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The atmosphere is divided into four layers based on their temperatures, the outermost region called the Thermosphere is located above the mesosphere and above this layer is outer space. The Greek name Thermos meaning "hot" shows that this is the hottest part of the atmosphere. Temperature here steadily increases with height, beginning at about 85 km (53 mi) above the Earth's surface. Out of the four layers this is the largest; and is known for its ultraviolent radiation from the sun which causes ionization. The only object that has ever made it up to this region ...
Schizophrenia is one of our most important public health problems. It is a common, tragic, and devastating mental illness that typically strikes young people just when they are maturing into adulthood. Once it strikes, morbidity is high (60 percent of patients are receiving disability benefits within the first year after onset), (1) as is mortality...
Everyone knows about the five senses. Taste: the sense that allows us to enjoy an essential part of life, eating. Hearing: the sense that enables us to carry a conversation with each other. Sight: without this we not be able to do things we take for granted, like driving for instance. Touch: this detects pain and prevents us from injuring oursel...
The individual unruly cell that has escaped the normal regulatory control mechanisms is the basic unit of cancer. Inside the nucleus is a substance called DNA, which contains genetic information for the body, organized in units called genes. These genes contain the complete plans for the body. They determine weather you have a blue or a green eye,...
As I researched, I found many different definitions of Physics, some being very complex and others being simple and to the point. In defining physics, firstly, I would have to mention that the early history of physics is interrelated with that of other sciences, maths and concepts. As we know, the first areas of physics to receive close attention...
are beautiful and intelligent craters that have attracted the attention of people for thousands of years. The animals appeared in Greek and roman mythology and it is said that the ancient Greeks considered the common dolphin sacred to the god Apollo. For centuries, sailors have regarded the presence of near ships as a sing that they will have a sm...
