Cell Division Cell division is the process by which a cell, called the parent cell, divides into two cells, called daughter cells. It is the process cells…
Human Genome The human genome is the genome of Homo sapiens. The human genome is stored on 23 chromosome pairs in the cell nucleus and in the…
The Oklahom Runestones A number of “Runestones” have been found in ‘Oklahoma’. All of them are likely of modern origin, with some of them possibly dating to the…
Lake Winnipesaukee Mystery Stone The mystery stone from Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is an alleged out-of-place artifact (OOPArt). The stone’s age, purpose, and origin are unknown. In 1872…
Magnesiohastingsite: Properties and Occurrences Magnesiohastingsite is a calcium-containing amphibole and a member of the hornblende group. It is an uncommon mineral that is found in alkaline basalts, in andesites,…
Chloroplast Chloroplasts are small organelles inside the cells of plants and algae. They are the food producers of the cell. They absorb light to make sugar…
A Chemical Equation A chemical equation is a way to predict the way that two or more chemicals will work together. It shows the chemical formulas of substances…
The Chromosome The chromosomes of a cell are in the cell nucleus. They carry genetic information. In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged…
Chromatography in Chemistry Chromatography is a method using mixed substances that depends on the speed at which they move through special media or chemical substances. It is a…
A Chemical Formula A chemical formula is a way that chemists describe a molecule. The formula says what atoms, and how many of each type, are in the…
A Chemical Element A chemical element is a substance that contains only one type of atom. If a substance contains more than one type of atom, it is…
A Chemical Compound A chemical compound is a chemical formed from atoms of different chemical elements. The different atoms are joined by chemical bonds. It is a chemical…