Aspiring scientists can get a lot of help and knowledge from free online classes. Many universities offer open courseware classes that can help you learn the basics of a number of scientific fields. You can keep up to date on the latest developments, and learn to understand basic concepts. Whether you want the understanding to help you in your current job, or whether you are preparing to enter a degree program in the sciences, these 50 open courseware classes can help you get a solid handle on science.
Top 10 Most Famous Lab Discoveries in History
Science has brought us many exciting discoveries. Laboratories are great places to make discoveries, since they are generally sterile and equipped with what is needed to perform experiments. Sometimes, lab experiments yield the results expected, and at other times, lab discoveries have been made by accident. But no matter how they are made, some lab discoveries have become a regular part of life. Here are 10 famous lab discoveries that history remembers — and you will probably recognize:
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Tagged Albert Einstein, Alexander Fleming, Bell Labs, DNA, relativity, Rosalind Franklin
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Top 50 Radiology Blogs
Are you an x-ray technician, sonographer or an ultrasound master? Perhaps you plan to enter a career in diagnostic imaging. No matter where you stand in that career goal, the following top fifty radiology blogs can help you stay ahead of your game.
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Tagged diagnostic imaging, radiology, radiology technician, sonographer, sonography, ultrasound, xray, xray technician
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Beyond Swine Flu: 10 Possible Plagues That Keep the CDC Up At Night
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) represents one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. As such, the CDC covers many issues, including environmental health and injury prevention, health information and services, health promotion, infectious diseases, global health, occupational safety and health and an office for terrorism preparedness and emergency response. While the CDC has had many successes over the years regarding health education, prevention and treatment, some issues remain ongoing concerns for the CDC.
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Tagged CDC, education, environmental health, global health, Health, health services, injury prevention, obesity, occupational safety, plagues, safety, STD, swine flu, treatments
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10 Great Workouts That Make You Smarter, Too
Do you want to retain your “smarts” as you age? While brain games have captured the minds of people who love to play games and puzzles, debate continues over whether this activity alone can enhance cognitive fitness. And, while some individuals believe that intelligence is a matter of genetic inheritance, this does not explain the entire scenario about who can avoid declining cognitive health. Instead, a powerful link between physical activity and mental acuity is emerging.
You don’t need to hire a trainer to achieve mental fitness, however. Simple efforts, over time, can lower the risk of cognitive decline. But, if you’re more intent on keeping fit, you’ll reap benefits that can last for years. Conducting activity that makes you breathless and sweaty two times per week at midlife can result in a reduced risk of dementia later in life.
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Tagged brain games, cognitive fitness, cognitive health, fitness, Health, mental activity, reading, socialize, weight loss
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Nutrition.edu: 25 Excellent Open Courseware Classes on Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Are you confused by all the news about food and nutrition? According to Tufts University, only 25 percent of U.S. medical schools have a required nutrition course. You can overcome this knowledge deficiency through open courseware projects that focus on nutrition. These courses are online, they’re free and you can learn at your own pace.
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Tagged education, free courses, Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, online courses, open courseware
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Top 50 Blogs to Help You Further Your Healthcare Career
Are you hungry to learn more about radiology, or do you simply want to further your healthcare career? Sometimes, learning is easier when you can enjoy the posts that are entered into a radiologist’s blog. Or, perhaps you soak up knowledge when you can participate in learning modules or community provided by other blogs. Or, if you’re a loner, you can scan through the news blogs listed below.
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Tagged Health, healthcare, imaging, Medicine, radiologist, radiology, science
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