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Day: February 8, 2019

What Does Stress Do To The Body?

Posted on Friday, 8 February, 2019Friday, 8 February, 2019 by Zheluo Cai

Your boss ominously requests an urgent meeting, your taxi is inching towards the airport with minutes to spare before your flight, or your football team have been granted a potentially game-winning penalty in the 91st minute. Your heart pounds, your stomach lurches, your hands turn clammy: the effects of stress

The Reticulum Constellation

Posted on Friday, 8 February, 2019Friday, 8 February, 2019 by Zheluo Cai

Reticulum is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for a small net, or reticle—a net of crosshairs at the focus of a telescope eyepiece that is used to measure star positions. The constellation is best viewed between October and December, but cannot be seen from middle to northern latitudes. The constellation was

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THE HUMAN BRAIN: The brain works by transmitting information between neurons (or other receptor or effector cells) through electrochemical pulses. This transmission of information is produced during synapsis. During synapsis, neurons and cells connect and through chemical charges and electric pulses and neurotransmitters are exchanged, which are in charge of activating or inhibiting the action of the other cell. The axon’s terminal buttons are the pre-synaptic elements of neural communication, through which the neuron establishes communication with the dendrites, the soma, or even another axon.

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ASTRONOMY PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Leo Trio. Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Bauer. The Leo Triplet, the three galaxies in one field of view, as NGC 3628 (left), M66 (bottom right), and M65 (top). All are large spiral galaxies. NGC 3628, known also as the Hamburger Galaxy, is seen edge-on, with obscuring dust lanes cutting across its galactic plane. Gravitational interactions between galaxies in the group have left tell-tale signs, including the tidal tails and warped, inflated disk of NGC 3628 and the drawn out spiral arms of M66. The field covers about a million light-years at the trio’s estimated distance of 30 million light-years.

NASA Celebrates Earth Day with Social Media, Public Events Thursday, 18 April, 2019
This Earth Day, April 22, NASA invites you to celebrate our beautiful home planet by participating in a global social media event and local events around the country.
NASA Hosts University Students to Discuss Future of Space Exploration Thursday, 18 April, 2019
NASA is giving university students an opportunity to interact with agency leadership, including NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, as well as astronauts abroad the International Space Station, during a live event 2 p.m. EDT Monday, April 29, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington.

Republic of the Congo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Thursday, 18 April, 2019
Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime and civil unrest. Reconsider Travel To: The southern and western districts of the Pool Region due to potential civil unrest. While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. Political demonstrations […]
Oman - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Tuesday, 16 April, 2019
Exercise normal precautions in Oman. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict. Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page. If you decide to travel to Oman: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make […]

Portugal Thursday, 18 April, 2019
Latest update: Summary - Strike action by Portuguese fuel tank drivers ended on 18 April; until the availability of fuel returns to normal, travel within Portugal may be affected
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Benin Thursday, 18 April, 2019
Latest update: Summary and Safety and security (Political situation) - Legislative elections will take place on 28 April 2019; protests may be scheduled ahead of the elections and on election day; you should remain vigilant during this period, avoid crowds and demonstrations, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities
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WORK OF ART: Guernica is the most famous painting by Pablo Picasso and is considered one of the most brilliant anti-war artworks. On 26th April 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, Guernica, was bombed by Nazi German and Fascist Italian warplanes on the request of Spanish Nationalists. On the left, a wide-eyed bull stands above a woman grieving over a dead child in her arms. The centre is dominated by a horse falling in agony as if struck by a weapon. Towards the right of the dismembered soldier is a frightened female figure which appears to have floated into the room through a window. From the right, an awe-struck woman staggers towards the centre.

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What Does Stress Do To The Body?

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