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By the Grace of the Gods will be returning for a second season next year, and fans have been given the first look at what to expect from the anime’s new episodes with a new trailer and poster! The anime adaptation for Roy and Ririnra’s original light novel series was one of the more quiet releases during a trouble 2020 anime release year, but certainly made an impact with fans due to its casual and more relaxed approach to the Isekai formula....

Cell Plate By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 12, 2020 Definition The cell plate is a structure that forms in the cells of land plants while they are undergoing cell division. The cells of land plants, unlike animal cells, have a cell wall made of stiff sugars which surround their cell membranes. In addition to protecting the cell from damage, the cell walls help to maintain the plant’s rigid upright structures, such as leaves and stems....

Difference between Detritivores and Decomposers By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 The two main groups of decomposers are fungi and detritivores. Therefore, detritivores are a type of decomposer. Detritivores are different from other decomposers in that they consume material to break it down. Decomposers like bacteria and fungi don’t eat their food, they decompose it externally. Also, decomposers consume nutrients on a molecular level while detritivores eat large amount of decaying material and excrete nutrients....

Dominant Allele By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 26, 2019 Dominant Allele Definition A dominant allele is a variation of a gene that will produce a certain phenotype, even in the presence of other alleles. A dominant allele typically encodes for a functioning protein. The allele is dominant because one copy of the allele produces enough enzyme to supply a cell with plenty of a given product. Some traits rely on a product being created, like pigment molecules for hair color, ion-channels for proper cell function, and other traits that rely on a functioning enzyme....

Euchromatin By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 8, 2019 Euchromatin Definition Euchromatin is a form of chromatin that is lightly packed—as opposed to heterochromatin, which is densely packed. The presence of euchromatin usually reflects that cells are transcriptionally active, i.e. they are actively transcribing DNA to mRNA. Euchromatin is found in the nucleus of eukaryotes and represents more than 90% of the human genome. Euchromatin Structure Before understanding the structure of euchromatin, we should comprehend the different ways in which DNA is packaged in cells....

Golden Kamuy has finally started its new wave of episodes as part of the jam packed Fall 2022 anime season, and the series has revealed how many episodes Season 4 will be sticking around for! The anime adaptation taking on Satoru Noda’s now completed manga series is only one of the major action franchises returning for new episodes this month, but it is one of the first that has actually premiered....

Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest entertainment franchises out there and part of its success stems from how satirizes America. It makes fun of politics, celebrities, social media, and consumerism. It also has parodies of countless real-world brands, one of which is a fast food joint called Cluckin Bell which appears to mimic KFC, Popeyes, or Chick-fil-A. Despite typically being parodied in a negative way by highlighting the unhealthy food and poor service, it hasn’t stopped fans from wanting to eat at Cluckin Bell or the franchise’s other fast food joint, Burger Shot....

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is getting into the holiday spirit with a new Christmas dance video. On Instagram, director David F. Sandberg posted a nice little snowy clip of the cast and crew dancing together. Lotta Losten is clearly having a wonderful Christmastime as evidenced by the filmmaker’s caption. It’s not going to be too long now before audiences get to see the Shazam! Family back together again. You can probably expect to see tons of cool moments like this throughout the day on social media....

Spontaneous Generation By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 30, 2017 Spontaneous Generation Definition Spontaneous generation is an incorrect and obsolete hypothesis about the possibility of life forms being able to emerge from non-living things. Spontaneous Generation Theory The theory of spontaneous generation, first comprehensively posited by Aristotle in his book ”On the Generation of Animals” around 350 B.C., aims to explain the seemingly sudden emergence of organisms such as rats, flies and maggots within rotting meat and other decomposable items....

The Girl of Steel is headed to the big screen yet again, with DC Studios officially announcing plans for a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie. The blockbuster film will be set in the first Chapter of the new DC Universe of movies and TV shows, titled “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters.” Not only is the prospect of a Supergirl movie surprising DC fans, but the idea that it’s based on Woman of Tomorrow, the recent comic of the same name from Tom King and Bilquis Evely, is particularly interesting....

Tertiary Structure By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 5, 2020 Tertiary Structure Definition The tertiary structure is the structure at which polypeptide chains become functional. At this level, every protein has a specific three-dimensional shape and presents functional groups on its outer surface, allowing it to interact with other molecules, and giving it its unique function. The arrangement is made with the help of chaperones, which move the protein chain around, bringing different groups on the chain closer together in order to help them form bonds....

Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Trisomy 21 Definition Individuals carrying three copies of chromosome 21 in the cells of their body are said to have Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21. This is a genetic disorder that causes physical and intellectual developmental delays and occurs in 1 every 800 live births. Infants have an 85% chance of surviving the first year and nearly 50% of individuals with this syndrome have a life span exceeding 50 years....

Vertebral Column By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 15, 2019 Vertebral Column Definition The vertebral column, also called the spine, is a series of bones known as vertebrae that are separated by intervertebral discs. The vertebral column is only found in vertebrates, or members of the subphylum Vertebrata, which is part of the phylum Chordata. Vertebral Column Overview The vertebral column consists of a variable number of bones which are separated by small, cartilaginous disks....

The main event of tonight’s WWE NXT was a battle for the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships between Champions Katana Chance and Kayden Carter and their challengers Zoey Star and Nikkita Lyons. Last week it looked like Stark and Lyons had the match won, but then Chance and Carter were able to get the best of them after it was determined a tag was missed. Tonight they would get their second chance at the Titles, and at one point it looked as if Lyons and Stark would finally get their moment, but Chance and Carter would end up coming out on top....

Yellowfin Tuna By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: January 4, 2021 A Yellowfin Tuna Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Scombriformes Family Scombridae Genus Thunnus Species T. albacares Niche Epipelagic predator Length 94 in (2.4 m) Weight 400 lb (180 kg) Lifespan 6-7 years Social Structure Schooling Conservation Status Near Threatened Preferred Habitat Surface waters Average Clutch Size Millions of eggs Main Food Items and Prey Fish, crustaceans, squids, etc. Predators False killer whale, mako shark, great white shark The Basics The yellowfin tuna is a large predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world....

Tennessee is known for being landlocked, but folks just don’t give us the time of day when it comes to our beautiful waterfront towns. Our stunning state is speckled with rivers and streams and lakes, ponds dot rolling hills of farmland and our kids love playing in the creek. These eleven towns all border a gorgeous waterway – so you should probably visit. Or move, it’s up to you. Did your home make the list?...

Now that autumn’s right around the corner, Pennsylvania’s getting ready to celebrate with a vast array of fall festivals – from paying homage to peanut butter to a day outdoors at a traditional carnival. Visit one or more of these 15 unique fall festivals in Pennsylvania for an unforgettable autumn experience. Peanut Butter Festival – New Bethlehem Facebook/Peanut Butter Festival Celebrate that delicious all-American treat, peanut butter, at New Bethlehem’s annual Peanut Butter Festival, slated for September 18 through September 20 this year....

OK, so Michigan is for sure a car-friendly place. We came up with the modern concept of the automotive industry, after all. But guess what? We have some communities that are really getting to a place where walking, cycling and finding other modes of transportation are becoming the norm. Maybe it’s about time we start considering other ways of getting around… It could really be fun. Dearborn Heights By Dwight Burdette (Own work) [CC BY 3....

Food trucks are awesome and Louisville has some of the best-of-the-best. The food truck trend has swept the nation, but this city is leading the way with some seriously tasty meals on wheels! Here are nine tasty trucks that you definitely need to chase down! The Traveling Kitchen Facebook / Traveling Kitchen Korean Fusion at its finest! Whether you go for the epic tacos or the out-of-this-world pan fried dumplings, you won’t walk away from a meal at The Traveling Kitchen disappointed....

Northern California may be a phenomenal place to live, but it’s not immune to disaster. While we don’t understand blizzards and hurricanes, we’ve had our fair share of earthquakes, fire storms, and flooding. No matter what we’ve been through or go through there’s one thing for sure: a disaster is never the last chapter of our story. Northern California always comes back stronger than ever. 1906 San Francisco Earthquake flickr/cir online April 18, 1906 - at 5:13am a 7....