Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation which is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and buildings. Acid rain is mostly caused by... Læs mere
Condensed matter physics is the field of physics that deals with the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter. This book... Læs mere
The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. This series covers research in a cross-section of fields centring on the environment.
Biomass and bioenergy are essential components of the energy mix in most countries. Biomass is organic matter available on a renewable basis. Biomass includes forest and... Læs mere
Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. Implementing prevention programs and... Læs mere
Apoptosis is the regulated form of cell death. It is a complex process defined by a set of characteristic morphological and biochemical features that involves the active participation of affected cells in a self-destruction cascade.
Chinese Herbal Medicine - part of a larger healing system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also includes acupuncture, massage dietary advice and exercise.... Læs mere
Cognitive psychology deals with information processing, and includes a variety of thinking processes including perception, attention, memory, knowledge representation,... Læs mere
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is a powerful tool for identifying types of chemical bonds in a molecule by... Læs mere