Carbon dioxide gas is widely used for fire extinguishment. At elevated pressures, the gas can be liquefied and kept in a pressure vessel at its…
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Temperature is a fundamental property of matter and it is related to the degree of warmth of a material. Temperature is measured by a thermometer,…
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Fertilizers are an essential component of productive agricultural systems, yet the efficiency of fertilizer use is low, with losses to the atmosphere and to waters…
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Scientists have used a genetic test thought to predict academic achievements solely based on genes. They are already talking about a test for dyslexia. Why…
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In order to survive in an environment populated by hostile viruses ready to parasite them, mammalian cells have evolved a sophisticated variety of constitutively expressed…
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At the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris there was agreement — termed COP21 and then COP23 for its subsequently revised target date…
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Maize: it is everywhere, it has flooded our lives. We eat it whole, as a sweetener, starch, alcohol, and we can even turn it into…
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More food is required for a rapidly-growing global population. At the same time, efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change have meant that fossil…
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Low-concentration PV technology is an interesting concept because it can work as a static concentrator without any tracking systems or seasonal adjustments, showing potential benefits…
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The use of artificial neural networks and other types of prediction models of biological inspiration are used in a huge variety of applications, covering very…
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Beef production has underpinned Brazil’s economic ascendance into global commodity markets, accounting for 15.5% of global production in 2013 (1). Brazilian exports are considered highly…
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