Posts

By now, you should be aware of the vast beauty that is spread across our great state. From the rocky terrain of the Wichita Mountains to the natural springs in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, there’s an abundance of beauty to explore. Here are 13 of our favorite natural attractions in Oklahoma. Click on the links below each photo for more information about each stunning place. (Natural attractions are listed in no particular order....

Arowana By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: September 3, 2020 An Asian Arowana Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Osteoglossiformes Family Osteoglossidae Genus Osteoglossum and Scleropages Species 6 Niche Carnivorous Length Can reach up to 48 inches (1.2 meters) Weight up to 15 lbs (6.8 kg) Lifespan 10 – 20 years Social Structure Social, live in groups Status Endangered Natural Habitat Freshwater Average Clutch Size Females can lay up to 30 eggs Main food item Insects, crustaceans, and birds Main threats Habitat destruction and capture for the pet industry The Basics Arowanas are long, elongated fish belonging to the family Osteoglossidae....

Boykin Spaniel By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 26, 2020 A Boykin Spaniel Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis familiaris Niche Domestic Height 14-17 in (36-42 cm) Weight 25-40 lbs (11-18 kg) Lifespan 10-15 years Social Structure Domesticated Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Domesticated Average Litter Size 5-7 puppies Main Prey Species Dog Food Predators None The Basics The Boykin spaniel is a breed of domestic dog that specializes as a hunting companion....

WWE superstars are taking over E! Celebrity Game Face tonight. This pre-taped competition will pit three teams against one another, which includes Nikki and Brie Bella, Jimmy Uso and Naomi, and Xavier Woods and Cesaro. Celebrity Game Face has been airing since Summer 2020 and features teams competing in various at-home challenges. Hosted by Kevin Hart, the series takes place completely virtually, as all guests play from their own homes. Past players have included Rick Ross, T-Pain, Cedric the Entertainer, Jimmy Kimmel, Keke Palmer, Rob Gronkowski, Thomas Rhett, Kenan Thompson, Simu Liu, Mario Lopez, The Miz and Maryse, and more....

Deoxyribose By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Deoxyribose Definition Deoxyribose is the five-carbon sugar molecule that helps form the phosphate backbone of DNA molecules. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer formed of many nucleic acids. Each nucleic acid is composed of a deoxyribose molecule bound to both a phosphate group and either a purine or a pyrimidine. Purines have two carbon and nitrogen rings, while pyrimidines only have one ring....

Frameshift Mutation By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Frameshift Mutation Definition Frameshift mutations are insertions or deletions in the genome that are not in multiples of three nucleotides. They are a subset of insertion-deletion (indel) mutations that are specifically found in the coding sequence of polypeptides. Here the number of nucleotides that are added or removed from the coding sequence are not multiples of three. They can arise from extremely simple mutations such as the addition or removal of a single nucleotide....

Fungi By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Fungi Definition Fungi (singular: fungus) are a kingdom of usually multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophs (cannot make their own food) and have important roles in nutrient cycling in an ecosystem. Fungi reproduce both sexually and asexually, and they also have symbiotic associations with plants and bacteria. However, they are also responsible for some diseases in plants and animals. The study of fungi is known as mycology....

Saint Seiya’s long running action franchise is getting a whole new kind of spin with a live-action movie produced in tandem with Hollywood, and fans have gotten the first look at what to expect from Knights of the Zodiac with its first trailer and new poster! Anime fans really haven’t had the best luck when it comes to live-action adaptations that pop up outside of Japan, and although there has been a good trend in the right direction, there’s still a chance that things could go either way....

Phloem By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Phloem Definition Phloem is the complex tissue, which acts as a transport system for soluble organic compounds within vascular plants. The phloem is made up of living tissue, which uses turgor pressure and energy in the form of ATP to actively transport sugars to the plant organs such as the fruits, flowers, buds and roots; the other material that makes up the vascular plant transport system, the xylem, moves water and minerals from the root and is formed of non-living material....

Spanish Water Dog By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 23, 2020 A Spanish Water Dog Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis familiaris Niche Domestic Pet Height 16-20 in (40-50 cm) Weight 31-50 lbs (14-22 kg) Lifespan Up to 14 years Social Structure Pack/Domestic Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Domesticated Average Litter Size 4-6 puppies Main Prey Species Dog Food Predators None The Basics The Spanish Water Dog is a woolly, curly-haired dog breed that specializes in herding and retrieving....

From cascading waterfalls and the inviting turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean to lush rainforests and mountain peaks, breathtaking natural beauty abounds on the Hawaiian Islands. And nowhere will you find more incredible scenery than within Hawaii’s state and national parks. With more than 50 state parks, waysides, recreation areas, monuments, and historic sites, there are countless Hawaiian state parks to choose from, some more popular than others. From Hawaii Island to Kauai, these 14 state parks all have one thing in common: they are severely underrated....

With over 90% of new restaurants failing in their first year, it’s a big accomplishment to be successful, let alone flourish for over a half a century. And that’s exactly what these 15 restaurants in the Sooner State have done. These establishments are not only full of history but inspiring as well. Read on to learn more about the history behind these old restaurants that have stood the test of time:...

It was time for the much anticipated TNT Championship three way match between TNT Champion Wardlow, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Samoa Joe, and it absolutely delivered. This was a power match and all three demonstrated just how powerful they are all throughout the match. Few people can throw around these three competitors other than these three, and at several points, they were all on their heels. Because of the three way stipulation, Wardlow didn’t have to be pinned to lose his Title, and that’s exactly what happened, as Joe took down Wardlow long enough to get the pin on Hobbs after Hobbs had just been powerbombed three different times, and that allowed Joe to become the new TNT Champion at Full Gear....

AEW Grand Slam delivered a thrilling two hours of Dynamite tonight, and after the show went off the air it was time to film this week’s Grand Slam episode of AEW Rampage. We’ve got full spoilers on what went down during the show right here, though if you would rather go in un-spoiled you can certainly check out more on what happened during tonight’s Dynamite right here. If you do want to know what went down to get hyped for Friday’s show though, we’ve got you covered, as ComicBook....

Centrosome By: BD Editors Last Updated: February 10, 2021 Centrosome Definition Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main microtubule-organizing centers for animal cells. Centrosomes are made up of two, barrel-shaped clusters of microtubules called “centrioles” and a complex of proteins that help additional microtubules to form. This complex is also known as the microtubule-organizing center (MTOC), since it helps organize the spindle fibers during mitosis. These proteins allow the centrosomes to start and stop the formation of microtubule proteins....

Heidi Klum’s daughter is already teasing her mom’s massive Halloween bash this year. People Magazine caught up with Leni Klum about the big day and everyone agrees its going to be spectacular. For the last few years, the TV personality and model had to back off of her giant Fall parties because of coronavirus precautions. But, trying to get back into the swing of things, the Halloween soiree will continue with some added precautions....

Everything Everywhere, All At Once won the big prize at the Gotham Awards last night. But, Ke Huy Quan also won for his supporting role and had everyone in the audience sobbing with his speech. Variety posted the clip on Twitter and even more people got to see these heartfelt words. “Wow, this is incredible,” Quan tearfully said. “This time last year, all I was hoping for was just a job....

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s official trailer has kicked off the film’s marketing campaign, and one of the first stops is big new featured article in Empire Magazine! As the centerpiece for the upcoming issue of Empire, Ant-Man 3 also gets a colorful set of cover images meant to dazzle the eye. You can check out the new artwork for Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania, below! In the broad spectrum of Marvel Cinematic Universe stories, the Ant-Man films have always been a smaller-scale affair – in more ways than one… But just like Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang when he activates Giant-Man, the third Ant-Man film – Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania – is going big....

Jordan Peele has had a significantly successful career since the finale of Key & Peele, with the comedian choosing to begin making films. Peele started off his filmmaking journey with a huge cultural impact, directing Get Out, one of the biggest films of the past 10 years. When Get Out was released, no one knew what to expect from Peele, and he did more than deliver. The film touched on themes that most directors wouldn’t even dream of putting on screen, and he did it masterfully....

PlayStation is reportedly adding Discord voice chat to its console in the coming months. Discord is one of the biggest social platforms out there, even outside of gaming. It’s a great way to bring people together and organize communities in a comfortable, compact space. The service has been used for those interested in the stock market, movies, sports, and much more. Some developers have even organized official servers to keep in touch with fans and organize events with members of their community....