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Fatty Foods Suppress Hunger
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0800
AvocadoCredit: PDClipart.org
Researchers have discovered that foods high in unsaturated fats can actually suppress hunger. Avocados, nuts, and olive oil are examples of hunger curbing foods that trigger...
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How To Study for Biology Exams
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:10:00 +0800
Biology exams can seem intimidating and overwhelming to biology students. The key to overcoming these obstacles is preparation. If you follow a few simple steps, studying will be less stressful...
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Shark Gives Birth Without Mating
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:15:00 +0800
A blacktip shark named Tidbit from the Virginia Aquarium in the Norfolk Canyon Aquarium has given birth without mating. Researchers have verified this through DNA testing which confirmed that the...
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Predator or Prey Game
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0800
Woodcock U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Look carefully at the picture. Can you see the bird hidden in the shrubbery? All animals must eat to survive. With predators...
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Cell Death and Cancer
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:17:00 +0800
Cell Undergoing Apoptosis© 2001 by the University of Central Arkansas
Cancer is linked to a cell's inability to destroy itself through a process known as apoptosis. Cells...
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Limbic System Structures
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:44:00 +0800
The limbic system is a set of brain structures located at the top of the brainstem and buried under the cortex. The limbic system is responsible for controlling various functions...
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What are Savannas?
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:04:00 +0800
Credit: Gary M. Stolz, USFWS
Savannas are areas of open grassland with very few trees. There are two types of savannas, tropical and semi-tropical savannas. Savannas are typically...
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What are Heart Valves?
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:07:00 +0800
Image courtesy of MedValet
Valves are flap-like structures that allow blood to flow in one direction. The heart has two kinds of valves, atrioventricular and semilunar valves.
The atrioventricular...
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Gasoline From Sugar
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:49:00 +0800
With gas prices on the rise, many people are feeling the pain at the pump. With that in mind, researchers have announced that they have discovered a method for converting...
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Land Biomes: Tropical Rain Forests
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:48:00 +0800
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge/USFWS
Tropical rain forests are characterized by dense vegetation, seasonally warm temperatures, and abundant rainfall. They are home to the majority of plant and...
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