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The Mineral Atacamite

by Fayed Asfar on May 28, 2022

What is Atacamite? A copper halide mineral, atacamite is a copper(II) chloride hydroxide with the formula Cu2Cl(OH)3. D. de Fallizen initially characterized it in 1801 for deposits in Chile's the

Biology

Hummingbirds may find it difficult to fly any higher uphill

by Fayed Asfar on May 27, 2022

Any animal climbing a mountain has a double whammy of difficulties: the air becomes thinner while it also becomes colder,

Biology

Does every animal take a nap?

by Fayed Asfar on May 27, 2022

"With the exception of death and taxes, nothing is guaranteed," Benjamin Franklin stated. Of course, he neglected to mention another

Chemistry

The Rare Mineral Astrophyllite

by Fayed Asfar on May 27, 2022

What is Astrophyllite? Astrophyllite is an extremely uncommon mineral. Its crystal structure may be described as tiny blades spreading from

Chemistry

The Danger of Asbestos

by Fayed Asfar on May 27, 2022

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate material composed of thin, tiny threads. Asbestos is resistant to heat

Biology

A New Study Claims That Bacteria Can Live In Snake And Spider Venom.

by Fayed Asfar on May 25, 2022

According to a new study done by Northumbria University, contrary to popular belief, the venom of snakes and spiders is filled with germs, including bacteria that might cause illness in

Biology