Understanding the Temperature of a Flame During a combustion reaction, chemical bonds are broken and thermal energy (heat) is released. Fuel and oxygen are converted into carbon dioxide and water during combustion. Initially, the reaction requires energy to break bonds in the fuel and between oxygen atoms, but the amount of energy released when atoms … Read more
College is not just about getting a degree. It’s also about preparing yourself for life after college. With that in mind, there are certain books that every student should read before they graduate to help them gain the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. From understanding the basics of business to developing an … Read more
As an entrepreneur, having an entrepreneurial mindset is essential to your success. An entrepreneurial mindset is the set of values, beliefs, and habits that give you the edge you need to be successful in business—the ability to think and act like an entrepreneur separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest. Developing an entrepreneurial mindset isn’t something … Read more
The 2,200 or so species of termites living in the tropics have been munching away on wood for more than 250 million years, long before humans built their homes from wood. By feeding on cellulose, the main component of plants’ cell walls, termites recycle wood products into the soil. Most termite damage is caused by … Read more
Many types of evidence support evolution, including studies in molecular biology, such as DNA, and developmental biology. Anatomical comparisons between species are the most common type of evidence for evolution. An analogous structure shows how different species have evolved to become more similar from their ancient ancestors, whereas homologous structures show how similar species have … Read more
“Pterodactyl” refers to two famous pterosaurs of the Mesozoic Era, Pteranodon and Pterodactylus. Ironically, these two winged reptiles were not all that closely related. Discover ten essential facts about these so-called “pterodactyls” that every prehistoric life enthusiast should know. There’s No Such Thing as a Pterodactyl “Pterodactyl” became the pop-culture term for pterosaurs in general, and for … Read more
A group of laws known as the Granger laws were enacted by Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois in the late 1860s and early 1870s to regulate rapidly rising crop transport and storage fees. The Granger Movement, a group of farmers affiliated with the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, promoted passage of … Read more
Graduating college without substantial debt is a goal for many students. Academic debt can be a heavy burden when starting out in life, weighing down someone for many years. To help ease this burden, Hunter Hobson shares the following tips to help students reduce their college debt: 1. Look For Scholarships One of the best … Read more
How many times have you spent hours working on a research essay or paper and felt confident about your argument and decided that you were now ready to hand the paper in, only to discover that you’re not up to date in how many words you wrote? Perhaps you wrote too much, and you’re trying … Read more
Online nursing schools can provide flexible scheduling and self-paced courses, making them a popular choice. While online learning may present challenges, nurses possess key characteristics such as self-control and organization to succeed. However, if you are new to the field and want to pursue a master’s degree in nursing, you can visit https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-nursing-education.aspx to learn … Read more