BiologyVascular Cambium The vascular cambium functions as a lateral meristem. It is a form of meristem tissue present in vascular plants, specifically their stems and roots. It…
BiologyVessel Element A vessel element (trachea) is a type of cell found in plants’ xylem, which conducts water. It is a kind of cell found in xylem,…
ChemistryCalvin Cycle The Calvin cycle (sometimes called the Benson-Calvin cycle) is a series of chemical events that occur in chloroplasts during photosynthesis. The cycle is light-independent because…
ChemistryLanthanum Oxide – an inorganic compound Lanthanum(III) oxide, often known as lanthana, has the chemical formula La2O3. It is an inorganic compound comprising the rare earth element lanthanum and oxygen. It…
ChemistryLanthanum Phosphide – an inorganic compound Lanthanum phosphide is an inorganic compound of lanthanum and phosphorus with the chemical formula LaP. It belongs to the category of binary compounds, where lanthanum…
ChemistryLanthanum Carbide – a chemical compound Lanthanum carbide, or LaC2, is a chemical compound. It is being investigated in relation to the production of specific types of superconductors and nanotubes. It…
ChemistryLanthanum Aluminate – an inorganic compound Lanthanum aluminate is an inorganic compound having the chemical formula LaAlO3, commonly abbreviated as LAO. It is an optically clear ceramic oxide with a deformed…
Geographic MineralsAnnite – Properties and Occurrences Annite is a mica-type phyllosilicate mineral. It is a mica mineral, specifically one from the biotite series. The chemical formula is KFe32+AlSi3O10(OH)2. Annite is the…
Geographic MineralsAntipinite – Properties and Occurrences Antipinite is a rare alkali Copper oxalate mineral with the chemical formula KNa3Cu2(C2O4)4. Its type locality is the Tarapacá Region in Chile. The mineral belongs…
Geographic MineralsAleutite – Properties and Occurrences Aleutite is a rare mineral known for its distinctive chemical composition and geological significance. It is both a vanadate and an arsenate mineral, but it…
EngineeringDual Electrification Dual electrification is a system in which a railway line is powered both by overhead catenary and a third rail. This allows trains that use…
EngineeringRailway Electrification Railway electrification is the use of electrical power to propel rail transport. It describes the process of powering trains using electricity rather than traditional technologies…