“Fish Use UV Patterns To tell Species Apart,” New York times, March 2, 2010.
While watching a school of damselfish, it is hard for a human being to separate them apart. This article talks about a study done on the University of Queensland, Australia, in which it was found that UV is used by some species of damselfish to tell one another apart. Maybe they should repeat the experiment without the use of UV to see what would happen. Would different species of damselfish mate or change their aggressive behavior toward each other?
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
What does Yeast do Besides Rise?
“In Plants, Yeast Raises Temperature”
This is an article from the New York Times, published on March 2, 2010.
It is a short article that discusses the importance of yeast, going beyond the uses that we already known, such as in baking and beer production. This unicellular organism is also capable of “keeping plants warm,” among other benefits. The article goes on to discuss how heat is provided to the plant and it also explain the benefits of this symbiotic relationship between the herb, yeast, and bumblebees.
This is an article from the New York Times, published on March 2, 2010.
It is a short article that discusses the importance of yeast, going beyond the uses that we already known, such as in baking and beer production. This unicellular organism is also capable of “keeping plants warm,” among other benefits. The article goes on to discuss how heat is provided to the plant and it also explain the benefits of this symbiotic relationship between the herb, yeast, and bumblebees.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Vitamin D
The use of vitamin supplements to increase a person’s vitamin level and the not so clear benefit of the use of extra Vitamin D.
“Vitamin D, Miracle Drug: Is it science, or just talk? This article, published in the New York Times on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, talks about the increased use of vitamin D as a solution for many health problems. The article, written by Tara Parker-Pope, points out the increase in consumption of this vitamin without the clear knowledge of its benefits or the proper dosage. The problem, as stated in the article, is that the use of too much vitamin can cause more damage than benefit. This claim is backed up by the results of several studies on vitamins E and B. For most of us, all we need is to change our daily habits and spend more time outside in the sun in order to receive the dose of Vitamin D necessary for a healthy body. In addition to receiving the necessary amount of Vitamin D required for a healthy body, by going outside we would also spend more time moving and burning some of the extra calories that also cause health problems.
“Vitamin D, Miracle Drug: Is it science, or just talk? This article, published in the New York Times on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, talks about the increased use of vitamin D as a solution for many health problems. The article, written by Tara Parker-Pope, points out the increase in consumption of this vitamin without the clear knowledge of its benefits or the proper dosage. The problem, as stated in the article, is that the use of too much vitamin can cause more damage than benefit. This claim is backed up by the results of several studies on vitamins E and B. For most of us, all we need is to change our daily habits and spend more time outside in the sun in order to receive the dose of Vitamin D necessary for a healthy body. In addition to receiving the necessary amount of Vitamin D required for a healthy body, by going outside we would also spend more time moving and burning some of the extra calories that also cause health problems.
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