http://www.artipot.com/authors/11202/sara-jones/ Latest articles by Sara Jones from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/246771/why-do-people-fall-asleep-after-dinner.htm All of these different amino acids, are the building blocks that make proteins which are absolutely vital for our survival. Proteins are involved in pretty much every process in the human body; from the structure of cells, to signaling between cells, to the catalyzation of processes and chemical reactions. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:07:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/246771/why-do-people-fall-asleep-after-dinner.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/244797/helping-your-kids-love-science.htm When we are raising children we should take every opportunity to help them learn something. Not that we should force them to sit and read all day long but the lessons in life around us should be revealed to them whenever possible. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:14:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/244797/helping-your-kids-love-science.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238158/how-to-help-your-kids-love-science.htm Science is all around us. Cooking is chemistry, carpentry is engineering, gardening is botany with a touch of geology. Even the arts, especially music, involve science and math. No violin or electric guitar could make a sound without physics. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:55:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238158/how-to-help-your-kids-love-science.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/233280/introducing-the-super-frog.htm Those typical mutant claws that stick out of a superheroes hands when the real fighting starts, they are actual all right. In reality though, they are just a little small and are found in frogs. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:02:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/233280/introducing-the-super-frog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224472/how-do-insects-act-when-its-cold.htm With or without antifreeze, most insects simply cannot function at temperatures below 40 degrees F. Because they rely entirely on the world around them for the warmth they need to function, they've developed this wide range of techniques for surviving cold weather and assuring the survival of their species. One of those techniques is to borrow the warmth from our homes. Can... Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:48:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224472/how-do-insects-act-when-its-cold.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220009/neanderthals-were-not-that-primitive.htm Man has evolved a long way since he parted company from his jungle cousins, the apes. Apes share ancestors with humans, and like us are also considered primates. Some primates learned to walk on two legs, which is where the evolutionary path to humanity started. Evolution is is the process of change that turned our ancient ancestors into homo sapiens, and it continues on today. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:14:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220009/neanderthals-were-not-that-primitive.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/217383/the-story-of-the-sea-floor.htm On the sea floor, over 10,000 feet below us, lies a world very different from ours. The sheer depth of the sea floor ensures that few can unravel the mysteries it contains, as even catching a glimpse is no simple task! Nevertheless, man's desire to discover and explore our world is insatiable, and we have developed various ways to study and understand the world beneath us. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:34:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/217383/the-story-of-the-sea-floor.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/212825/some-of-the-beneficial-and-unusual-parasites.htm Not all parasites are completely harmful, and it is always a good idea to see a doctor if you are concerned. You are probably better off without them but some may be good for you in small amounts. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:03:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/212825/some-of-the-beneficial-and-unusual-parasites.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210168/the-history-of-water-pollution.htm Water is life. About 70% of the human body is composed of water. Drinking polluted water is not good for you; it can have an bad effects on your entire body. Sickness such diarrhea and cholera can even be fatal for small children. Plants and animals likewise die from being exposed to polluted water. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:44:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210168/the-history-of-water-pollution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208671/what-are-the-different-types-of-parasite.htm Parasites are small organisms; they are often too tiny to be seen with the naked eye. However, others parasites like mites and ticks can be visible. There are many types of parasitic fungus and parasitic insects. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:49:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208671/what-are-the-different-types-of-parasite.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/197501/how-to-use-sports-to-enhance-your-childs-understanding-of-science.htm Kids are all reeling from the excitement of the Olympic Games these last few weeks, but can they relate any of that to science? Absolutely! Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:26:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/197501/how-to-use-sports-to-enhance-your-childs-understanding-of-science.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/193668/supplemental-learning-at-home.htm The term parent involvement is used broadly in this report. It includes several different forms of participation in education and with the schools. Parents can support their children's schooling by attending school functions and responding to school obligations (parent-teacher conferences, for example). Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:44:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/193668/supplemental-learning-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192049/can-physics-explain-the-mentos-soda-phenomenon.htm Why does dropping Mentos into Coke create a fountain? Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:03:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192049/can-physics-explain-the-mentos-soda-phenomenon.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172547/squids-attract-bacteria-by-their-slime.htm Squids become partners with bacteria to become better hunters. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:24:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172547/squids-attract-bacteria-by-their-slime.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171180/what-schools-fail-to-keep-science-exciting.htm Science doesn't have to be boring! If we change how we teach it, kids will demand more science! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:03:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171180/what-schools-fail-to-keep-science-exciting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/169068/learn-real-skills-from-social-networking.htm Social networking has surpassed the need for meeting physically for communicating things or for keeping in touch. Since it is free, it enjoys mass popularity and is gaining thousands of new users daily across the world! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:43:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/169068/learn-real-skills-from-social-networking.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/168032/learn-science-learn-to-build-robots.htm Invention has been a part and parcel of human beings ever since they have come into existence. From the invention of fire, to that of the wheel, invention has been an ongoing process that has been going on and will continue in the future as well. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:23:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/168032/learn-science-learn-to-build-robots.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165192/simple-steps-towards-learning.htm Getting kids interested in learning is one of the biggest jobs a parent has. Here are some great tips from a seasoned educator. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:53:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165192/simple-steps-towards-learning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163527/levers-simple-machines-that-rock-the-world.htm The lever is the easiest of the six simple machines to understand. Tips on how to identify levers in real life and understand the different kinds. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:59:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163527/levers-simple-machines-that-rock-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/162055/effect-of-drinking-juice-on-kids.htm Fruits are a necessary part of the human diet. However, many kids refuse to eat them. So what do you do to get your child to have a higher fruit intake? Juice may be a better alternative. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:58:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/162055/effect-of-drinking-juice-on-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/161537/girls-in-the-world-of-science.htm Statistically, girls are more likely to lose interest in science. This has been a long standing tradition passed down from mother to daughter for the generations. There are ways to break the cycle. Discover the secret to having your kids love science. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:30:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/161537/girls-in-the-world-of-science.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/161108/how-do-lasers-work.htm Lasers are used every day. From helping perform surgery to a cool light show; lasers can be awesome or mundane. But have you ever wondered what a laser actually is? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:45:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/161108/how-do-lasers-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/159722/milky-way-a-changing-galaxy.htm When someone asks you where you live, what do you say? You'll probably say your house. But, imagine not knowing what your house looks like. Here on Earth, we all live in the Milky Way galaxy which may actually look quite a bit different than we have thought for years. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:32:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/159722/milky-way-a-changing-galaxy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/158468/friendship-a-deliberate-choice-or-a-natural-activity.htm Think about your friends. How did you meet them? A new study shows that when developing friendships, how you meet your friends may not be as important as where you meet them. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:01:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/158468/friendship-a-deliberate-choice-or-a-natural-activity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/158289/fun-summer-science-activities.htm Having difficulties thinking up activities to do with your children over summer vacation? Summer is a great time to do fun science activities with you kids. Making science fun is easy to do and will help your children learn how to learn. They'll impress their teachers when they go back to school as well as have fun with the family. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:19:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/158289/fun-summer-science-activities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/157663/learning-science-together-in-a-fun-way.htm A great way for you to help your children in science and have some quality family time is to bring science into family activities and learn together. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:29:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/157663/learning-science-together-in-a-fun-way.htm