In the blood of its human host, a small number of asexually reproducing parasites of the Plasmodium falciparum type differentiate to initiate sexual development, that is, the development of gametocytes. Gametocyte development occurs in five different stages and takes about 8 to 12 days. At the end, mature male and female gametocytes at stage 5 […]
They come from the same author, are set in the same world and even have the same fans, but the Lord of the Rings series differs from its predecessor The Hobbit in a few key ways. Published 17 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit is lighter in both mood and adventure. Rather […]
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive waves of energy wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II. But survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused […]
LOS ALAMOS, NM – In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan, killing thousands of people as the destructive energy waves wiped out two cities. It was a crucial step that helped end World War II, but survivors and subsequent generations have had to contend with illnesses caused by radiation […]
Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — From the largest to the smallest and the oldest to the youngest creatures on Earth — Antarctic blue whales and coastal redwoods, tiny bacteria and humans — we are all enmeshed in many different relationships. We need each other, some more than others. Plants evolved hundreds of […]
Meet six science fiction planets that have challenged the protagonists of their films with situations that make the heat of our summer seem like a joke When it comes to Science fiction, few elements are as fascinating as alien worldsThese planets and moons not only serve as a stage for epic adventuresbut also pose extreme […]
Caption: Map of the GothamQ network among New York City’s boroughs. Image credit: Physics Magazine via APS To bring quantum networks to market, engineers must overcome the fragility of the entangled states in a fiber optic cable and ensure the efficiency of signal transmission. Scientists at Qunnect Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, have now taken […]
Researchers have drilled a window into the layer of our Earth that is responsible for volcanic activity, crust formation and earthquakes. The Earth’s mantle is incredibly difficult to study because it lies so deep beneath the Earth’s crust, or outer skin. Scientists have now drilled a 1,268 m deep core that reaches down to this […]
Article FILE-A central detail of the Shroud with the face (left). The 2015 Turin Shroud exhibition begins in Turin Cathedral, Italy. The Turin Shroud is a linen cloth with the image of a man. It is considered an important relic of Christ The order Italian researchers announced in a published study that they had examined […]
Epic Universe reveals plans for a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal announced plans for a new Harry Potter-themed land in the Epic Universe, calling it its “most impressive” attraction yet. Texans better grab their brooms, dust off their spell books, and get their wands ready—an unforgettable Harry Potter experience awaits Austin this fall. […]
