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Science & Nature


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Science & Nature on Suite 101 is the place to learn the basics of many science topics, and at the other end of the spectrum, to look closely at some wonderful discoveries in the world around us.

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Science & Nature Showcase

Crime Scene Cleanup (Forensic Science)

First Day of Fall (Astronomy)

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells (Microbiology)

Satellites See Kasatochi Eruption (Natural Disasters)

Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source (Environmentalism)

What is the Montauk Monster? (Zoology)

European Eels Declining Because of Nematodes (Marine Biology)

Success in College Physics Classes (Physics)

Lightning Fact and Fiction (Natural Disasters)

What is Game Theory? (Math)

feature articles
Science & Nature

The Human Skin

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

The human skin is the largest body organ and consists of three layers. The outermost epidermal layer is the stratum corneum, which helps protect the skin from infection. more...

Astronomy Gift Ideas for Beginners

In: Astronomy & Space

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

A variety of products are available for astronomy lovers to get as presents for the holiday season or any special occasion. more...

Placebos in Clinical Trials

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

The use of placebos in clinical trials is accepted medical practice. But what happens when placebos only are used in studies within developing countries? more...

Crime Scene Identification of Human Blood

In: Crime Scene Processing

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Identifying the source of blood evidence found at a crime scene is one step in a forensic investigation. Various tests are used to determine if the blood is human. more...

Spammers Advance AI Technology to Trick CAPTCHA

In: Informatics

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

CAPTCHA images prevent spammers from using scripts for online forms. Efforts are underway to improve spamming and bypass this safety device, inadvertently advancing AI. more...

September 2009 Atlanta Georgia Floods

In: Lightning & Storms

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Although it looked like a tropical storm had swept across northern Georgia, flooding was caused by steady rain saturating the ground until it had nowhere to go. more...

Optics & Physics of Metamaterials & Invisibility

In: Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Physicists doing research in optics and metamaterials may someday move invisibility cloaking from the realm of fantasy and magic to the realm of science and technology. more...

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