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Exploring Science Through Prism Experiments

Exploring Science Through Prism Experiments

Prisms have long been an important tool used to study light, perhaps most notably used by Isaac Newton in 1665. Isaac Newton was the first to discover that white light is made up of a variety of colors of light,…

Distinguishing Between a Hen and a Jake

Distinguishing Between a Hen and a Jake

Turkeys are the quintessential Thanksgiving icon and an important North American bird. In fact, Benjamin Franklin made the case for the turkey as the national bird of the United States! However, the turkey famously lost to the bald eagle by…

Is the Krebs Cycle Aerobic or Anaerobic?

Is the Krebs Cycle Aerobic or Anaerobic?

The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic conditions is the requirement of oxygen. Anaerobic processes do not require oxygen while aerobic processes do require oxygen. The Krebs cycle, however, is not that simple. It is a part of a complex…

Converting Negative Celsius to Fahrenheit

Converting Negative Celsius to Fahrenheit

Here is a simple way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. Follow these easy steps and you will be able to tell what degrees the temperature is no matter where you are. It’s only prudent at the start to give you…

Beetle Species Discovered in Michigan

Beetle Species Discovered in Michigan

The state of Michigan hosts hundreds of species of beetles. Due to Michigan’s varied climate and distinct seasons, beetles appear in higher numbers at different times of the year. Some are benign or beneficial, while others are invasive or intrusive…

Calculating Solubilities Sciencing

Calculating Solubilities Sciencing

Solubility is measured either in grams per 100 g of solvent – g/100 g – or number of moles per 1 L of the solution. As an example, calculate the solubility of sodium nitrate, NaNO3, if 21.9 g of the…

Varieties of Spiders Found in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Varieties of Spiders Found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Spiders represent a a major portion of Michigan’s invertebrate diversity. While most Michigan spiders can be found in both upper and lower peninsulas, the Northern area is especially prone to them. Rich, natural habitats, as well as the lack of…

Scorpions in Alabama Sciencing

Scorpions in Alabama Sciencing

The two most common Alabama scorpions are the Hentz striped scorpion (​Centruroides hentzi​) and the southern unstriped scorpion or southern devil scorpion (​Vaejovis carolinianus​). These two scorpion species prefer living outdoors but occasionally enter homes at night looking for shelter,…

Understanding the Formation of Sea Breakers

Understanding the Formation of Sea Breakers

​Breakers​ describe waves collapsing as they enter shallow waters in an ocean or lake. These furling waves may represent the climax of energy pulses that began hundreds or thousands of miles away out to sea. Beachgoers enjoy the surf that…