Space Solar Power Project completes First in-space Trip with Triumphs and Lessons
A 10-month expedition proved three aspects of the proposal to send solar power from space to Earth. Caltech’s orbit Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) went into…
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Mechanical Resonance – tendency of a mechanical system
Mechanical resonance is the tendency of a mechanical system to respond with greater amplitude when the frequency of its oscillations is closer to the system’s…
Sympathetic Resonance
Sympathetic resonance, also known as sympathetic vibration, is a harmonic phenomenon in which a passive string or vibratory body responds to external vibrations that are…
Cycloalkyne – in organic chemistry
A cycloalkyne is a cyclic counterpart of an alkyne (−C≡C−). A cycloalkyne is a closed ring of carbon atoms with one or more triple bonds.…
Weedy Rice gains Competitive Advantage from its Wild Companions
Weedy rice is an agricultural pest that has a worldwide economic impact. It is an aggressive weed that outcompetes cultivated rice, resulting in output losses…
Both Cheap and Pricey Treatments prevented Migraines
A new study offers insight into what works best to prevent migraine attacks and unexpectedly, cheaper medications performed just as well as more expensive ones.…
Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
A flame ionization detector (FID) is a scientific tool that detects analytes in a gas stream. It is commonly employed as a detector in gas…
Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
An electron capture detector (ECD) is a device that detects atoms and molecules in gas by attaching electrons using electron capture ionization. It is a…
Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE)
Hydrogen embrittlement (HE), also known as hydrogen-assisted or hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC), is a loss in a metal’s ductility caused by absorbed hydrogen. It is a…
Common Headaches caused by Inflammation of the Neck
According to a study presented today at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, researchers have found objective proof of how the neck muscles…
Cold-water Coral confines itself on Mountains in the Deep Ocean
Corals hunting for food in the cold, dark waters of the deep sea are building ever-higher mountains to get closer to their food source. However,…
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) is a diagnostic technique used in electrical power systems to evaluate the condition of insulating materials found in high-voltage equipment such…
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