The results of the research assessing the possibility of using spider webs for the indication of organic pollutants (PAHs) in the long period of time in the air polluted with road traffic emissions are presented. It was proved that webs could be used for the indication of pollutants of this type. Because of the great availability and dense structure of webs belonging to representatives of Agele...

The Stern Review (2006) has come to symbolize something of a dividing line in the evolution of the common appreciation of the climate problem. It is fair to say that during the last decade, there has been a gradual but uneven increase in the perceived gravity of anthropogenic climate change, among scientists and, with some time lag, the general public. However, save the United Nations’ Intergov...

“The unity of heaven and man” is one the most important thoughts in Chinese philosophy, which embodies simple natural ecological view. From perspective Zodiac, this paper demonstrates relationship between man, nature, zodiac to reflect that China's view closely related culture twelve zodiacs. Human reproduction inseparable from invention phenological calendar zodiac, development agricultural ci...

Visual analysis of human anatomical and segmental variation are valuable tools for analysing and modifying exercise positions for movement efficiency, health, and safety. The most widely known visual technique for determining whether a body segment is long, short, or normal is based on da Vinci’s 1487 Vitruvian Man. In the more than five centuries since, human height has changed. This pilot stu...

Objective Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA virus that causes sexually transmitted infection (STI). Recent reports have suggested that HPV may affect sperm parameters and lead to male infertility. This study is aimed to evaluate the correlation between seminal high-risk HPV infection and impairment of sperm quality in Iranian infertile men. MaterialsAndMethods Materials and Method...