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Sonifying science: from an amino acid scale to a spider silk symphony

Physics World

Following the definition of the harmonic series, the octave is uniformly divided into 12 tones whose frequencies are integer multiples of a fundamental vibrational frequency. Generally speaking, proteins are the building blocks of all life, creating materials as diverse as human cells, hair and spider silk. Bach and proteins.

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Guide to Parasitology

Environmental Science

While a parasite's existence is not, by definition, beneficial to the host species, they are beneficial in many ecological ways (8). Fleas have eight legs and are therefore arachnids, closer genetically to spiders than any insect. The Costa Rican parasitoid wasp Hymenoepimecis argyraphaga attaches a larva to the spider's abdomen (20).

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Deserts as Ecosystems and Why They Need Protecting

Environmental Science

Semi-arid deserts have, by definition, higher levels of precipitation compared to the other three types featured here, although not a great deal more. Yellow scorpions, tarantulas and a spider called Black Widow which is related to the deadlier spider of the same name make up the arachnids. Semi-Arid Deserts.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Add Green Space, Reduce Flooding; Never Too Old To Learn To Build Soil Health [PaEN] -- Oct. 6 Public Meeting On Big Elk Creek State Park Planning Process In Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Adds 3 More Hearings On Interim Final Environmental Justice Permit Review Policy [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov.