Situated above the Urubamba Valley and Urubamba River in Peru is a 15th century Inca site called Machu Picchu, and it is one of the most familiar and visited sites of the Inca. While the exact reasoning for its construction…
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There is an exciting new technology for the harnessing of solar energy in the works. It’s called nano flakes and it was discovered by Dr. Martin Aagesen who is a researcher at the University of Copenhagen. Nano flakes can increase the…
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Understanding Radiation Exposure What are the effects of radiation exposure on the human body? At this time, the effects of radiation exposure on the human body are cause for concern, because of the radiation released from the nuclear plant in…
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The Northern Lights, known as Aurora Borealis, are natural light displays that happen in the sky above the Magnetic pole of the Northern hemisphere. The lights are only visible to the naked eye at night, and can be seen most…
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Biodiversity and the Effects Caused by Mankind Biodiversity is an important factor in sustaining and maintaining human life. One definition found from Human Health of the Great Lakes expresses biodiversity as, “The variety of life and its processes, including the…
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Magma is a molten material that is present beneath the surface of the Earth. As a result of volcanic activity, magma is extruded to the surface and once this material reaches the surface, it is known as lava. The lava…
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In another blow to the theory that petroleum is a fossil fuel, a new study reveals evidence that oil is created abiotically by geological processes. The abiogenic petroleum theory During the 16th Century, Russian Georg Agricola developed the theory of…
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Yes, the dangers associated with travel to Mars far outweigh any benefit that may accrue from a manned mission. Until space travel to the Moon has been perfected I don’t believe it is in the interest of science to embark…
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Natural disasters, including hurricanes and tornadoes, appear to be becoming more common and more destructive. For 2011, the number of deaths attributed to a tornado is over five hundred. The knowledge of how to stay safe in and survive a…
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Estuaries are narrow bodies of water that branch out from rivers and streams as they empty into larger bodies of water along coastal areas. Estuaries are generally surrounded by coastal wetlands, low areas of land that are saturated for all…
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