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Chris Hemsworth is thinking about a reunion with his Marvel co-stars and that would be awesome. The Thor actor talked about the prospect of meeting up with Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. on social media. For what it’s worth, the Hulk star would absolutely be down for a reunion. A fan posted a clip of all those Avengers singing “Hey Jude” together and it was a massive nostalgia moment for Twitter....

Fungi vs. Plants By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 In the early years of scientific study, fungi were part of the plant kingdom. Since that time they have been given their own kingdom because of their unique structure and function. Botany is the branch of science that deals with plants and mycology is the study of fungus. Plants are easily identifiable by their green color. Some examples of fungi are mushrooms, yeast and mold....

Glycogenesis By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 17, 2019 Glycogenesis Definition Glycogenesis is the biological process of forming glycogen from glucose, the simplest cellular sugar. The body creates glycogen through the process of glycogenesis to store these molecules for use later, when the body does not have readily available glucose. Glycogen is not the same as fat, which is stored for long term energy. Glycogen stores are often resorted to between meals, when the blood glucose concentration has dropped....

IGF-1 By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: July 17, 2020 IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor-1, or somatomedin C is a peptide (short chain of amino acids) hormone that controls tissue growth by regulating growth hormone (GH) production. It also stimulates tissue growth without the influence of growth hormone. When synthesized in the liver and in certain cells and tissues as an autocrine or paracrine hormone this growth factor works independently of GH....

Mob Psycho 100 has blended supernatural battles that come close to ending the world with “slice of life” moments following the anime’s young protagonist as he attempts to figure out who he is and what he wants from life. Over the three seasons of the anime adaptation, the psychic high schooler has faced some amazing challenges, but all stories must eventually come to an end. Now, with the anime series finale around the corner, Studio BONES is getting fans prepared to say goodbye to Mob and friends via a new video....

Optic Nerve By: Ana Armitage Last Updated: October 18, 2020 Definition The optic nerve is a nerve made up of a bundle of Ganglionic cells located in the back of the eye which connects the eye to the brain. Its function is to carry visual information in the form of electrical impulses from the retina to the areas of the brain which deal with vision, allowing you to see these impulses as images in your head as your brain processes and translates them....

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 has revealed a new teaser trailer in celebration of Star Trek Day 2022 – and you can watch it above! In addition to the new teaser, the Star Trek: Picard Season 3 premiere date was revealed to be in February 2023 on Paramount+. As you can see below, the new trailer for Star Trek: Picard Season 3 gives us bigger hints in the way of backstory about what sends Jean-Luc Picard back out into the cosmos, and has him gather up his old Enterprise crew....

Earlier this week, James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed a very intricately thought out DC Studios slate that included a bunch of new projects. Among those projects were Superman: Legacy, The Brave and The Bold, The Authority, Creature Commandos, Swamp Thing and even a Green Lantern series titled Lanterns. Superman: Legacy is probably the most interesting of the bunch because not only is Gunn writing the film, both he and Safran hope for him to direct, but it’s still up in the air....

Here in Ohio, there’s so much more to see and do than visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and riding roller coasters all day at Cedar Point Amusement Park. From little-known safaris to castles hiding in small town Ohio, the following are 11 of our favorite Ohio attractions that we think not enough people visit. See how many you’ve been to: The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/Facebook A ride aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula is the perfect way to embrace the beauty of Ohio....

Some are perfectly picturesque and totally renowned, while others offer a chilling twist of creepiness and sinister ghost stories. The last frontier is home to so many incredible towns with fascinating amounts of history, but these 13 offer something entirely unique from the next. No matter which region you plan to visit this year, we have somewhere noteworthy for you to go. Get ready to see sides to Alaska that you never knew were out there....

It has been said that the only way to make a million dollars in the restaurant business is to spend 2 million dollars. While this may not exactly be true, there is no doubt that running a restaurant is hard work. They seem to be opening and closing faster than we can get to them, but there are some establishments in Vermont that have certainly avoided an early closure. Surely they have to be doing something right!...

Even for the most seasoned travelers, moving to the mighty Last Frontier can be quite the unsuspecting adjustment. Daily earthquakes, extremely harsh weather conditions and unruly amounts of wildlife are just a few of the things that make life in Alaska challenging. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 16 other things that you’re sure to learn very quickly after planting roots in the 49th state. There are really only two seasons....

Some things in the 1990s created a nationwide frenzy or cult-like followings, like Beanie Babies and The Big Lebowski. But not all things ’90s were nationwide sensations. Here are some things from the ’90s that specifically affected South Carolinians. In this list, we’ll take a look at beloved places that are now lost forever, a scaly swamp creature, famous landmarks and more. Here are nine things you’ll remember if you lived in South Carolina in the ’90s....

Hydrophobic By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Hydrophobic Definition Hydrophobic literally means “the fear of water”. Hydrophobic molecules and surfaces repel water. Hydrophobic liquids, such as oil, will separate from water. Hydrophobic molecules are usually nonpolar, meaning the atoms that make the molecule do not produce a static electric field. In polar molecules these opposite regions of electrical energy attract to water molecules. Without opposite electrical charges on the molecules, water cannot form hydrogen bonds with the molecules....

My Hero Academia is a major turning point for Dabi as fans got to learn more about the villain than ever before, and the newest poster for Season 6 of the anime is celebrating his big makeover with a close look at the fiery villain! The climax of the Paranormal Liberation Front Arc not only came with it some major losses for both the heroes and villains, but also brought about a whole new kind of Dabi....

Myelin Sheath By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 25, 2019 Myelin Sheath Definition The myelin sheath is a fatty insulating later that surrounds the nerve cells of jawed vertebrates, or gnathostomes. All extant members of the Gnathostomata, from fish to humans, have a myelin sheath on the axon of their nerve cells. The oldest known members of the jawed fishes, the exinct placoderms, were armored fishes that appear to have more primitive nerves which are not covered in myelin sheaths....

One Piece’s Wano Country saga has been one of the longest arcs in the series so far, but the newest chapter of the series has finally put the stamp on it as it heads into the final saga in full! Original series creator Eiichiro Oda officially kicked off the final saga of the series earlier this Summer, but before Luffy and the others could move into the final era of the series, there were still a number of final things needed to be worked out on Wano....

Pseudocoelomate By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Pseudocoelomate Definition A pseudocoelomate is an organism with body cavity that is not derived from the mesoderm, as in a true coelom, or body cavity. A pseudocoelomate is also known as a blastocoelomate, as the body cavity is derived from the blastocoel, or cavity within the embryo. A true coelom is lined with a peritoneum which serves to separate the fluid from the body cavity....

Warner Bros. Discovery has sold off their part of The CW and has been slowly ending series that their production house developed for the network. Among the series ending their run is their hit DC TV series, The Flash. Some believe that this is due to the studio finally deciding to have synergy in their DC properties as opposed to the bifurcation we’re used to and hiring James Gunn and Peter Safran to head DC Studios only adds to this theory....

Temperate Deciduous Forest By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 18, 2017 Temperate Deciduous Forest Definition A temperate deciduous forest is a biome that has many deciduous trees which drop their leaves in the fall. These forests are also known as broad-leaf forests because the trees have wide, flat leaves. Temperate deciduous forests lie in the mid-latitude areas of the Earth, between the Arctic poles and the tropics. These biomes are exposed to warm and cold air masses, causing them to have four seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall....