DNA Testing

Apart from DNA fingerprinting, which is a type of DNA test that is done to help prove the guilt or innocence of a person, another commonly used DNA test is the DNA paternity test. This test is done to establish whether a child is indeed the son or the daughter of a person through a comparison of their DNA. However, given that this test is now being routinely done, you can expect that there would be a large number of companies that would offer this service. A simple search on the Internet can lead you to about two million web sites. Given this, you need to be armed with information on the test itself so that you will know what to look for in the companies you would consider to perform the test.

What is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is the fuel of the future, available today. This clean burning fuel alternative is produced from domestic resources, such as soybeans, that are entirely renewable.

The Black Space Experience

While black space exploration is relatively new, the roots of the black space experience date back some 8,500 years. The history of this science is rich and growing. The stories of the pioneers involved are courageous and inspirational for people of all races, ages, genders, and nationalities.

Making Biodiesel at Home

It is easy to make your own fuel at home. You need a few simple supplies, all of which are readily available at your hardware stores. Gather up 1 liter of vegetable oil, antifreeze, and lye.

Stem Cell Bill – U.S. Senate Approves a Bill for Funding

The United States Senate approved a bill to increase funding for embryonic stem-cell research. Who knew this would occur in our lifetime?

Saving The World With Forensic Science

Forensic Science is the application of science in forensic studies, the forensic part of forensic science implies that it is to be utilized in some form or another with a court of law and is relevant to legal proceedings. Forensic Science is rapidly progressing to the point that the science fiction of today could well be the science reality of tomorrow.

Endangered Species in the Caribbean

The Caribbean's exotic plants and animals are a large part of the natural beauty which attracts many international visitors to the region. In fact, one third of the area's wildlife and plants are found only there. Unfortunately, many native species are either endangered, threatened or, in some cases, already extinct.

Origins of HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS is the greatest medical catastrophe on the planet and there are various theories on its cause. Was it caused by human intervention?

General Effects of Scientific Technique

Nothing of equal importance occurred in the way of new scientific technique until the age of steam and the industrial revolution.

At Home DNA Testing

Used in high-profile criminal investigations and paternity cases, deoxyribonucleic acid, commonly known as DNA, testing has now been popularized to prove relationships between individuals. The evolution of the test in past years has turned DNA testing into a popular tool for determining ancestry. The test also helps in determining if two people are related or descend from the same ancestor. Although DNA has been around for many years now, the cost has dropped enough to be affordable to average individuals interested in tracing their roots.

Free DNA Testing

The majority of the companies offering DNA testing services provide DNA analysis and counseling for researching biological relationships. Most of these laboratories offer DNA testing kits at no charge for potential customers, in order to improvise on their database.

Top Bar Hive - An Alternative Beekeeping Method

Most of today's top bar bee hives are derived from work in the 1960's. It was perfected for use in Kenya, Africa, and is often referred to as the Kenya Hive.

Heating homes: 9 main systems

Until 250 years ago, wood and peat were the only means to heat a home. At present, there is a growing variety of residential heating systems. It is not easy to formulate an opinion which system is best in terms of environment, economy and comfort. But does the ideal heating system of the future really exist?

New York City Blizzard of 2006

This article summarizes the record-setting Blizzard of 2006 that buried New York City and much of the tri-state region in February 2006. It discusses this historic storm from start to finish.

The Kyoto Accord and What It Means

In December 1997, over 160 nations met at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Kyoto, Japan, to develop an international treaty to deal with the growing body of evidence that global warming was a reality and the world had to do something about it. Article: At the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992, the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change were given the task of coming up with an agreement that would halt the increasing flow of manmade greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Five years later, the parties had come together in Kyoto to try to work out an agreement. It wasn't an easy task.