What material absorbs heat the best? Known (sensibly enough) “sensible heat materials,” substances like stone, cast iron, and aluminum get noticeably hotter as they absorb heat. With a quick touch, our senses tell us so. What material absorbs heat and release it later? A team of researchers has developed a new transparent polymer film that’s […]
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How much does a homeless person eat?
How much does a homeless person eat? Homeless people ate on average just 14 meals per week, with men reporting having more difficulty accessing food than women. What does a homeless person eat? Some more traditional ‘soup kitchens’ provide hot meals or sandwiches once or several times a day. Other places will supply coffee, donuts […]
Do you have to pay to enter Kakadu?
Do you have to pay to enter Kakadu? Your entry fee helps us preserve Kakadu’s World Heritage–listed natural and cultural sites and provide better services and facilities for visitors, including: Walking tracks. Ranger-guided activities. Visitor information centres. How much does it cost to visit Kakadu? There is now an entry fee for Kakadu National Park […]
What are neuroendocrine hormones?
What are neuroendocrine hormones? Neuroendocrine cells make and release hormones and similar substances (peptides) in response to neurological or chemical signals. The hormones then enter the blood and travel throughout the body to other cells (target cells). What are the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone stored? pituitary gland What are the 3 ways hormone secretion […]
Where did James Otis give his speech?
Where did James Otis give his speech? In February 1761, Boston lawyer James Otis delivered a five hour speech that railed against the use of writs of assistance (general search warrants) in Massachusetts. Why is Otis famous? James Otis was called the most important American of the 1760s by John Adams. A trained lawyer and […]