It's something we don't want to think about - the millions of mold spores growing in our carpets, our wallpaper, our plants, our food, and even in the air.
For those curious about the microscopic organisms that lurk in our homes, here is a closer look.
These colorful diagrams look like artwork. In fact, they are real-life scans of many of the little organisms living around us.
The series of colored scanning electron micrographs (SEM) take a closer look at many different types such as Aspergillus flavus, which is found indoors on water damaged carpets and building materials. Read More...
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1Donna Karan GoldMedia Platforms Design TeamThe designer, going strong after close to 40 years in the business, continues to reach impressive new heights. Dress, $12,000, Donna Karan Collection. 866-240-4700.
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2Donna Karan GoldMedia Platforms Design TeamAdorned in gold sculptural pieces designed with her longtime collaborator Robert Lee Morris, who also designed the bottle for her new fragrance. Read More...
The ideas and actions used to deal with stressful events, both internal and external, are referred to as coping mechanisms. Defense mechanisms refers to adaptive subconscious or unconscious reactions that both work to decrease or endure stress; this word is specifically used to describe the mobilization of conscious and voluntary acts. When people encounter a stressor, they respond to it in different ways that are referred to as coping styles. Coping styles are a collection of generally constant characteristics that influence an individual’s behavior when faced with stress. Read More...