There has been a handful of news reports recently discussing the recent tragedy of the SpaceX rocket, where the term ‘Explosion’ has been used. But is that what has really happened? In order to have combustion, three elements are needed: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent. The topic of redux reactions could likely span multiple […]
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Biology Thought Of The Day: Irish Flu
Since the upcoming March 17 holiday seems to encourage everyone’s Irish side, the imbibing of too many green beers can result in unwanted side effects. Notwithstanding the potentially toxic effects caused by acetaldehyde during the liver’s metabolism of ethanol, most folks are impacted by the more noticeable physical effects including nausea, headache, dehydration, and the ability […]
Biology Thought Of The Day: Constancy
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Internet is divisive on some subject. If you have managed to focus on something entirely more important I am referring to the “What Is The Dress Color” debate that you can find on a simple search. The phenomenon at play here is something known as color constancy. In order to […]