Quickly adapted Tibetan genes
July 4, 2010 by Levis Taylor · 1 Comment
According to a study published Friday in Science, Tibetan people have developed a unique version of a gene that helps them cope with life at extremely high altitudes. It means that 10,000 feet above sea level Tibetans can easily survive with less amount of oxygen. The study is based on two groups of people; 50 [...]
Cystic Fibrosis: Not A Hindrance To Make It Into America Got Talent
June 23, 2010 by Sasha Fierce · Leave a Comment
Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and [...]
Toronto Earthquake Rattles Press Conference (Video): A 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Toronto And Nearby Places
June 23, 2010 by Bulls Eye! · Leave a Comment
This afternoon, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles the Ontario-Quebec border region of Canada that shook homes and businesses from Canada’s capital in Ottawa on south to Cleveland and Cincinnati in Ohio, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports on injuries yet. Reports says, Toronto and Ottawa office buildings were evacuated after the [...]
Earth Science Regent Exams: Strategies That Will Help You Pass The Exam
June 21, 2010 by Sasha Fierce · Leave a Comment
Earth Science Regents is part of the Regents High School Examinations which is provided to high-potential students. Students will obtain High School Regents Credit from the New York State Education Department. The exam is designed and administered by the authorities of the Board of Regents from the University of the State of New York. Regents [...]
Longest Day of the Year 2010: Summer Solstice, It’s the First Day of Summer
June 21, 2010 by Arnold Payne · Leave a Comment
Summer is officially here! At 7:28 AM ET, the first day of summer kicked off. The rays of sunlight spread everywhere. However, there are some astronomical event that affects the distribution of the sunlight on earth. This is the Summer Solstice. The Summer solstice is an astronomical event happened twice a year. When the Earth’s [...]