been very little that could be done to reconstruct an ear. This is because the ear’s cartilage is uniquely shaped and cannot be found elsewhere on the body. While it’s Read more
Eighteen feet below the surface of the Earth lied the World’s Largest Uncut Diamond. That was until 1905 when it was discovered in Pretoria, South Africa. Before being cut, it was 3,106-carats! The diamond, nicknamed the ‘Cullinan’, was cut into nine large stones and about 100 small stones. The largest cut stone, known as ‘First Read more
Camels are well-known for their ability to retain large amounts of water in their hump… Right? No, not exactly. Against popular belief, camels don’t hold any water in their hump. Their hump is actually used to store fat. But in all fairness, camels can and do drink a lot of water. Camels are able to drink Read more
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On January 21, 1971, Pluto crossed Neptune’s orbit making Pluto the 8th planet from the Sun. On February 11, 1999, Pluto crossed back over Neptune’s orbit to regain its position as the 9th planet from the Sun. It will stay this way for over 200 years. A visual image of the two planets’ orbits can Read more
Renewable energy, defined as resources that are naturally replenished, include wind, rain, sunlight, water currents and geothermal heat. Our modern day renewable energy techniques may have been introduced much earlier in time than some would think. For instance, did you realize that the first wind turbine to generate electricity was built in 1888? History dates Read more
Wind turbines, a rapidly growing sector of electricity generation, produce varied amounts of electricity based on a few variables. These variables include the size of the wind turbine, also known as power rating, and how fast the wind travels at the turbine’s location. Wind turbines have a power rating usually ranging from 250 watts (enough to Read more
When answering the question of “how many species exist?”, there is no easy way of doing it. Although there is no certain answer, scientists can estimate that there is likely somewhere between 5 million to 100 million different species. It’s such a difficult question to answer because you have to realize that smallest of life Read more