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Blue Shark By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: October 20, 2020 A Blue Shark Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Chondrichthyes Order Carcharhiniformes Family Carcharhinidae Genus Prionace Species P. glauca Niche Pelagic Predator Length Up to 10 ft (3.1 m) Weight 60-400 lbs (27-182 kg) Lifespan 20 years Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Near Threatened Preferred Habitat Tropical and Temperate Oceans Average Litter Size 25-50 Main Prey Species Schooling fish, squid Predators Larger sharks, orca The Basics The blue shark is a medium-sized pelagic shark....

The Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con just came to an end, there were a lot of exciting announcements and reveals. Kevin Feige shared news about the franchise’s next two phases and confirmed multiple titles. The event also featured the debut of a new trailer of the MCU’s next project, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The new footage included a closer look at Smart Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) helping to train his cousin, Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) as well as some insights into Jennifer’s job as a lawyer defending Emil Blonsky/Abomination (Tim Roth)....

Genotype By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Genotype Definition The genotype of an organism is the chemical composition of its DNA, which gives rise to the phenotype, or observable traits of an organism. A genotype consists of all the nucleic acids present in a DNA molecule that code for a particular trait. The outward appearance, or phenotype, is the result of interactions of proteins being created by the DNA....

Glycerol By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 23, 2017 Glycerol Definition Glycerol is a colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste. It is viscous at room temperature and non-toxic in low concentrations. Glycerol was discovered in 1779. It is also called glycyl alcohol, glycerin or glycerine in some literature. Glycerol is seen in biological systems as an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism because surplus carbohydrate can be converted into long chain fatty acids and esterified with the three hydroxyl groups....

The future of the DC Universe has been speculated about a lot as of late, now that James Gunn and Peter Safran have begun their tenure leading DC Studios. The question of which characters or existing movie and television franchises could continue has been on many fans’ minds, with a flurry of rumors about certain actors being recast or replaced entirely. In particular, fans have been curious to see what the future could hold for current Aquaman star Jason Momoa, who has been rumored to be exiting the role — but potentially staying the franchise as fan-favorite antihero Lobo....

Mycology By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 23, 2018 Mycology Definition Mycology is the study of fungi, their relationships to each other and other organisms, and the unique biochemistry which sets them apart from other groups. Fungi are eukaryotic organism which belong to their own kingdom. Until advances in DNA technology, it was assumed that fungi were an offshoot of the plant kingdom. DNA and biochemical analysis has revealed that fungi are a separate lineage of eukaryotes, distinguished by their unique cell wall made of chitin and glucans which often surrounds multinucleated cells....

It’s been over a year since The Suicide Squad arrived in theaters, taking fans of the DC Universe on an unexpected journey. In the eyes of some fans, the project wouldn’t have succeeded without its ragtag ensemble of characters, many of whom are absolutely lesser-known in the tapestry of DC’s comics. At the center of them was Robert DuBois / Bloodsport (Idris Elba), who was one of the film’s central protagonists — a role that surprised some, especially following rumors that he could be portraying other DC characters, including Floyd Lawton / Deadshot, taking over the role from Will Smith in 2016’s Suicide Squad....

IO Interactive’s Project 007 may still be several years away from releasing, if the company’s recent earnings report is anything to go by. IO Interactive quickly became one of the most beloved developers out there over the last decade due to its reimagining of the Hitman series. The developer released three new games in the series with plentiful post-launch support, making each one a bang for the player’s buck. Not only that, but the games were a masterclass in level design and could be replayed numerous times before players would see all of the possible outcomes....

French Fries are considered one of the most popular foods in North America. These salty, soft, crispy potato sticks are oftentimes just what you need to make your day complete. But what is so interesting, is the fact that there are a variety of french fries in the state of Georgia, not just your regular old plain fries. The french fry scene in Georgia is so diverse, so wonderfully delicious, that we decided to create an entire culinary tour around it....

It might not be summer yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and relax by the water here in Northern California! Lucky for us, we have plenty of river towns here in Northern California that are beautiful year round and even though some of them might have some snow or mud after all this crazy weather we had this winter, it will feel good to soak in the amazing natural scenery to be found....

From the Hawaiian monarchy and ancient Hawaiian practices to Christian missionaries and involvement in World War II, Hawaii is full of amazing history – much of which occurred long before we officially became a state. And with this amazing history comes a plethora of historic buildings and places that are unfortunately often in danger of being demolished. Luckily, every year, the Historic Hawai’i Foundation, the state Historic Preservation Division, and Honolulu Magazine team up to create a list of the most endangered places throughout the islands....

Basal Cell By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: May 31, 2021 The basal cell is an epithelial stem cell but can also refer to any cell that sits on an epithelial basement membrane. Epithelia are tissues that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body. Basal cells are located in the lower layers of multi-layered epithelium and pockets in single-layered epithelium and divide and renew to produce other functional epithelial cells....

Base Pair By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 25, 2019 Base Pair Definition Base pairs refer to the sets of hydrogen-linked nucleobases that make up nucleic acids DNA and RNA. They were first described by Dr. Francis Crick and Dr. James Watson who are best known for discovering the helical, “twist around,” structure of DNA (1953). At this time, DNA was also identified as the source of transferring material that takes place during cell division....

Central Dogma By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: April 17, 2021 The central dogma was proposed by Francis Crick in the late 1950s. This trailblazing theory suggested that genetic information flows primarily from nucleic acids in the form of DNA and RNA to functional proteins during the process of gene expression. What makes the central dogma so innovatory is its level of correctness at a time when genome research was only just beginning....

Mesoderm By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 13, 2017 Mesoderm Definition The mesoderm is a germ layer present in animal embryos that will give rise to specialized tissue types. The mesoderm is one of three germ layers found in triploblastic organisms; it is found between the ectoderm and endoderm. All bilaterally-symmetrical animals are triploblasts, whereas some simpler animals such as cnidaria and ctenophores (jellyfish and comb jellies) have only two germ layers and are diploblasts....

Neuron By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: June 28, 2020 A neuron is a single nervous system cell that receives, processes, and transmits electrochemical messages from and to other cells. Neurons connect different areas of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Stimulated at one end by electrical or neurotransmitter activity, a change in membrane charge is initiated and sent as an electrical pulse (action potential) along the length of the nerve cell....

Pectoralis Major By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: July 30, 2020 The pectoralis major is a large, fan-shaped muscle that forms the structure of either side of the surface of the chest wall. Together, these muscles are commonly known as the “pecs.” The two muscles make up the bulk of the chest in males and lie under the breast tissue in females. Injuries to these muscles are most often acquired during intense, forceful exercises, such as powerlifting....

Warner Bros. Discovery has been going through a major transitional period due to the recent merger completing. Newly appointed CEO David Zaslav made it his mission to find a Kevin Feige type leader for their new DC Studios imprint, and they found it in James Gunn and Peter Safran. Gunn and Safran recently delivered an official slate of projects that includes a Superman movie that’s being written by the director and will not feature Henry Cavill....

With so many types of textiles, colors, patterns, and prints to choose from, purchasing fabric online or in-store is easier than ever. To help narrow down your choices, we set out to find the best places to buy fabric for all of your sewing and creating needs. We researched dozens of online fabric stores to determine the best of the best, paying close attention to textile, pattern selections, quality, price point, and level of expertise....

The spring season is officially upon us, and we know you’re itching to get out and explore Ohio again. So after the temperatures have warmed up and the snow has fully melted, you’re going to need a bucket list of sorts. The following are 12 places you absolutely must visit in Ohio this spring—because they’re downright enchanting once the flowers start to bloom and the green returns. Krohn Conservatory and Eden Park (Cincinnati) cincinnatiparks....