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Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis By: BD Editors Last Updated: August 15, 2018 Together, the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration allow life on Earth to gather energy for use in other reactions. Besides the organisms that rely on sulfur near hydrothermal vents, the majority of life on Earth relies on the sugar glucose. Glucose is created by the process of photosynthesis. Cellular respiration involves the breakdown of glucose and the storage of the energy received into the molecule ATP....

Chromatography By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 15, 2018 Chromatography Definition Chromatography is a method of separating the constituents of a solution, based on one or more of its chemical properties. This could be charge, polarity, or a combination of these traits and pH balance. In essence, the solution is passed through a medium which will hinder the movement of some particles more than others. This draws the different molecules apart as they travel through the medium....

The ComicBook Nation team breaks down all the reactions coming in for DC’s Black Adam and then delivers reviews for Halloween Ends and Chainsaw Man! We then break down the much talked about She-Hulk finale, the return of Bray Wyatt to WWE, and the newest comics! #BlackAdam is built on some epic, non-stop action. It made me want a sequel with a smoother story immediately.When it moves, it’s a straight shot of adrenaline....

Daughter Cells By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 16, 2019 Daughter Cells Definition Daughter cells are produced after a single cell undergoes cell division. During mitosis, one pair of daughter cells is created after one round of DNA replication. During meiosis, a single round of DNA replication is followed by 2 rounds of cell division. This creates two sets of daughter cells, each of which has a haploid genome. “Daughter cells” is a bit misleading, because the new cells are not the offspring of the original cells....

Wednesday night marked the end of an era for DC fans, with Doom Patrol and Titans officially confirmed to be ending after four seasons each. Both shows had a pretty passionate following in the years since their debuts on DC Universe and their moves to HBO Max, making the news of their cancellation a surprise to some. With the larger DC franchise changing under new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, as the pair aim to create a more cohesive universe of movies and television shows, some have taken to social media to blame the duo for the axing....

Dungeons & Dragons doesn’t appear to be looking for a way to limit who publishes material compatible with its upcoming edition. This week, D&D Design Team executive producer Kyle Brink appeared on several podcasts and influencer YouTube pages to explain Wizards of the Coast’s reasoning behind the recent OGL controversy and provide preliminary updates about how Wizards plans to move forward from the disastrous weeks-long split between the company and its fanbase....

Fat By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 7, 2017 Fat Definition Fat is a term used to describe a class of macro nutrients used in metabolism called triglycerides. These make up one of three classes of macronutrients including proteins and carbohydrates. Fats provide a means of storing energy for most eukaryotes, as well as act as a food source. Fats have the highest energy storage potential of the macronutrients, and are very chemically stable, making them ideal for storing energy for later use....

Gardnerella Vaginalis By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition Gardnerella vaginalis is the name of a micro-aerophilic coccobacillus found in the vaginal flora. Gardnerella vaginalis does not cause bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection) unless populations become dominant; recent findings seem to show that this bacterium may be part of the normal vaginal flora and not only the result of sexual transmission. Gardnerella vaginalis Gardnerella Vaginalis in Healthy Vaginal Flora Gardnerella vaginalis can be a natural, non-pathogenic member of a healthy vaginal flora or can be contracted through sexual activity where a partner is a carrier of Gardnerella bacteria....

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special star Kevin Bacon addressed the first time he came up in the MCU. Speaking to Yahoo’s Kevin Polowy, the beloved actor explained his stunned reaction to the name-drop in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. Hearing yourself get referenced in any movie would be a shock. But, when you become a key part of one of the MCU’s most beloved group of characters, it can be a lot to take in....

Hypertonic Solution By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Hypertonic Solution Definition A hypertonic solution contains a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution. The opposite solution with a lower concentration is known as the hypotonic solution. Scientists must describe cell contents compared to the environment. If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the cell is considered hypotonic. Hypertonic Solution Overview If the cytosol of the cell is a hypertonic solution, it means the environment is hypotonic, or more weakly concentrated....

Implicit and Explicit Memory By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: June 13, 2020 Implicit Memory Implicit memory refers to unconscious memories. They are often tricky to articulate and explain and are usually more emotional and perceptional. Intentional memories influence our current behavior without us intentionally retrieving those memories. Types and Examples Procedural memories include how to drive a car, knit, play an instrument, or play a video game. They are often associated with ‘muscle memory’ or specific actions being second nature....

Madden NFL 23 received a December title update on Thursday, an update with a set of patch notes detailing the addition of what Electronic Arts called a “top requested” feature. That feature is the ability to enter a Practice Mode within the game’s madden Ultimate Team Feature so that players can test their teams’ setups before taking them into a competitive match. The patch notes in question detailed a couple of in-mode features that are in place now as well as the benefits of this MUT Practice Mode and further plans for it....

Nocebo Effect By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 22, 2018 Nocebo Effect Definition The nocebo effect, the opposite of the placebo effect, is a negative reaction caused by a non-medicated control substance, such as a sugar pill. In the placebo effect, a patient experiences the benefits of a medicine under trial, without receiving the medicine. This is thought to be caused by the underlying belief of the patient that the treatment they are receiving will bring beneficial effects....

The first free PlayStation Plus games and the first free Xbox Live Gold games of 2023 have been revealed. This week, both Sony revealed the free games coming to PS Plus next month and Microsoft revealed the free games coming to Xbox Live Gold next month. Both announcements were made around the same time, and one has been received very warmly while the other has been heavily criticized. If you’ve been paying attention to the two services, you’ll know the former is in reference to PS Plus while the latter is in reference to Xbox Live Gold or, more specifically, Games With Gold....

Polar Molecule By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Polar Molecule Definition A polar molecule is a chemical species in which the distribution of electrons between the covalently bonded atoms is not even. Polarity is a description of how different the electrical poles of a molecule are. If they are highly different, it can be said that the species is a highly polar molecule. Some chemical species, such as chains of carbon molecules, share electrons equally and are said to be nonpolar molecules....

In New Jersey we have no shortage of access to beautiful bodies of water. While we’re best known for our beaches, we have some truly charming riverfront towns located all throughout the state. There are dozens to enjoy, but I’ve chosen to highlight 20 exceptional locales which offer easy access to the water, amazing scenery and plenty to do. Bordentown Wikipedia/Jerrye & Roy Klotz Bordentown is located between the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek....

In a move that is starting to become a tradition, The Razzies are retracting a nomination shortly after announcing their yearly nominations in response to widespread backlash for the decision to nominate child actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong for “Worst Actress.” As if the concept of the organization highlighting the worst films and worst performances of the year wasn’t already considered mean-spirited enough, with the actor only being 11 years old while filming Firestarter, The Razzies was targeted for the insult towards the performer....

Vascular Plant By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 13, 2018 Vascular Plant Definition A vascular plant is any one of a number of plants with specialized vascular tissue. The two types of vascular tissue, xylem and phloem, are responsible for moving water, minerals, and the products of photosynthesis throughout the plant. As opposed to a non-vascular plant, a vascular plant can grow much larger. The vascular tissue within provides a means of transporting water to great heights, allowing a vascular plant to grow upward to catch the sun....

Northern California has its fair share of obvious, well known attractions such as the Redwoods, Lake Tahoe, and Wine Country – but there are several lesser known activities that just don’t get enough attention. Summer in Northern California should be a time of exploration and trying new things. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to do this summer, add the following attractions and activities to your bucket list:...

Delaware gets a lot of hate from neighboring states – like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. We also get a lot of unintentional hate from farther away states, in the form of those “Wait, where’s Delaware?” questions. So many people don’t realize how many great things in Delaware are here, waiting to be enjoyed by all. I’m not sure which is worse, but either way, if you’re talking smack on Delaware, I’m here to prove that there’s a lot to love in the First State....