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5 Hormones You Probably Never Knew You Had
Okay so we've all heard of hormones and, if like me you managed to survive your teenage years, you probably have a fair idea what they can do to your body (and your mood). Teenage girls becoming moody and boys getting aggressive is always brushed aside with "it must be the hormones" which at times makes us wonder why we even need them anyway. For most of us, we will have been taught about hormones when we had a sexual education class at school, or perhaps by a parent/guardian, but what you don't realize is that you were only really taught about three or so hormones at best... Testosterone, Progesterone and Oestrogen. And you may have heard of a few other popular ones like insulin and adrenalin. So without further ado, let me change your perception of hormones forever with five hormones you are certainly glad you have with this medical students guide.
By Eoin Black8 years ago in Futurism
Tales of Mr Spinach by Auntie Julie
Tales of Mr Spinach For: Jade’s 7th Birthday From: Auntie Julie, 2005 Once upon a time there was a garden. It was a magic garden because when no-one was around, the vegetables came to life! Only special people know about the magic garden – that’s you and me.
By Julie Murrow8 years ago in Futurism
Review: 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' 2018
Hello, one and all. The first Jurassic World feature in 2015 would be the ultimate mind-blower for me. As a fan of the first two Jurassic Park films with a so-so feeling for the third, much shorter installment, I always knew what the charm was of this series.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Futurism
Toxicity and What It Does to the Body
Toxic leaks from landfills seep into our groundwater all the time. Imagine all that plastic just not biodegrading at all, staying put in that landfill for all time. We have access to many a lethal chemical on this planet right now. Toxicity cannot be resolved in one generation, in fact, it may take many but we need to quit ignoring all the problems it brings. Prolonged stress can cause reactions in the physical body. Poisons work inside the body but some will increase or lower the heart rate for example.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
'Ready Player One'
Ready Player One, the movie based on the novel originally written by the author Ernest Cline, was a movie I personally really was looking forward to, as I quite enjoyed reading the novel. I have a lot to say about this movie, but for the sake of not making this post too long, I'll stick to a few points, mostly looking at the changes that were made.
By Cecilie Godsk Jensen8 years ago in Futurism
Groundwater Pollution
Groundwater pollution is brought on when acid rain, boats, factories, a septic system, and other manmade products such as gasoline seep into the soil. The soil then becomes unfit for us humans to use it. Pesticides, as well as fertilizers, can get into the soil eventually. It is amazing humans can grow crops in this environment. (Groundwater Contamination). Contaminated groundwater can cause hepatitis or dysentery. Other sources of contamination include storage tanks that release gasoline, oil, chemicals, or other sorts of liquids. Some have estimated there are ten million storage tanks in the United States.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Futurism
The Dragon With a Smoker's Cough
Berny was a dragon who lived high up on the hill. Every day, he'd wake at dusk and swoop with giant, flame-coloured wings down to the long river that separated himself and the village. His thunderous footsteps echoed through woods which made the squirrels scutter up the tall trees and hide. His head was the cage for two deep, black eyes. Berny's body was the size of the large hill which excluded the village from the rest of the land around them.
By George Hickey8 years ago in Futurism
Weaver — A Silver Crown (Ch. 1)
Night had fully swept into the Silver Forest, the darkness thick and impenetrable as I mutedly entered and ran through a clearing of trees. It did not scare me, no, for the night was my friend, my ally in these lonely years, my eyes made to see through the black fog. Shadows and spider silk snagged on my skin in a hushed hiss as I darted past branches and leaves, my bare feet gentle on the soft undergrowth beneath, careful to avoid any stones or twigs that had fallen in the autumn breeze.
By Ellis Hughes8 years ago in Futurism
Ranking the Star Wars Movies from Worst to Best
Star Wars is one of the biggest franchises in history. Even if you've never watched it, you have to have heard of it, and I am proud to call myself a...wait, what are fans of Star Wars called? Wookiees? Warsians? Oh, I remember – whiners and traitors.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Futurism
Review of '12 Monkeys' 4-7.9
I've been saying for years—well, since 1995, when Terry Gilliam's movie, starring Bruce Willis and Madeleine Stowe first came out—that 12 Monkeys (based on the 1962 short, La Jetée) is the best time-travel movie ever made. This gave the television series, which came out in 2015 and I've been reviewing ever since, a lot to live up to. Up until tonight's penultimate three episodes (4.7-9), the best it did was sidestep the movie, and tell us other time-travel stories. Especially in this final season, some of these stories were as good, in their own ways, as the movie.
By Paul Levinson8 years ago in Futurism
