Recycling metal is always a good thing to do, but how important is it? The answer to that question depends on how much of the total amount of metal in a country’s waste stream comes from recycled metal. On average, about 45% of all metals are recycled. In the U.S., this number is 65%. Countries […]
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Chemical adhesives have been around for quite some time. With the advancements in chemistry today, the newest chemical adhesive on the market is able to bond fifty degrees below zero without any thinners or other additives. This synthetic rubber-like glue works by forming tiny plastic filaments that bond to either metal or ceramic surfaces. This […]
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Science is important! Science has been around for a long time. It has played an important role in shaping our lives and our world. Many people do not realize just how important it is and how much it has impacted their daily lives. In this part of the series, I will be exploring some of […]
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Animals and plants depend on the ocean and its habitats to survive The ocean may seem like a vast resource, but human activities are quickly changing this. Without careful management, our oceans can become polluted, overfished, and unhealthy. Protecting the health and diversity of marine life is important for many reasons; Marine life provides food […]
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What are algae? Algae are a type of organism that is often referred to as ‘simple’ plants, although they aren’t really planted at all. Algae can be found in many different types of environments and have a variety of different reproductive methods. They are photosynthetic organisms. Algae are aquatic plants composed of single or multiple […]
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The sun is the most significant source of energy on Earth. In addition to providing heat and light, it provides us with solar radiation, which can literally be a lifesaver in more ways than one. While there are countless theories and experiments that have been performed in the name of sunspots, what are the actual […]
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As people around the world continue to enjoy access to new technologies, such as smartphones and other smart devices, one result has been an increase in satellites entering orbit around our planet. There are more than 8261 active satellites in Earth’s orbit today. Today, Earth’s orbit has reached a saturation point with the potential for […]
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For centuries, scientists have believed the universe to be static and unchanging. But in 1998, this theory was shattered by the discovery of dark energy. We know now that the universe must constantly be expanding. Its rate of expansion is accelerating because of dark energy. We don’t see it or feel it, but everything that […]
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What is a planet? There were 5 classical planets known to ancient stargazers: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. They were all named after Roman gods or goddesses. They were all bright objects that moved relative to fixed stars, but more slowly than comets did. Those objects or else, planets were known as wandering stars […]
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A sore throat is a painful inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the pharynx. Sore throats are usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, toxins, irritants, trauma, or injury to the throat. Sore throat is a common problem that affects almost everyone at some point in their life. The condition is characterized by pain […]
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