Buck–boost Converter – a type of DC-to-DC Converter A buck-boost converter is a DC-DC converter circuit that can efficiently increase (boost) or decrease (buck) a DC voltage. It has an output voltage magnitude…
Prevailing Winds – in Meteorology In meteorology, prevailing wind is a surface wind that blows mostly in one direction. These are the dominating winds that blow in a single direction…
The Milky Way’s Hidden Function in Ancient Egyptian Mythology Astrophysicists shed light on the connection between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky deity Nut. The research uses ancient Egyptian writings and simulations to…
Ocean Currents Threaten to Destroy Ice Shelves in Antarctica Meandering ocean currents contribute significantly to the melting of Antarctic ice shelves, posing a considerable risk of sea level rise. A new study published in…
Global Study reveals the Health effects of Airborne Trace Components Researchers studied global particle pollution and discovered health concerns from trace elements. As anyone with seasonal allergies knows, invisible airborne particles may seriously disrupt a…
Needle Valve A needle valve has a small port and a plunger that is threaded and needle-shaped. It is a sort of valve that allows you to…
Hydroforming Hydroforming is a low-cost method of transforming ductile metals such as aluminum, brass, low alloy steel, and stainless steel into lightweight, structurally stiff, and robust…
Human Activities have a significant impact on the Deep Underground Fluid Flow The effects of human activity on Earth’s surface, such as greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, have been extensively investigated. Now, hydrological experts at the University…
A Microbial Plastic Factory for High-quality Green Plastic Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture-resistant, and highly biodegradable even in seawater. The Kobe University…
Power Optimizer – a DC to DC converter technology A power optimizer is a DC-to-DC converter device designed to increase energy harvest from solar photovoltaic or wind turbine systems. It is a component used…
DC-to-DC Converter A DC-to-DC converter is an electrical or electromechanical device that transforms direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. Depending on the design and…
Coal Train Pollution Exacerbates Health Risks and Inequities According to a new study from the University of California, Davis, coal trains are associated with greater incidence of asthma, heart illness, hospitalization, and death…