How do I get rid of mosquito larvae in my water tank? There is no ideal treatment to kill mosquito larvae present in rainwater. The two commonly recognised treatments involve adding chemicals (medicinal or liquid paraffin or kerosene) to tanks, which defeats one of the advantages of collecting rainwater. What can I put in my […]
Is Coptic Orthodox the same as Catholic?
Is Coptic Orthodox the same as Catholic? Like Catholics, Coptic Christians believe in the Ten Commandments, and they practice the sacraments of baptism, confession and confirmation. But unlike Roman Catholics, they don’t believe in the infallibility of the pope or in purgatory, notes the Associated Press. And Coptic priests can marry. Can a Catholic marry […]
Is DVI the same as HDMI?
Is DVI the same as HDMI? ‘DVI’ stands for Digital Visual Interface and is an older technology that’s almost obsolete. Its video signal is the same as HDMI but it lacks the audio aspect. What is DVI used for? DVI can stream up to 1920×1200 HD video, or with dual-link DVI connectors you can support […]
What adaptations help turtles survive?
What adaptations help turtles survive? They have modified hands and feet that have become flippers. These flippers enable them to swim and dive. The neck of the freshwater turtle is fused to its body by thick connective tissue, an adaptation that reduces drag and increases the turtle’s ability to swim effectively. What are some behavioral […]
Does Africa have deer?
Does Africa have deer? The Barbary stag is Africa’s only true, native deer species. It lives in humid forests in the very north of Africa, with the largest population found in the Atlas Mountains. It is part of the red deer species, which can also be seen across Central Asia, North Africa, Southern Europe, and […]
What animals use camouflage to hide from predators?
What animals use camouflage to hide from predators? Here are 15 animals who are masters of disguise. A Mediterranean octopus camouflages on the seabed. A common brown looper moth rests on a lichen-covered sandstone. Peter Waters/Shutterstcok A leafy seadragon, also known as Glauert’s seadragon, blends into a marine plant. Which animal uses mimicry for self […]
Do you have to put 20 down on a foreclosure?
Do you have to put 20 down on a foreclosure? When using a conventional loan to purchase foreclosures, the down payment requirement varies between 10 and 25 percent, with lenders often requiring at least 20 percent for the purchase of primary or investment property. What makes buying a foreclosed house risky? Challenge: You can’t get […]
Is Mega Bloks going out of business?
Is Mega Bloks going out of business? U.S. toy maker Mattel Inc. is closing its Mega Bloks factory in Montreal’s St-Laurent suburb in a move that will result in job losses for some 580 employees. At the time, that segment of the toy sector was estimated to be a US$4-billion market for the United States […]
Has a musher ever died in the Iditarod?
What did Griffith do in his experiment?
What did Griffith do in his experiment? Griffith’s Experiment was an experiment done in 1928 by Frederick Griffith. It was one of the first experiments showing that bacteria can get DNA through a process called transformation. In this experiment, bacteria from the III-S strain were killed by heat, and their remains were added to II-R […]