... coelacanth lived approximately 70 million years ago. In December of 1938, however, fishermen off the eastern coast of South Africa caught a living coelacanth. It was so similar to its ancient relatives that it was called a "living fossil." For years after this fortunate discovery, scientists searched for another living coelacanth. Finally, off the Comero Islands, north of Madagascar, they met with success. Since then, more than 200 specimens have been found, all in the same region. Apart from the novelty of being such rare fish, have very great zoological importance. First, they are "living fossils"-a life f ...

... With the lid off, the warm, moist air rises higher and higher. Heat energy, released as the water vapor in the air condenses. As it condenses it drives the upper drafts to heights of 50,000 to 60,000 feet. The cumuli become towering thunderheads. From outside the storm area, air moves in over the sea surface to replace the air soaring upwards in the thunderheads. The air begins swirling around the storm center, for the same reason that the air swirls around a tornado center. As this air swirls in over the sea surface, it soaks up more and more water vapour. At the storm center, this new supply of water v ...

... around the heart, pancretitis, and asthma. Muscle tears and pulls are said to be linked to Creatine when used in physical activity. Reasons for pulls and tears are the fast growth of the muscles. This can cause muscles to be tighter than usual causing pulls and tears. Liver and kidney damage are caused by Creatine increasing the amount of ATP (adenosine tryphosphate) that is used for energy, made by the kidneys, which can cause the kidneys to stop producing ATP because of an overload of ATP being made from the Creatine. This can result in kidney or liver failure. Constriction of the blood vessels occurs when yo ...

... processing, clinical engineering, rehabilitation engineering, respiratory and flow studies. (University of Miami) Biomedical engineering is concerned with the application of engineering and science methods to the analysis of biological and physiological problems, the delivery of health care, and/or industrial applications. (Drexel University) The biomedical engineer serves as the connection between traditional engineering subjects and living systems. He/she may work applying the patterns of living organisms to engineering design or engineering new approaches or products to improve human health and productivity. On ...

... started to realize what he had done was wrong. Victor realized that he never should have tried to play God. There is a fine line between scientific research and experiments that are morally, ethically, and religiously wrong and who are we to cross it? The first example of man performing corrupt experiments is genetic engineering. In this case, man alters the genes of the fetus. This might be acceptable if the reason for the alteration is a life or death situation. If the baby will not be able to live without the procedure being done, then it is acceptable. But nowadays, doctors are performing genetic engineeri ...

... known as the hemithorax and regional lymph nodes (World Book, “”). Small cell usually exists early and spreads out abruptly (Virtual Hospital, 3/23/99). Non-small cell is first confined to the lung, then spreads throughout the chest (MSKCC, “”). Small cell spreads quickly (World Book, “”). In the United States 85 to 90 percent of all cases are related to smoking. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of (Scientific American, “”). Second-hand smoke, inhaled by non-smokers, increases a person’s chance of acquiring (Beau Halton). Men who smoke increase ...

... model landscapes and ecosystems. Using fractal dimensions allows ecologists to map animal pathways without creating an unmanageable deluge of information. Computer simulations of landscapes provide useful models for gaining new insights into the coexistence of species. Although many ecologists have found fractal geometry to be an extremely useful tool, not all concur. With all the new insights gained through the appropriate application of fractal geometry to natural sciences, it is clear that fractal geometry a useful and valid tool. New insight into the natural world is just one of the results of the increasing p ...

... marking a piece of DNA associated with a specific trait, scientists can determine the location of genes which are important for desirable traits. It is much easier to select plants and animals that have been mapped for important traits than waiting until they are fully-grown. This way, animals and plants are recognized at an earlier state whether or not they will be useful in breeding. DNA fingerprinting also makes it easier to ensure that organisms are homozygous for certain, desirable traits, rather than relying on just the phenotypes which may actually prove to be heterozygous and can, therefore, pass on the ...

... sound when struck, which makes it ideal for making bells. Bronze resists corrosion, but weathers to a beautiful brown or green colour. Copper is also used for locks, pipes, plumbing fixtures, door knobs, drawer handles, lamps, pots, pans roofing, and jewellery. Certain chemical compounds of copper can be used to help improve soil, and destroy harmful insects. Copper can also be used to help protect other materials against corrosion, and in small amounts is vital to all plant and animal life. The properties that make copper extremely useful include - Conductivity - Silver is the only better conductor, but is t ...

... to perform, they need a ready supply of oxygen. During high intensity exercise, oxygen is depleted and the body can not get enough oxygen to the muscle in order for them to perform their optimal potential. This lack of ability to get oxygen to the muscle is called oxygen debt and results in lactic acid being formed. Lactic acid is a waste product of anaerobic cellular respiration within the muscle tissue, which can cause muscle sourness that, usually, is felt after a hard or long workout. Fatigue usually sets in with the onset of lactic acid production. Oxygen is carried to the muscle by two delivery system ...