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Nascent Hydrogen – an outdated concept in organic chemistry Nascent hydrogen is an antiquated idea in organic chemistry that was originally used to explain dissolving-metal reactions like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…
Induction Coil An induction coil (sometimes known as a “spark coil”) is a type of electrical transformer that generates high-voltage pulses from a low-voltage direct current (DC)…
A New Global Benchmark for CIGS Solar Cells Uppsala University now holds the global record for electrical energy generation using CIGS solar cells. The new world record stands at 23.64 percent efficiency. An…
Crop Plant Asexual Propagation becomes more Feasible When female gametes in plants become fertilized, a signal from the sperm initiates cell division, resulting in the creation of new plant seeds. This activation…
Inflatable Building An inflatable building is a structure comprised of two layers of membrane joined together, often using spars of the same material. These structures are often…