Heterogeneous Mixture Definition
While the term “heterogeneous mixture” sounds like it could be a complicated concept, in reality, it is actually quite simple. A mixture is made up…
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Monthly Archive: September 2018
Aventurine Stone: A Sparking Green Quartz
The Aventurine stone is a sparkling green quartz. This quartz gets its name for a glistening or shimmering effect this mineral has and that is…
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Formal Region: Definition And Types
Regions are categories, and like all categories, they exist to help us group things together and make sense of the world around us. A formal…
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How Combining Structurally Different RAF Inhibitors Can Open New Strides In Targeted Melanoma Therapy
Malignant melanoma is a skin cancer primarily caused by overexposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning beds. Unfortunately, the number of skin cancers…
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Using Sensors In Water Distribution Networks
The safety of civilians is a fundamental responsibility of any government around the globe. Ever since terrorist attacks took thousands of innocent lives on September…
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Potential Bottlenecks Of Materials In Future Green Technologies
Every year, the global consumption of raw materials increases. In the 19th century, only a few elements were extracted and used. Today the whole periodic…
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The COACH Program: Closing The “Evidence-Practice Gap” In The Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease
Reducing coronary risk factors and taking recommended medications is crucial to retard the disease process in cardiovascular disease (CVD) in order to prolong life. There…
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Novel Organic Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Be Charged As Fast As Supercapacitors
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most popular power supply for portable electronic devices (such as mobile phones and computers) and electric vehicles. However, most of…
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Solar Energy As A Potential Solution To Global Warming And Food-Water-Energy Security
Climate change is a severe threat to life on the planet. Energy and related fields are the major contributors to global warming and climate change,…
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Computer Simulations Show Nuclear “Pasta” May Be 10 Billion Times Tougher Than Steel
What is the toughest material in the universe? Most people would probably guess something like diamonds, titanium alloys, or carbon-treated steel. A reader up to…
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Development Of A Functional Molecule With Fluorescent Properties For High Cholesterol Analogy
Many people are concerned about cholesterol because of high cholesterol levels in their blood. However, cholesterol is crucial for our life and participates in many…
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