Reseachers at Ohio State University found that many schools do not meet the standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Studies showed that children’s learning and speech abilities are affected when noise levels get too high due to poor acoustics. Most classrooms have hard surfaces, like desks, tables, and hard floors that sound bounces off [...]
Entries from February 26th, 2009
World’s Largest Snake Discovered in Fossilized Rainforest
February 26th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Biology, Other Science
A species of snake called the Titanoboa was discovered in a mine in Colombia. Estimates by scientists were that the snake was as long as 42 feet and weighed a ton. Those who discovered it say it slithered around the Earth 60 million years ago, but they believe in the false theory of evolution. Not [...]
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The Perfect Wrap
February 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Physics
Scientists have discovered a material that can hold any substance inside of it without leakage. This barrier is made from many layers of graphine particles. It can keep even high pressures of gas sealed in including helium.
This discovery is important to us, because it could really change the meaning of airtight. It can be used in several [...]
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Putty used in preventing ulcers ?
February 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology, Other Science
In Portland Oregon two patients from Health and Science University are the first on the West Coast to receive a new stroke prevention system that uses a putty like polymer substance to seal brain aneurysm. This Substance, known as Onyx is a black ink but once squirted with saline it forms into a spongy [...]
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The Vacanti Mouse: Gross and Incredible
February 25th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Biology
Have you ever thought of what happens to people who lose body parts or organs that can’t be grown back? The people who have lost ears, or fingers, or even more vital parts of their bodies? If you haven’t, you probably did just now. As you all know, you cant grow back another ear if it is [...]
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Ecstasy can harm the brains of first-time users
February 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology
Researchers have found news about ecstasy and how first time use is harmful to the brain.Ecstasy targets neurons in the brain that use the chemical serotonin to communicate. Serotonin helps in regulating a number of mental processes including mood and memory.
“Ecstasy is an illegal drug that acts as a stimulant and psychedelic. A 2004 survey [...]
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Why is grass green?
February 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology
What a typical question right? Why is any color anything? Why is the sky blue in the afternoon, why is snow white, why is the ocean blue, why is dirt brown and so on. The most intresting answer i had gotten was why grass is green. Grass is green because it is filled with chlorophyll which [...]
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Exercise Your Mind
February 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Biology
A study was conducted on people from the age of 70 to 89 years old. One group had diagnosed memory loss and the other group had no memory problems. They were both asked questions about their daily activities within the past year and when they were between 50 and 65. The study showed the people who watchless [...]
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Nanotech could mean sharper snaps
February 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Physics
Scientist at the University of Glasgow are developing small nanostructures that would be used on light detecting image sensors. These new chips would be put in cameras to help them have sharper and more colorful images. They are using surface plasmon resonance, which is an effect exhibited by certain metals when light waves fall onto their [...]
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Scientists Uncover Indicator that Warns Leukemia is Progressing to More Dangerous Form
February 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology
Many scientists have found that there is a type of a chronic form of leukemia that can progress into a deadlier stage of the disease. “The findings may provide physicians with an indicator of when this type of cancer – chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) – is progressing, enabling them to make more accurate prognoses for [...]
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