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Electricity Basics: Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance

January 16, 2019 | Reference

Resistors, inductors and capacitors are basic electrical components that make modern electronics possible.
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What Are Corticosteroids?

January 14, 2019 | Reference

Corticosteroids are synthetic drugs that are similar to cortisol, a hormone the body naturally produces. They're used to treat a wide variety of disorders, including asthma, arthritis, skin conditions and autoimmune diseases.
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Blue Whales: The Most Enormous Creatures on Earth

January 09, 2019 | Reference

Blue whales are the largest animals ever to live on Earth, but many of the details of their lives remain a mystery to the biologists who study them.
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What Are the Different Types of Ice Formations Found on Earth?

January 08, 2019 | Reference

Glaciers, icebergs and sea ice, oh, my — exploring the different types of ice found on planet Earth.
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What Is E. Coli?

January 07, 2019 | Reference

E. coli is to blame for why you sometimes can't eat certain foods, like romaine lettuce.
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Greenhouse Gasses: Causes, Sources and Environmental Effects

January 03, 2019 | Reference

Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere. Increases in emissions of these gases are leading to climate change and global warming.
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Green Flash: The Beautiful and Elusive Sunset Phenomenon

January 03, 2019 | Reference

Sometimes, at sunset, the sun appears to suddenly and briefly change color. Blink, and you'll miss it.
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All About Apples: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts and History

December 12, 2018 | Reference

An apple a day may really keep the doctor away, as these fruits are low in calories and high in fiber, have only a trace of sodium and no fat.
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Polonium: A Rare and Highly Volatile Radioactive Element

December 06, 2018 | Reference

Polonium was a critical ingredient in the first atomic bomb and it's a suspected poison in more than one high-profile death.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

December 06, 2018 | Reference

Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread quickly across child care centers and elementary schools. Here's what to look for and how to manage the disease.
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