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The 50 Most Brilliant Atheists of All Time

The 50 Most Brilliant Atheists of All Time

Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...

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International Team at Newcastle University Discovers Why Living Cells Age

An international team of scientist made a major breakthrough regarding how and why living cells age. England's Newcastle University along with Germany's University of Ulm found the biochemical pathway that enables aging through a "systems biology" technique using computer modeling and cell cultured...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Forestry

Been thinking about becoming a forester?  Wondering what it takes to start a career in forestry?  We've put together this five step guide to help you explore the career and put yourself in the best position to get hired.   Our guide has been adapted from this resource:  How To...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Physical Therapy

Here we've put together five basic steps to help you as you start down the path to becoming a physical therapist. This article is a summary of the more detailed information available in the article How To Become A Physical Therapist. 1. Students interested in becoming physical therapists can...

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What Is Metamerism?

In biology, metamerism is defined as the property of having repeated structural segments in the body of an organism and is often studied in zoology and developmental biology Metamerism is also a particular psychophysical phenomenon related to color and the perception of color. Sample metamerism...

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University of Nebraska at Kearney Online

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is one of four campuses of the University of Nebraska. It is a public university with nationally renowned faculty and a student-centered regional hub of educational excellence. It was established in 1905 as the Nebraska State Normal School at Kearney. In...

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What Is a Giant Burrowing Cockroach?

Though it may sound unappealing, the Australian giant burrowing cockroach is not your average imported roach. "They are different to other insects in a lot of ways and are totally unrelated to the American or German cockroaches found in Australian households," Sydney University senior biology...

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How to Prepare for a Career as a Veterinary Technician

Considering a degree as a veterinary technician?   Wondering how to prepare for this career?  Many people are in the same position and want to know the steps they need to take to make the transition.    Here are five points to help you on your journey.  This article was...

Caster Semenya Is a Hermaphrodite

Caster Semenya Is a Hermaphrodite

The controversy surrounding Caster Semenya has increased and intensified after reports have proven she is a hermaphrodite. My personal opinion while unimportant is that she should be listed as whatever she wants to be. Whether man or woman. Scientifically she is both. We just have to deal with...

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Huntingdon College

Huntingdon College is a private, co-educational liberal arts learning institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. Founded in 1854, the college has strong ties with the United Methodist Church and was initially chartered as an all-female college. It was not until 1934 when the first male student...