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A Mediterranean Diet Is Simple, Sane and Works

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

A Mediterranean diet style is one of the well-documented, large population, studied diets. The diet is relatively simple, easy, nutritious and worthy to be considered. more...

Calorimeters, What They Are and How They Work

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Donald Reinhardt

Knowledge of the bonded energy within chemicals is important to scientists interested in ballistics, fuels and foods. Calorimeters make such measurements a reality. more...

Calories, What They Are and What to Know

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

Calories are burned mightily by life on our planet. The combustion of life is carried on inexorbably and constantly, and this burning keeps all alive and active. more...

Analyzing DNA by Southern Blot

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Kenneth Rosen

Identifying specific pieces of DNA in a complex mixture is readily accomplished using a method developed by Dr. Edwin Southern, and the technique bears his name. more...

Feynman, Religion, and Skepticism

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Paul Bertolone

Scientists are trained to employ logic to examine and test claims. While science and religion have, at times been in opposition, some attempt to marry these concepts. more...

Skepticism Applied to Religion

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Paul Bertolone

Many would argue that science and faith are incongruent, even at odds. Logic and rational examination of religion could possibly bridge gaps and foster understanding. more...

The AGE Reader from DiagnOptics

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Rebecca Holman

The levels of advanced glycation endproducts in a person's tissues rises with age. The AGE Reader measures these levels quickly, easily and in a non-invasive way. more...

Science Papers, Science Fairs and Homeschool

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

Good and great scientists can develop at an early age. Natural inquisitiveness, probing questions, and thoughtful insights provide the foundation for future scientists. more...

Science Papers, How Science Researchers Write

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

Experiments that are unpublished, unpromoted and unknown are wasted efforts. The goal of all good research is to get it published in a reputable, first class journal. more...

Science Papers, How to Best Read and Analyze

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

So many papers, so little time, sums up the scientist's, doctor's, or interested layperson's dilemma regarding the scientific literature. See how to do this task well. more...

Scientific Research Papers, How They Work

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

The desired end products of the scientific method are new and significant research findings, and the next important step is writing and publication of the research paper. more...

Scientific Method Data, Facts, Theories and Laws

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

Experiments designed and completed in the application of the scientific method yield data and results that often result in valid scientific facts, theories or laws. more...

Scientific Method Uses Experiments and Controls

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

Proper experiments and relevant controls enable scientists to reach logical and valid conclusions as they seek to determine if hypotheses are significant or correct. more...

Scientific Method, Observations and Hypotheses

In: Scientific Inquiry (general)

By: Donald Reinhardt

The scientist is trained to observe, hypothesize, experiment and reach conclusions. Science relies on logic and inductive reasoning. Scientific facts are always reasoned. more...

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