Extinction is the process of a coherent lineage dying out. It is a major topic in evolutionary biology, particularly fields…
Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a species of stony coral in the family Acroporidae. It is native to parts of…
Viral vector vaccines utilize viruses as a delivery mechanism for DNA into target cells in order to protect against disease.…
The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a species of large ratite bird in the family Dromaiidae. It is the only member…
Cassowaries are ratite birds in the genus Casuarius, a member of the family Casuariidae. They inhabit tropical forest environments in…
The titan acorn barnacle (Megabalanus coccopoma) is a species of large barnacle in the family Balanidae. It lives on Pacific…
Neopaleontology (literally meaning “the new study of ancient time”) is a sub-field of paleontology using advanced scientific techniques, generally involving…
A fire axe, also called a pick head axe, is a type of axe which has a sharp poll (the…
Happy Punch is a fictional brand of cigarettes which was sold during the early 1990s.
Lysine is an α-amino acid which is used by animal cells in the protein synthesis process. In humans and many…
Rat traps are devices used for capturing and/or killing rats and similarly-sized animals. They are often similar to mousetraps, but…
Egg rolls are deep-fried appetizers originating in Chinese-American culture, similar to the spring rolls served in mainland Chinese cuisine. The…
Handcuffs are restraint devices which are secured around the wrists of a person, reducing their range of arm motion and…
A stun grenade, also called a flashbang or flash grenade, is a nonlethal explosive which is used to temporarily disable…
The Opta-Lite AR-590 is a fictional cathode-ray tube computer monitor uncommonly used during the early 1990s.
Carfentanyl (also spelled carfentanil) is an extremely potent opioid analgesic with applications in veterinary medicine. It is normally used to…
Etorphine is an extremely potent full agonist notable for its rapid effect. This drug is between 10,000 and 30,000 times…
A machete is a broad bladed tool which can be used like a knife or an axe, for combat or…
A compressed oxygen tank is an oxygen storage vessel which stores gaseous oxygen under high pressure in a gas cylinder.…
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American-made strategic bomber jet designed and manufactured by the Boeing Company. It was first…