Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
A Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) is a gas chromatography detector that detects and analyzes various components of a gas sample. It is also known as…
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Hydrogen Analyzer
A hydrogen analyzer is a device that detects the concentration of hydrogen gas in a given sample. It is a gadget that measures hydrogen concentrations…
Climate Change could cause Bowhead Whales to Collide with Shipping Traffic
The annual migration of bowhead whales between the Bering and Beaufort Seas is a conservation success story, with current numbers approaching – if not exceeding—pre-commercial…
Women may get a more Severe Cluster Headache
While cluster headaches are more common in men than in women, a recent study reveals that the illness may be more severe in women. The…
Wetlands, Parks, and Botanical Gardens are among the finest ways to Cool Cities during Heatwaves
Botanical gardens are not just beautiful – they can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves, according to the most comprehensive review of its…
Are Cluster Headache Sufferers more Prone to have other Medical Conditions?
Cluster headache sufferers may be more than three times more likely to have other medical conditions such as heart disease, mental disorders, and other neurologic…
Auditory Illusions
Auditory illusions are perceptual phenomena in which sounds are perceived differently than they are due to features of the auditory system. These are erroneous perceptions…
Increases in Rainfall are hidden by Air Pollution
In a new study, researchers examined how human-caused greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions affect rainfall in the United States. Greenhouse gas emissions enhance rainfall, whereas…
Hearing Soothing Words in your Sleep Decreases your Heart Rate
Researchers studied whether the body genuinely disconnects from the outside world during sleep. To do so, they studied how our heartbeats vary when we hear…
Pertussis Toxin (PT)
Pertussis toxin (PT) is a protein-based exotoxin produced by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which causes whooping cough or pertussis. PT plays a role in respiratory…
Cholera Toxin
Cholera toxin is a protein complex produced by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness. The toxin consists of several subunits,…
Barriers Preventing Antarctic Ice Melt are Eroding at the Double
Undersea ice anchors that help keep Antarctica’s land ice from slipping into the ocean are disappearing at a rate more than twice that of 50…
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