How You Can Play a Small Part it Reducing Global Warming

It's very important that we all do what we can to reduce the effects of global warming not just in our immediate area, but all over the world as well. By combing our smaller efforts, we can significantly reduce the impact global warming has on our every day lives.

Index of Microscopes and Accessories for the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society 1878-1907

This article describes an index to the microscopes and accessories that were described in the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society during the years 1878-1907. It will be of interest to collectors and historians of antique microscopes.

Bread Mold Science Fair Projects Ideas

Bread mold can be a pretty interesting and inexpensive science fair project. The experiments can be easily done and can be finshed in a fairly short time. And above all,. you can develop bread mold science fair projects that allow you to follow all the steps of the scientific method.

Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel

Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap.

Why Glow-Worms Need to Glow - from a South African Perspective

Bioluminescence is another term for glowing. Various bacteria, plankton, fungi, jellyfishes and insects can luminesce. It is a mystery why bacteria and fungi luminesce. Many deep-sea fish harness luminescent bacteria. They use the light for flashing signals to mates of finding prey in the dark. Many plankton flash light when they are disturbed, turning the sea bright at night. It is thought that plankton luminesce to help warn off predators.

How does an Accelerometer Work?

Accelerometer – defined and described, with a brief analysis of its various kinds like analog accelerometer, digital accelerometer, strain gauge, etc… and uses in various industries.

How Does An Inclinometer Work?

Also known as a title sensor, tilt meter and as a clinometer, the inclinometer measures angular tilts. Inclinometers are of many kinds – whether it’s electrolytic, mercury, pendulum or the gas bubble liquid inclinometer. Digital inclinometer is also widely known for their dynamic accuracy.

Mirror Telescopes

Mirror telescopes are those telescopes that utilize mirrors to bring the image to your eye. Do you love stargazing and whish that you could get a closer and more vivid view of objects in the galaxy? Then what you need is a telescope. You can place your telescope on your porch or near a window and you'll get a great view of the night sky.

Mars Coming To Large View – Is This Hoax Amnesia Or Ignorance

It is unbelievable how many people believe all the nonsense that is circulating the Internet these days. Last year, 30 October 2005, we had the occurrence of Mars being close enough to Earth so that you could be spot it with the naked eye. But many people complained the next day that they saw nothing. The reason was that they have been hoaxed to believe that Mars will be as big is the moon, while it was in fact a bright star in the sky. This year we again have an e-mail circulating the Net, propagating the same lies again and the best of all, the e-mail states that this will only happen again in the year 2287, but according to NASA, this happens every two years.

Silver - Properties And What It Is

Silver is a propduct that is mainly used in the making of jewellry. It is not as beautiful as gold but it still is a substance that hold a place in the world. Find out more about silver.

Herman Goering the Air Czar

Herman Goering was the most popular figure in Nazi Germany. He was Hitler's Deputy and official successor, erector of the Nazi air force, and the super economy minister. It is amazing that there isn't any book dedicated to his part in the annihilation of the European Jewish People.

The History of Solar Energy - It Is Longer Than You May Think

As solar energy becomes more and more important because of our need for alternative energy resources, it is interesting to learn that solar energy science has been around for well over a century. Learn more about solar energy history.