Psychology as we know it is a relatively young science, but since its inception it has helped us to gain a greater understanding of ourselves and our interactions with the world. Many psychological...
All Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Electrons are negatively charged particles. These orbit the nucleus, similar to the way planets orbit the sun. They are “held together’ to the atom’s nucleus by the electromagnetic forces. Electrons are very, very small—about 1/1000 the...
Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport closed due to flooding. Officials at Mitchell International Airport shut down flights due to flooded runways and tornado warnings. Seven inches of rain fell in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 22, 2010 that caused massive power outages, traffic...
Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are laboring in vain. - Leonardo Da Vinci Biomimicry - The practice of developing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Sometimes called Biomimetics or Bionics, it's basically biologically inspired...
Radiohead, often considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time (if not the most innovative), has offered its unique blend of alternative rock for over one quarter of a century. The band began in the mid 1980s within Abingdon, Oxfordshire all members were enrolled in the Abingdon School...
The word “sleet” is generally associated with winter, but its exact meaning varies. For Europeans, sleet means half-melted snow that has not yet reached the ground. For Americans, however, it’s wet snow that’s already accumulated (to their dismay) on streets, driveways and fields. In other words,...
In the current economy, the most abundant jobs are those related to trade careers such as HVAC technician. If you are interested in working as an HVAC Technician, getting the proper training and preparation is critical. In the article below, adapted from How to Become A HVAC Technician, we've...
Do you love to drive, but have concerns about global warming, peak oil and the ever decreasing suppy of fossil fuel? Can a car enthusiast really be happy driving a green car? Fortunately, the answer is yes, and across a wide array of price points. RideLust has put together a top five list of...
Plasma is one of the phases of matter. It is actually the most abundant phase of matter that can be found in the universe. Stars and interstellar dust are actually made of plasma. Even though plasma is classified as a phase of matter it is actually ionized gas, which has similarities to regular...
Envisioned and assumed as the brain, the cerebrum is actually a part of the brain. It’s technical name is the telencephalon and it forms the dominant part of the brain. The cerebrum is merely the brain without the cerebellum and brain stem. The cerebrum is made up of four parts: the limbic system,...
