HD 98800 – a quadruple star system
HD 98800 is a multiple-star system located about 150 light years from Earth, right in our section of the Milky Way Galaxy. It is also…
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The Global Wildlife Summit made Five Critical Decisions
Partnerships can be on a large scale or involve a few children or a school working in their local community to effect change and promote…
Following Violent Protests, Foxconn Offers to Pay Employees to Leave the Largest iPhone Factory in the World
In an effort to end protests that saw hundreds of people struggle with police forces at the complex in central China, Foxconn has offered to…
Caesium Hydroxide – an Inorganic Compound
Calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, has the chemical formula CsOH. It is a strong base (pKa= 15.76), similar to sodium and potassium hydroxides.…
Bond Types and Uses in Brick Masonry Wall Construction
When bricks are set next to each other or in layers in walls, the mortar fills the spaces between the layers, the grooves, and strengthens…
Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation should be Reevaluated
The erratic heartbeat, fatigue, and other incapacitating symptoms are well known to the millions of people affected by atrial fibrillation. Some people with afib have…
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft has Entered an Orbit around the Moon
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is designed to take humans further than ever before. Orion will serve as the exploration vehicle, transporting the crew to space, providing…
Environmentally Friendly Wheat Cultivation Using New Genetic Variation from Ancient and Strange Varieties
Globally, gene banks play a significant role in the preservation of biological variety. Old and exotic varieties have many useful gene variants that have been…
Germanium enables Faster and more efficient Computer Chips
Our current chip technology is largely silicon-based. A trace amount of germanium is used in very specific components. However, there are several compelling reasons to…
Location, Types, Design, and Applications of Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings
Concrete-reinforced horizontal bands in masonry structures act as earthquake reinforcement. In order to make masonry buildings more resilient to seismic demands, new innovations must be…
Plant Fibers for Environmentally Friendly Devices
Plant-based fibers like flax, jute, sisal, hemp, and kenaf are commonly used in the production of biocomposites. Natural fibers have a high strength-to-weight ratio, are…
Mineral Deficiency in Plants Results in Less Nutrient-Dense Crops when CO2 Levels are High
Since plants utilize carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, higher levels of the gas are expected to result in more productive plants. This idea has been held…
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