Biology: Insects: Aphids

Aphids are representative of a group of insects which obtain their food by piercing plant or animal tissues with sharp mouthparts and sucking up the body fluids. To gardeners and farmers, aphids can be serious pests. The gardener will be familiar with ‘greenfly’ on roses and 'blackfly' on broad bean plants.

What Special Characteristics do Some Types of Sharks Have?

While all shark species have characteristics that differentiate each specie from one another, some characteristics are considered special as most if any, other types of sharks do not share these peculiar differences. Let's discover them together!

Teaching Space and the Solar System

Outer space and the solar system is one of the most interesting topics discussed in school because of the countless colorful heavenly bodies occupying the universe and the idea that there is actually something else outside of our world. In the few decades since space exploration began, probes have reached the far regions of the solar system. The solar system is the group of celestial bodies, including Earth that orbits around the Milky Way galaxy. Some hundred billion stars can be found in the universe while more than 1,000 comets have been observed regularly through telescopes.

Genomes

Genetic technology is a relatively new science the purposes of which are currently being established during the science development.

What Can You Learn With Shark Pictures

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. What can you learn with shark pictures? Let's find out!

How Diamonds Form in Nature

How did diamonds form in nature? How is it brought to the surface of the Earth? How did the name 'diamond' come about? How did diamonds come to be associated with weddings?

The Honey Bee Organization

The workers build three types of cell. Worker cells predominate. Drone cells are fewer and slightly larger. Queen cells are still larger and quite different in shape. They are made singly and often project from the base or surface of the comb.

Lectures on the History of Physics

The following notes are almost verbatim reports of very informal lectures on History of Science in general, physics in particular. The chief purpose of these lectures was the stimulation of interest in the historical approach. Philosophy of science was discussed occasionally in the context of history.

Surgical Microscopes

Surgical microscopes are one of the most exciting advancements in the surgical field. For more than half a century, surgeons around the entire world have been using surgical microscopes to perform intricate surgeries.

Discount Microscopes

Microscopes are optical instruments that assist in work places handling micro objects, which are not distinguishable with the naked eye. Microscopes are used in the fields of industry, research, education and recreation. Discount rates offered allow you to buy these expensive instruments at affordable rates. Some discount offers come with bargain offers, special deals and comparative pricing.

History of Biotechnology

Biotechnology has been practiced for thousands of years. It dates back to when man first learned how to plant crops or breed animals. The discovery of fermentation defined its beginning. The natural process involved microorganisms for the production of food and medicine. The method included making cheese and yogurt from milk; converting fruit juices into wine; leavening bread; and making beer, which the Egyptians recorded as a prescription medicine in 1600 B.C. Archeologists reveal that these early practices has were around between 5,000 to 10,000 B.C.

Biotechnology and Religion

Biotechnology and religion often do not mix. Consider some of the major biotechnological advances that have happened within the past decade. With each news report outlining the benefits of the new technology, it also touches on the opposition, often by religious groups.

A Guide to Biotechnology

Biotechnology is basically recreation and reinvention of nature. It deals with the manipulation of living organisms in order to make or improve products, enhance plants and animals or generate microorganisms to make human life and the environment better.

The Potential of Genetically Modified Soy to Manage HIV/AIDS in Africa

Reports on a study commissioned by Solae Company to establish if soy protein-enhanced drinks can reduce the sufferings of HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa