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It has been argued that beer, not bread, was the real reason early humans decided to form settlements.

UN CEO Water Mandate calls for corporate and government action but goes largely ignored. Only 20 of 1000 companies who attended the World Ecoonomic Forum have signed.

A cell's ability to carry out essential chemical reactions separates the animate from inanimate. Without these biological catalysts, life itself would not be possible.

Screenplays contain a moment when the protagonist is thrust out of his old life and forced to embark on uncharted territory. That moment is the catalyst.

With rising gas prices, you may be tempted to try fuel saving devices. Do they really work? Are they worth the added expense?

Salts, acids, alkalies, catalysts and superconductors are all part of inorganic chemistry

Your auto repair questions answered by car repair expert Vince Ciulla about a 2000 Mazda 626 with trouble codes.

Luminol glows in the dark. This chemiluminescent compound is an essential part of crime scene investigation as it detects blood, even invisible blood.

An overview of the important discipline of kinetics - the study of how fast chemical reactions go, what conditions affect these rates and why.

The first three pages of your screenplay are the "first date" of your story. Learn how to write a Setup to make your audience want more.

Burning fuels, refrigeration, radioactivity, enzymes and cookery all depend on processes and theories in a less glamorous branch of science.

An overall increase in hurricane activity started in 1995 with 2005 proving to be the most active year including legendary hurricanes Katrina, Dennis, Rita and Wilma.

Calories are core concepts, both thermally and diet-wise. Metabolic burning, or oxidation, inside life's organisms is inexorbable, constant, and necessary for life.

Using ethanol as the hydrogen storage medium for fuel cells could solve the safety problems associated with the storage of hydrogen gas.

The battle against environmental pollutants is now being fought on the molecular level by green-thinking scientists and with some help by mother-nature herself.

Even if you have a healthy diet, you may need more enzymes to absorb and use food's total nutrition. Enzymes also help those with diabetes, allergies or chronic pain.

Hand warmers use a lot of energy but also need to be safe, light and portable. Many ingenious solutions have been invented, each with their own quirks and limitations.

With the goal of enhancing quality of life and balancing economic, environmental and social factors, Saint Paul, Minnesota, is revitalizing its urban landscape.

Enzymes bind to particular molecules, because the protein secondary structure rigidly displays amino acid functional groups that make multiple bonds with the molecules.

Here is a list of the most helpful online resources for women who run small and home-based businesses.

Recently I did a review of the EconoMax Fuel Saving device. Here is how it was tested and what the results of that test were.

Before George Washington fought the British and became President, he roamed the cobblestone streets of Alexandria. Now the city honors him with a month-long celebration.

A packing list of supplies needed for the Salkantay Trek through the Andes to South America's biggest attraction: Machu Picchu

Energy abounds in organic molecules and the key, as in mining ore, is to extract and process it. Simple bacterial cells and highly complex organisms do this well.

A device that captures energy from the sun offers a sustainable alternative by splitting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen and converting it into fuel.

Ever since Uncle Tom's Cabin was publication in 1852, it has received critical acclaim for its literary significance and criticized for its portrayal of blacks.

Renal failure can be caused by a number of prominent and degenerative precursors, stressors, and diseases.

Innovation is critical to business success. Does this mean that managers need to be more innovative or should they be better at fostering it in others?

For the first time in its history, the EU Commission will hold a meeting on another continent, in Africa. Is cultural diplomacy the answer to solving world problems?

It is difficult to watch a politician speak about emerging technology and alternative fuels without mention of fuel cells. But What are fuel cells and how do they work?

Forever associated with the church burnings and murders committed in Norway in the early to mid 90s, black metal began a decade earlier with bands like Venom and Bathory

The first season of NBC's widely popular superhero drama, Heroes became an instant pop culture phenomenon by being a rare and quality superhero drama.

Jonathan King's newest film, Black Sheep, comes from a long line of horror movies geared for laughter. The film provides a fresh look at sheep.

Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.

Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!

The December 21, 2012 doomsday prophecies are addressed by scientists who do not believe the claims that the world will come to an end with a global catastrophe.

Smart managers are enablers, catalysts, facilitators, coaches and developers of others, not doers.

Some scholars assert that the mass hysteria in Massachusetts in the 17th century could have been triggered by a common fungus.

Since time memoriam, music has been that catalyst to many an atmospheric moment. This article discusses how music can influence moods in movies and real life.

Trying too hard to prove yourself in a new job can backfire if you don't first build relationships with key players.

With the release of new album Hell imminent, Venom mainman Cronos talks about the forces that shaped his band and their own influence on the subsequent black metal scene

Succession planning is a way to manage. It's not just preparing for the future because it means more involvement, hence more shared ownership and motivation.

Russian-born skating sweetheart is a three-time Olympian and an example of triumph through perseverance.

A thyroid storm is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. Thyroid disorders are becoming increasingly common in today's society.

The Cleveland Browns' 2008 NFL Draft began in the fourth round, but not before Phil Savage could make moves that strengthen the team's playoff chances for next season.

The Smart City Conference and Exhibition in Durban, South Africa has kicked affordable broadband provision into top gear making Durban the Smartest City in Africa.

For effective talent management, employees must be developed on a continuous basis by managers using coaching skills.

Clinical trials are experiments on human subjects--which means that ethical issues are always present. This article surveys historically prominent ethical debates.

Whether you're looking to slim down or improve your overall health, food combining can help you meet your goals with easy principles.

With the return of writer Bryan Fuller, Heroes has returned to its former glory