Day: September 22, 2017

The Andromeda Constellation

Posted on Friday, 22 September, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

The Andromeda Constellation. Andromeda (And) is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century Greco-Roman astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. The Constellation is most prominent during autumn evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, along with several other constellations named for characters in the Perseus myth. Because of its northern declination, Andromeda is visible only

China’s Decoding Citizens’ Genes

Posted on Friday, 22 September, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

China’s Decoding Citizens’ Genes. Precision medicine is an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person. This approach will allow doctors and researchers to predict more accurately which treatment and prevention strategies for a particular disease will

Autumn Harvest At Gardens By The Bay (Part 2)

Posted on Friday, 22 September, 2017Friday, 22 September, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

Autumn Harvest At Gardens By The Bay (Part 2). Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd depending on species and variety, and for their seeds. First cultivated in the Americas before being brought to Europe

The September Equinox

Posted on Friday, 22 September, 2017Monday, 9 October, 2017 by Zheluo Cai

The September Equinox. The September Equinox or Southward Equinox is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. Due to differences between the calendar year and the tropical year, the September Equinox can occur at any time from the 21st to the 24th day of September. At the equator, the Sun rises directly in the