AstronomyDelta Cephei – a Binary Star System Delta Cephei (δ Cep, δ Cephei) is a binary star system about 887 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cepheus, the King. It is…
ChemistryMethylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur-containing organic compound found in a wide range of fruits, plants, grains, and animals, including humans. It has the formula (CH3)2SO2…
ChemistryNickel Sulfide – an Inorganic Compound Nickel sulfide is an inorganic compound with the formula NiS. Nickel sulfide minerals such as pentlandite can, in general, be separated from their gangue by…
TechnologyNew Implant Tech can be programmed with Delays measured in Microseconds Implants that require a constant power source but do not require wires are an idea whose time has come. Now, the timing has arrived for…
GeographyPoint Nemo: the most remote place on earth Point Nemo is officially recognized as “the oceanic pole of inaccessibility,” or, to put it another way, the farthest point in the ocean from land.…
AstronomyAlpha Cephei – Brightest Star in the Cepheus Constellation Alpha Cephei, also known as Alderamin, is the brightest star in the Cepheus constellation. It is a second-magnitude star in the constellation of Cepheus near…
TechnologySelf-learning Robots can Adapt easily to Changing Circumstances AMOLF’s Soft Robotic Matter group has demonstrated that a group of small autonomous, self-learning robots can easily adapt to changing circumstances. They linked these simple…
FinanceAccumulated Benefit Obligations (ABO) When existing pay levels are used, an Accumulated Benefit Obligation (ABO) is an approximation of the present value of health benefits or pensions to which…
AstronomyDeneb – a Brightest Star in the Constellation of Cygnus Deneb is the northernmost star in the famous Summer Triangle, a prominent asterism visible at this time of year, made up of three bright stars…
BiologyImmunoassay – a Biochemical Test Immunoassays (IAs) play a critical role in various bioanalytical settings, such as clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, security, and food testing. An immunoassay is…
AstronomyStellar Black Hole – a Type of Black Hole formed by Gravitational Collapse of a Star A black hole is a region in space where the pulling force of gravity is so strong that light is not able to escape. A…
ChemistryNickel Silicide – an Intermetallic Compound of Nickel and Silicon Nickel silicides include several intermetallic compounds of nickel and silicon. It is an attractive alternative to the currently used silicides for the coming generations of…