What does a fern produce? Ferns generally reproduce by producing spores. Similar to flowering plants, ferns have roots, stems and leaves. However, unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have flowers or seeds; instead, they usually reproduce sexually by tiny spores or sometimes can reproduce vegetatively, as exemplified by the walking fern. What are the types […]
What level of kidney function requires dialysis?
What level of kidney function requires dialysis? When is dialysis needed? You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure –usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function and have a GFR of <15. What level of creatinine clearance indicates kidney failure? A creatinine level of greater […]
What age should I neuter my Maltese?
What age should I neuter my Maltese? But deciding when to put your pup under the knife is an important part of the decision. In the United States, most dog owners neuter their pets before they are six months old. Should Maltese dogs be neutered? You have picked a breed in which there are generally […]
How do sharks produce energy?
How do sharks produce energy? Many marine animals, from tiny clams to big fish, produce electric signals. Sharks and other ocean predators, including skates and rays, sense those electric fields. They do it using organs known as ampullae (AM-puh-lay) of Lorenzini. Scientists call such tissues electroreceptors because they detect electric fields. What do great white […]
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What happens if graphite is subjected to very high temperatures at standard pressure?
What happens if graphite is subjected to very high temperatures at standard pressure? Researchers say the results point to the existence of a new and unexpectedly simple form of carbon. Since the early 1960s researchers have known that graphite undergoes a reversible transformation when subjected to high pressure at room temperature, known as cold compression. […]
How much does it cost to fill up a Chevy Cruze?
Can you fix retardation?
Can you fix retardation? A small study of 30 people with the most common inherited form of mental retardation has found encouraging evidence that some symptoms of the disorder can be alleviated with drugs. Can mentally challenged people be cured? No, Intellectual Disability is a condition which cannot be cured. But timely and appropriate intervention […]
Can I apply for Irish citizenship if my great grandfather was Irish?
Can I apply for Irish citizenship if my great grandfather was Irish? For people with Irish-born great-grandparents, there is no automatic right to Irish Citizenship. Instead, applicants must rely on Ministerial discretion for some of the requirements to be waived. How long does it take to get Irish citizenship by descent? Applications based on being […]