Looking to take an amazing vacation, but have more of a staycation budget? Why not compromise and take a delicious road trip around your own state? Enjoy some of the best of Hoosier cooking while exploring almost every inch of our gorgeous state. Plus, if you have family or friends positioned all across the state, you have a built in hotel to stay at, for free! Let’s get this adventure started in southwestern Indiana!...
Warner Bros. has been on a bit of a hot streak with their DC Comics properties as of late, with their last two films being a critical success. The Batman did pretty fairly at the box office, passing over $700 million, and The Suicide Squad was a definite hit on HBO Max. Even though The Suicide Squad was a bit of a soft reboot of the franchise, it still featured a ton of characters/actors from the first film like Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) and even Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney)....
Transcription By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 7, 2019 Transcription Definition Transcription refers to the first step of gene expression where an RNA polymer is created from a DNA template. This reaction is catalyzed by enzymes called RNA polymerases and the RNA polymer is antiparallel and complementary to the DNA template. The stretch of DNA that codes for an RNA transcript is called a transcription unit and could contain more than one gene....
Valsalva Maneuver By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: November 1, 2020 The Valsalva maneuver (VM) changes the pressure within the chest and abdomen and causes the body to try to compensate for the increased pressure by slowing the heart. This is done by breathing hard against a closed airway for fifteen seconds, blocking expiratory air from leaving the body via the mouth and nose. The Valsalva maneuver is used to diagnose heart conditions or problems with the autonomic nervous system....
With such a turbulent history, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania is considered one of the most haunted states in the country. It’s almost impossible to go anywhere without hearing of ghostly battle sounds, apparitions of Civil War soldiers, and other spooky tales. While the rest of the U.S. waits for October to roll around, in PA it doesn’t matter what time of year it is – these ghosts are permanent fixtures....
Anabolism vs. Catabolism By: Kate Latham Last Updated: March 24, 2021 Anabolism and catabolism are the two types of biochemical reactions that make up the metabolism. Anabolic reactions involve the building of larger, complex molecules from smaller, simpler ones, and require an input of energy. Catabolic reactions are the opposite of anabolic reactions, and break the chemical bonds in larger, more complex molecules. This process releases energy while breaking larger molecules down into their smaller components....
Biochemistry By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 2, 2017 Biochemistry Definition Biochemistry is the study of the chemical reactions that take place inside organisms. It combines elements from both biology and chemistry. Biochemistry became a separate discipline in the early 20th Century. Biochemists study relatively large molecules like proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, which are important in metabolism and other cellular activities; they also study molecules like enzymes and DNA. History of Biochemistry Biochemistry research has been done for around the past 400 years, although the term biochemistry itself was only coined in 1903 by the German chemist Carl Neuberg....
Cardiac Cycle By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition The cardiac cycle is the series of contractions in the heart that pressurize different chambers, causing blood to flood in one direction. There are two stages during the cardiac cycle. During diastole, the ventricles relax and fill with blood. The muscles contract during systole, pushing blood through the arteries. Cardiac Cycle Explained The cardiac cycle varies in different organisms, due to changes in the structure of the heart....
Ectoderm By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 9, 2017 Ectoderm Definition The ectoderm is a germ layer, or tissue layer, that forms in an animal embryo during development. As the name suggests, the ectoderm is the germ layer that covers the outside of the embryo (‘ecto’ meaning outside). The ectoderm then goes on to give rise to a number of both internal and external structures. The ectoderm is one of the two tissue layers present in diploblasts, along with the endoderm, and one of the three layers found in triploblasts, along with the endoderm and mesoderm....
Founder Effect By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Founder Effect Definition The founder effect is a phenomena that occurs when a small group of individuals becomes isolated from a larger population. Regardless of what the original population looked like, the new population will resemble only the individuals that founded the smaller, distinct population. The founder effect is due to the randomness that accompanies selecting a small group from a larger population....
On AMC’s Interview With the Vampire, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) is in many ways a man caught between different worlds. Not only are there the issues of race and status in the series’ turn of the 20th century New Orleans setting, but he also has the challenge of being pulled between his new life as a vampire and his still-living human family. As is the case with many families, the Pointe du Lac’s have their own complicated relationships — particularly between Louis and his mother, Florence....
Jurassic World Dominion Extended Edition, featuring 14 additional minutes of footage cut from the film’s theatrical release, is heading to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray. On Tuesday, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment announced that Jurassic World Dominion Extended Edition will arrive on home media on August 16th. Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World Dominion, the final film in the Jurassic World trilogy that tied the entire Jurassic Park franchise together, earned nearly $950 million worldwide at the box office, topping the box office in 72 global markets on its opening weekend and breaking franchise records....
Michael J. Fox is known for an array of roles, having starred in major shows like Family Ties and Spin City as well as big franchises like Back to the Future in addition to fan-favorite films such as Teen Wolf, The American President, and much more. When he was only 29, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and a new documentary from Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman) chronicles the actor’s life and career while living with the disease....
Signal Transduction By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 12, 2018 Signal Transduction Definition Signal transduction is the process of transferring a signal throughout an organism, especially across or through a cell. Signal transduction relies on proteins known as receptors, which wait for a chemical, physical, or electrical signal. Chemical signals are called ligands, and can be produced by organisms to control their body or received from the environment. Regardless of which type of signal, it must be transferred throughout the body and across cell membranes....
Urban exploration has become more popular than ever in recent years. There’s something so romantic about crumbling ruins and silent ghost towns. This road trip will take you to an amazing, abandoned site in each of the 48 contiguous states. It’s sure to make for an album of amazing travel pictures, and plenty of incredible memories. Please note: We’ve tried to include only abandoned places that permit visitors, but some sites may limit how much you can explore due to safety or legal issues....
The term ‘scenic drive’ takes on a whole new meaning when you step foot into the last frontier. Our road trips are always epic and never sub-par. We are spoiled with vast displays of endless beauty and enormous amounts of wildlife that only make the picture come to life that much more. For stunning vistas of snow-capped mountains, bright wildflowers, sandy beaches, piercing blue glaciers, robust farm-country and rich history; you gotta check out these 16 beautiful byways in Alaska that are perfect for a scenic drive....
Travel back in time to the days when the West was a lawless place, overrun with gunslingers. See where the events you were supposed to pay attention to in history class actually took place! This road trip offers dramatic stories, fascinating stops, and absolutely no pop quizzes. So what are you waiting for? This drive traverses the state, covering 643 miles, with a driving time of 10 hours and 49 minutes, without stops – you’ll want to break this up over several days....
Whippet By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 3, 2020 A Whippet Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species C. lupus Species C. lupus familiaris Niche Domestic Height 17.5-22.5 in (44-57 cm) Weight 20-42 lbs (9-19 kg) Lifespan years Social Structure Social, domesticated Breed Status Common Preferred Habitat Domestic Average Litter Size 6 puppies Main Food Item Dog Food The Basics The Whippet is a medium-sized breed of domestic dog....
When company arrives from out of town, they will surely have a list of their top attractions to visit. Those places will mostly include our zoo, museums, and parks. While all are fantastic attractions and world class venues, they only give a glimpse of all St. Louis has to offer. This list features 11 of the places we go and love, a real slice of St. Louis life. While some of these are certainly underrated, most are just taken for granted here in the best possible way – we just know they are great and never give them a second thought....
There are a few things that come to mind when you picture a good, old-fashioned Vermont meal such as maple syrup made on site, farm to table freshness and a mom & pop shop that has been around for as long as you can remember. Not only do these 12 restaurants define VT, but they will fill your belly and soul with pure Green Mountain State goodness. We hope you’re hungry!...
