The Nervous System

The Nervous System

The nervous system is a system in the body that sends signals around the body. It is essentially the body’s electrical wiring. It lets people…
The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System

The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. This system includes those organs of the body which produce hormones. It helps to…
Hormones

Hormones

Hormones are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system. Hormones are the signals which adjust the body’s internal working, together with the nervous system. Every…
Epinephrine

Epinephrine

Epinephrine, more commonly known as adrenaline, is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. It is a hormone and medication. It is…
Enzymes

Enzymes

Enzymes are protein molecules in cells that work as biological catalysts. They speed up chemical reactions in the body but do not get used up…
The Entropy

The Entropy

The entropy of an object is a measure of the amount of energy that is unavailable to do work. It is also a measure of…
Entomology

Entomology

Entomology is the science of insects. It is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. People who study…
Enkephalins

Enkephalins

Enkephalins were the first endorphins that were discovered in the brain. They are found in many parts of the brain, especially in the basal ganglia.…
Absorption Spectroscopy

Absorption Spectroscopy

Absorption spectroscopy is a technique used to find out what makes up a sample of a substance – in other words, a chemical analysis. It…
Astronomical Spectroscopy

Astronomical Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is one of the most important tools that an astronomer has for studying the universe. Astronomical spectroscopy is the science of using spectroscopy to…
Time-domain Spectroscopy

Time-domain Spectroscopy

Time-domain spectroscopy is a type of spectroscopy that measures the power of electromagnetic radiation as a function of time. It is a tool for collecting…
Uluru (or Ayers Rock), Australia

Uluru (or Ayers Rock), Australia

“Uluru” (/ˌuːləˈruː/, Pitjantjatjara: Uluṟu /ˈʊ.lʊ.ɻʊ/), also known as “Ayers Rock” (/ˌɛərz -/, like airs) and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a giant…
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