Science

Neutron Spectroscopy Neutron Spectroscopy measures the atomic and magnetic motions of atoms. Neutron scattering is a powerful tool for the investigation of microscopic properties of…

Ion Trap Technique It is now more than 20 years since the first reviews of ion traps appeared (Dehmelt 1967, 1969). Since that time, the…

Nokia 3310 Relaunch (2017) Originally revealed 17 years ago, Nokia has resurrected the classic mobile phone at MWC 2017, with a handful of modern tweaks.…

Google Assistant is Google’s latest iteration of an assistant. It’s considered an upgrade or an extension of Google Now – designed to be personal –…

QHE: Quantum Hall Effect Quantum Hall Effect is a quantum-mechanical version of the Hall Effect, observed in two-dimensional electron systems subjected to low temperatures and…

Discovery of Insulin Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein…

Electrocardiogram The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that is routinely used to assess the electrical and muscular functions of the heart. While…

Vitamin K Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is most well known for the important role it plays in blood clotting. However, vitamin K…

Citric Acid Cycle The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or the tricarboxylic acid cycle, is at the center of cellular metabolism,…

CAT – Computer Assisted Tomography Computer Assisted Tomography (CAT) scan is a diagnostic test that enables the spinal canal to be imaged and assessed for…

Mechanisms for Autophagy Autophagy is a tightly regulated pathway with an important housekeeping role, allowing cells to eliminate damaged or harmful components through catabolism and…

Malaria – Plasmodium malariae Plasmodium malariae is a parasitic protozoa that causes malaria in humans. It is one of several species of Plasmodium parasites that…