There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. Not in the list Not included in this total count of 195 countries are: Taiwan – the United Nations considers it represented by the People’s Republic of China The… Read More »
The core concept within the field of brain mapping is the use of a standardized, or “stereotaxic”, 3D coordinate frame for data analysis and reporting of findings from neuroimaging experiments. This simple construct allows brain researchers to combine data from many subjects such that group-averaged signals,be they structural or functional, can be detected above the background noise that… Read More »
How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and boost your immune system? What if you improve your diet? Take certain vitamins or… Read More »
Earth’s many natural resources, including oil, water, soil, minerals, wind, and sunlight,are unevenly distributed on Earth’s surface. In other words, resources are concentratedin specific places because of the processes by which they form. For example, fossil fuelsfound today were formed by different geologic processes. Each process took place in a certain location under specific conditions. For example, most… Read More »
Parents don’t usually start out wanting to make mistakes. Too often though, they only rely on their parenting instincts and don’t try to get help with common parenting issues and problems. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t instinctively able to know what to do in each and every situation that we face as parents, and we can all make… Read More »
PTI lawmaker and popular televangelist Dr Aamir Liaquat has been making headlines after the announcement of his third marriage and political scandals. However, this time he fueled speculation rumours regarding a rift with his children. This Eid, the 49-year-old controversial personality took to his Instagram handle as he called out for his children from his first marriage with… Read More »
Spaghetti is a thin, long, cylindrical pasta rich in carbohydrates. It is a staple of the Italian cuisine and is easy to prepare. The benefits of spaghetti are gaining popularity worldwide due to its rich vitamin and mineral content. It is made of milled wheat and water (like regular pasta) and is often served with meat or tomato… Read More »
Bilirubin is formed when hemoglobin (the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen) is broken down as part of the normal process of recycling old or damaged red blood cells. Bilirubin is carried in the bloodstream to the liver, where it binds with bile (the digestive juice produced by the liver). Bilirubin is then moved through the… Read More »
Wives We use wives when we want to make the word “wife” plural. So it is: I have one wife. I have two wives. Wife’s Wife’s is the singular possessive form of wife. We use the possessive form of wife when we want to show that one wife owns something. This is my wife’s house. I need to… Read More »
That email is sitting in your inbox. You know the answer to the question it’s asking, but those two words are still haunting you: “please advise.” It can show up in the subject line, somewhere in the middle of a message, or, most frequently, right before the signature at the end of the email. But what do you… Read More »