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In nature, bacteria are found on practically every surface imaginable and unfortunately rarely exist in isolated populations containing a singular species of bacterium. This presents microbiologists with an interesting challenge obtaining isolated colonie...

Through this guide you will learn how to create a bootable OS X install disk using the DiskMaker X Application. You will also download the OS X El Capitan Installer from the Mac App Store. The installer you create can be used to install OS X El Capitan...

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a common personality disorder. The disorder is characterized by feelings of helplessness, unusual dependence on others, and a need to be taken care of by other people (when one is competent enough, otherwise). Someo...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates, licenses, and manages the electromagnetic spectrum for both commercial and non-commercial users. This means if you want to broadcast over radio or television, such as because you want to be a ham radi...

The term “learning disability” can strike fear into the parents of small children. In reality, though, most children with learning disabilities have normal (or even above normal) intelligence and only require some adaptation and individualization in the...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both genders in the U.S., claiming more lives than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancer combined.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading...

We know Jesus was famous for healing the sick (Matthew 4:24[1] X Research source ) and that He also sent out His disciples to heal the sick (Mark 6:13[2] X Research source ). But it didn't stop there; Jesus' plan was that all Chr...

Poisson’s equation is an important partial differential equation that has broad applications in physics and engineering. This article will deal with electrostatic potentials, though the techniques outlined here can be applied in general. One way to solve...

From learning your ABCs with a simple children’s song to remembering the lyrics to “Ice Ice Baby” a quarter-century later (whether you want to admit it or not), we all recognize that the rhythms and repetitions of music aid in memorization skills. Memori...

The occasional glass of wine may have significant positive effects on heart health. The antioxidants in red wine (both flavonoids and resveratrol) have been proven to raise HDL (the "good cholesterol"), reduce the formation of blood clots, reduce LDL (the...

Adequate fiber intake is an essential component of a nutritious and well-balanced diet for your child. It is the non-digestible form of carbohydrate, and helps with bowel movements and a healthy gut. Unfortunately, many children, especially in the US, do...

There is a reason why former alcohol abusers are called “recovering alcoholics,” not “recovered.” About 80 to 90% of people who are treated for alcoholism relapse at some point.[1] X Research source Preventing relapse is an active, daily b...

Rest days are an essential part of a fitness routine. When your body has adequate time to rest and recover from different exercises, it's able to improve strength, muscle mass and overall performance. Most fitness and health professionals suggest includ...

If you are stuck for costume ideas or can’t find the right mask, why not get creative and make your own? Papier mâché masks are made out of newspaper and glue, and if you have a friend to help you they are surprisingly easy to make. Prepare the glue and n...

Looking for your next fun DIY crafting project? Plaster of Paris is an easy craft material you can make at home. All you need is water and plaster of Paris powder—or, alternatively, flour or glue if you don’t have any powder on hand. Once you've made it,...

If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), it may seem like you have a hard time responding to changes in mood or difficulty communicating. Fortunately, music can help calm a person with Alzheimer's disease, improve their mood, and encour...