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Carbon is a Building Block of Life
Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Most of the carbon in Earth comes from the conversion of methane, a hydrocarbon gas produced by animals and decomposing organic matter, into carbon dioxide (CO2), which plants use as a…
559Hydrogen is a Life Building Block
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It’s so common that you can find it everywhere from the sun to drinking water, and even in your own body. Humans use hydrogen daily as well, even though we don’t think about it. However,…
619Nitrogen is Essential to Life on Earth
Nitrogen is a critical element in life on Earth. It’s essential for plants and animals, and it’s even found in our DNA. Without nitrogen, there would be no plants or animals just dirt, rocks, and maybe some bacteria. Nitrogen is necessary…
651A Brief Explanation of Atoms
An atom is the smallest possible unit of a chemical element. In other words, an atom is the smallest part of a chemical element that still has all the properties of that element. Each different chemical element is made up of atoms with a…
637What is the Study of Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is a fascinating field of study that looks at how the human brain processes information and solves problems. It digs deep into how the brain processes language, how memory works, and even how thoughts are produced in the first…
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