Using Fresh Air as a Construction Material

A short article presenting the benefits of using inflatble buildings. Two types of building are compared: air-supported buildings and inflatable buildings.

Index of Microscopes and Accessories for the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society 1878-1907

This article describes an index to the microscopes and accessories that were described in the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society during the years 1878-1907. It will be of interest to collectors and historians of antique microscopes.

Scientist Hwang Woo Suk Falls Back to Earth

It's quite a sight to see a man rise to the very pinnacle of his vocation and then come falling back down to earth, disgraced, humbled and with his tail between his legs. Things would be infinitely worse if the arena where all this happened was one filled with back-biting and intrigue, such as the world of Science.

Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel

Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap.

All About Biotech Research

One of my friends, a former community college student at the school at the same time I was working there, has decided to go into biotech research. She is technologically savvy and at the same time is fascinated with and good at working with the environment, and hopes to make some important contributions to our area (Northern California).

Voltage Transformers

In order to switch on electrical equipment we need the mains supply which either provides us with an output of 110 Volts or 220 Volts of Alternating Current (AC). The question here is what the compatible voltage for the equipment is. If you find that your supply is 110 Volts and the equipment requires 220 Volts AC, you need a step-up voltage transformer to run that equipment. If it is the other way round, a setp-down voltage transformer would be required.

Full Moon and Earthquakes?

Do full moons and earthquakes have anything in common? Many believe they do and scientifically speaking they just might. Did you know India had a 7.8 Earthquake yesterday or today depending on where you are on the Planet. Coincidental? Hmm, that is a pretty big Earthquake indeed.

Science vs Religion - Some Random Thoughts on Intelligent Design

I am surprised to see this debate about science and religion opened back up recently. It reminds me of my final exam essay I wrote for my college physics class back in 1982.

Science and Society - How Science Changes Our Lives

Science is a relatively isolated island in the societal landscape. As every other community, practicing scientists speak a dialect of the common language.

Mirror Telescopes

Mirror telescopes are those telescopes that utilize mirrors to bring the image to your eye. Do you love stargazing and whish that you could get a closer and more vivid view of objects in the galaxy? Then what you need is a telescope. You can place your telescope on your porch or near a window and you'll get a great view of the night sky.

DNA Testing Services

DNA testing services are invaluable services for people, organizations, or other institutions that may require a positive or negative identification on a person by way of biology. Surveys estimate that at least 200,000 DNA tests are annually conducted by states that are after the settlement of child support and paternity concerns. Recent advances in the field of DNA analysis have opened a wider horizon in the understanding of paternal relations. Furthermore, DNA testing services are also able to determine twin zygosity, siblingship, cousin and grandparent relationship and one’s ancestral origin.

An Introduction To Telescopes

The naked eye is unable to see objects that are too tiny or too far. But telescopes allow the naked eye to get a good view of distant objects. You must have heard of, seen or used a telescope.

Building the Foundation Of Physics

Physics is a science topics that basically explains forces and motion, basically how the world works. Read on to find out about physics.

Archimedes Archives Available At Last

Archimedes the famous Greek mathematician is known for many thanks including introducing the world to calculus. He also explained all the physical attributes of why an iceberg floats the way it does.