Pinch Valve
A pinch valve is a valve that controls the flow of a fluid (liquid or gas) by pinching a flexible tube or sleeve to restrict…
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Flow Limiter or Flow Restrictor
A flow limiter or flow restrictor is a device that restricts the flow of a fluid, typically a gas or liquid. It is a device…
Finding a New Defender for the Liver – the Function of Resident Macrophages
Researchers at Osaka University discovered that liver resident macrophages play an important role in protecting against gut bacteria and associated chemicals entering the portal vein,…
Toothed Whales’ Echolocation Organs originated from Jaw Muscles
Genetic data suggests that the acoustic fat masses in toothed whales’ heads were formerly jaw muscles and bone marrow. Dolphins and whales utilize sounds to…
Mass Flow Meter
A mass flow meter, also known as an inertial flow meter, is a device that measures the mass flow rate of a fluid as it…
Flow Control Valve
A flow control valve controls the flow or pressure of fluid. It is a mechanical device that controls the flow rate of a fluid, such…
Ignitron – a type of gas-filled tube
An ignitron is a gas-filled tube used as a controlled rectifier that dates from the 1930s. It is a gas-filled tube that is mostly utilized…
Timelapse Photography reveals the Intricacies of Embryonic Cell Division
The origins of life are shrouded in mystery. While the complicated dynamics of mitosis are well understood in somatic cells (specialized cells such as skin…
How did Seaweed become Multicellular?
A thorough investigation of macroalgae genetics has shown the genetic foundations that allowed macroalgae, or “seaweed,” to evolve multicellularity. Researchers in the journal Molecular Plant…
Dynamic Voltage Scaling – In Computer Architecture
Dynamic Voltage Scaling (DVS) is a technology used in current CPUs, particularly in low-power embedded systems, to dynamically modify the operating voltage and frequency of…
Power Conditioner
A power conditioner is a device that improves the electrical power quality for sensitive equipment including audiovisual systems, computers, and other electronic devices. A line…
Luminescent Solar Concentrator (LSC)
Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) are photovoltaic devices that improve the absorption of sunlight in solar cells. It is a device that uses concentrated radiation, specifically…
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