Cyclopentyne
Cyclopentyne, a cyclic hydrocarbon, with the chemical formula C₅H₆. It is a cycloalkyne with five carbon atoms in its ring. It is a highly reactive…
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Photoionization Detector
A photoionization detector (PID) is a type of gas detector. It is a type of gas detector that is widely used in industrial hygiene, environmental…
Photosynthetic Mechanism of Purple Sulfur Bacteria suited to Low-calcium Conditions
Purple sulfur bacteria are a genus of photosynthetic bacteria that are adapted to anaerobic conditions high in sulfide, generally found in habitats such as sulfur…
Scientists are Uncovering the Mysteries of Red and Grey Squirrel Competition
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers discovered significant differences in gut bacteria diversity between grey squirrels and red squirrels, which could hold the key to better…
Identifying the Factors that make Bacteria Deadly
Researchers revealed that a mutation in the cellulose-producing machinery of E. coli bacteria allows them to cause serious sickness in humans; ‘good’ bacteria produce cellulose,…
Machine-tool Dynamometer
A machine-tool dynamometer is a device for measuring cutting forces and torque during machining processes. It is a multi-component dynamometer that is used to measure…
Dynamometer
A dynamometer is a device for measuring force, torque, and power. A dynamometer, or “dyno,” is a device that measures the torque and rotational speed…
Nascent Hydrogen – an outdated concept in organic chemistry
Nascent hydrogen is an antiquated idea in organic chemistry that was originally used to explain dissolving-metal reactions like the Clemmensen reduction and the Bouveault-Blanc reduction.…
Climate Change Fueled the Growth of West Nile Virus in Europe
Researchers explain how climate change contributes to the spatial spread of West Nile virus in Europe, a pathogen that poses a new public health concern…
Cost-effective, Carbon-neutral Biofuels are finally Feasible
When it comes to producing fuel from plants, the first step has always been the most difficult: breaking down plant materials. A new study discovers…
Metallization Pressure
Metallization pressure is the amount of pressure necessary to convert a nonmetallic chemical element into a metal. It mainly refers to the pressure required to…
Induction Regulator
An induction regulator is an alternating current electrical machine, similar to an induction motor, that can generate a continuously changeable output voltage. It is a…
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