Nitric oxide system shows promise in healing diabetic foot ulcers
A new wound care system using nitric oxide has been shown to heal diabetic foot ulcers faster and more effectively than standard care in UK treatment centres.
The principal investigator of the study Professor Michael Edmonds (King College Hospital, London) said, “Diabetic foot ulcers are notoriously hard to heal, and are the leading cause of diabetes-related amputations in the UK. Our findings provide an essential step forward in developing solutions for the effective management of these chronic wounds.”
The role of nitric oxide in ulcer healing involves three recognised elements:
- Vascular – nitric oxide influences the widening of blood vessels (vasodilatation) and stimulates the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis)
- Inflammatory – nitric oxide influences the body’s immune response
- Antimicrobial – nitric oxide demonstrates potent, broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
The new system EDX110 (Edixomed) provides a protective and cushioning layer that absorbs fluid while providing a moist environment and generating nitric oxide. EDX110 core technology provides sustained-release nitric oxide that can be delivered as a dressing, liquid, gel or inhaled spray, which has potential application in a variety of conditions and public health challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance.
Results from the pivotal clinical study, conducted in major UK treatment centres on 148 diabetic foot ulcers, showed that in 12 weeks, EDX110 reduced ulcer size by almost double the amount standard-of-care achieved (89% vs 47%). The new treatment also increased the number of completely healed ulcers by more than 50% (49% vs 30%), nearly doubled the complete healing of infected ulcers (45% vs 23%) and significantly reduced hospitalisations and serious adverse events related to the ulcer, compared with standard-of-care at 12 weeks. EDX110 is not yet an approved product.
The discovery that nitric oxide gas could play such an important role in the human body led to three scientists being awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine in 1998. The pioneering work demonstrated that the normal function of nitric oxide is to control blood flow in the small vessels in the skin and prevent the skin from being infected with dangerous organisms. Nitric oxide is also generated whenever the skin is injured or damaged and plays a crucial part in the normal skin healing process. However, in certain conditions, such as diabetes, the normal production of nitric oxide can be put at risk. The result is a chronic, poorly healing wound that is prone to infection. Replenishing the missing nitric oxide in such a way as to mimic the skin’s natural production has been a huge challenge to researchers.
Edmonds M et al. Multicenter, randomized controlled, observer‐blinded study of a nitric oxide generating treatment in foot ulcers of patients with diabetes – ProNOx1 study. Wound Repair and Regeneration 2018. doi:10.1111/wrr.12630.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29617058
Edixomed website and ProNox1 study https://www.edixomed.com/pronox1-study-2/


The European Parliament has approved the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive (2011/65/EC). This Directive limits the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronics products sold in Europe after 08 June 2011. The RoHS Directive states that the targeted materials shall no longer be contained in electronic products above certain limits unless there is an exemption provided in the rule.
Alpha hereby declares that all standard products which will be shipped from 18 Nov. 2016 are RoHS compliant based on the current Directive 2015/863/EU of 31 March 2015. Alpha will disclose all environmental information related to our products and provide our continuing customer support regarding this issue.
From the following link, you can download the certificate of compliance.
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Alpha will make every effort to monitor the latest list of SVHC candidates from the ECHA and update our database accordingly based on the information available from our materials suppliers/vendors.
From the following link, you can download the Reach SVHC Declaration that confirm the product(s) do(es) not contain the Reach SVHC substances in a concentration above 0.1% by weight.
Proposition 65 is a California law officially known as the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, approved by California voters in 1986. The purpose of Proposition 65 warning is to ensure that people are informed about exposure to such chemicals by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or the other reproductive harm.
ALPHA reviews our suppliers’ certifications, content declarations, and confidentially disclosed chemicals and materials information. Based on foregoing information, ALPHA has determined to the best of its knowledge and belief that certain ALPHA products, HEAT SINK AND RELATED SUB-COMPONENTS, may contain one or more of chemicals on the Prop 65 List.
ALPHA products, HEAT SINK AND RELATED SUB-COMPONENTS, should be used within chassis that normally people do not reach. ALPHA products are not intended to cause user exposure to any contained substances, nor are they intended to be released or discharged during normal product use.
To our knowledge, ALPHA products are within the “no significant risk” range, and not harmful when normally used. As a result, ALPHA has opted to provide a general warning of known chemical presence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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With their divine rich, deep aromas, floral waxes are an indulgent ingredient to add to soaps, lotions, creams, massage bars, solid perfumes, candles and anything else you can think of where aromatic depth & longevity is desired.
A floral wax is a product of the production of absolutes and while their scent is much softer than the absolute, they have wonderfully well rounded aromas that tend to linger. By adding up to 10% to your products will create new aromatic elements and fusions of some of the richest and most exotic scents at a fraction of the cost of the absolute. Not only will these beautiful waxes add scent but they also lend a subtle degree of hardness to the products they are added
The Following Floral Waxes Are Now In Stock At Fresholi...
Jasmine Grandaflorum Wax: A soft, mid-brown wax with a melting point of around 50-60 degrees C. Jasmine is one of the most prized perfumers ingredients, the grandiflorum is often favoured due to its round aroma. It has a rich, deeply sweet, floral aroma with undertones that are rather tea like. It has a great tenacity in blends and blends well with just about everything.
Rose Wax: A medium hard wax with a yellow/green colour. It has a melting point of around 60 degrees C. Like jasmine, rose is an important perfume component and this intensely sweet, rich, floral aroma has distinctive rose characteristics.
Orange Flower Wax: (Neroli) A medium hard, brown wax with a that has a fresh top note with warm, sweet floral undertones. A delicate yet rich aroma that would add depth to fragrance blends.
I found a really simple way of making use of the exotic aromas of floral (or fruit peel) waxes, at a fraction of the cost if you were to use the absolute. This makes a great stand alone after bath/shower oil or for really dry skin (gorgeous aroma)
44% Apricot kernel oil
6% Floral wax of choice (I used rose)
- Add the jojoba and the apricot oil to a dark glass bottle (I used an amber glass bottle)
- Place in a saucepan of boiling hot water (I turned the heat on low)
- When the oils are nice and hot, add in the floral wax and put the lid on the bottle
- Place back in the hot water for a minute then take out the bottle and shake
- Continue to do this heat/shake until all of the wax has completely melted
- Then it is good to go!
You could change the ratio of the floral wax to a much higher % and you can use different oils if you like then use this fragrant oil to add to creams after they have been emulsified and cooled (just make sure that whatever % you intend to add in at the end - usually a max of 10% - you deduct this from your oil phase. Also, if you are adding in essential oils, please ensure you account for the essentail oils present in the wax (that is roughly just less than half the total weight of the wax).
Floral Waxes now available from www.fresholi.com


About the Reactor
The Reed Research Reactor was established in 1968 and is the only reactor operated primarily by undergraduates. At any given time, there are approximately 40 students licensed to operate the Reed reactor. In addition to operating the reactor, many students serve as senior staff and in supervisory positions.
Much of the work performed at the Reed reactor is in collaboration with external research groups. We are certified by the State of Oregon to perform radiation meter calibrations.
See our reactor FAQ for more information.
Uses and Facilities
- Reactor Uses
- Reactor Irradiation Facilities
- Neutron Activation Analysis
The Reed College Reactor Facility has been used for research and educational projects in the Portland area since its establishment in 1968. These programs have been an important part of the educational picture of the region.
The Reed College Reactor is a TRIGA Mark I reactor at the bottom of a 25-foot-deep tank. It uses zirconium hydride/uranium hydride fuel elements in a circular grid array. The uranium fuel is enriched to 20 percent uranium-235. The reactor is surrounded by a graphite ring which minimizes neutron leakage by reflecting neutrons back into the core.
The reactor can operate at any power up to the license ceiling of 250 kW. This makes it possible to provide a defined neutron flux as required for some experiments. The power level is usually maintained for periods ranging from a few minutes up to eight hours. Continued or repeated operation over several days is possible for longer irradiations.
The Reed Reactor Facility is primarily used for instruction, research, and analysis, especially trace-element analysis. Since the initial startup, the reactor, in addition to providing student research opportunities, has worked to educate the surrounding community on the principles of nuclear engineering and energy.
The reactor and associated facilities are used to some extent in chemistry and physics courses, but they are mostly used for research projects. The reactor is operated almost entirely by undergraduate students who are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This allows them to conduct their own research and to be hired by the facility to conduct irradiations for educational organizations, private research organizations, and for industrial applications. A one year non-credit seminar is open to all interested students to prepare them for the licensing examination. Students and faculty from other institutions are also welcome to attend the seminar.
The facility provides tours and labs for middle school, high school and college classes as well as other special groups in the Portland area. The facility is also available to advanced classes and other special programs such as the Talented And Gifted (TAG) student program of the Portland Public Schools and the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program which provides special experiences for minorities and disadvantaged middle and high school students.
Research at the Reed Reactor has centered around quantitative neutron activation analysis for trace-element concentrations using a multi-channel analyzer and an intrinsic germanium gamma-ray spectrometer. A major research area for students using the reactor is the determination of trace-element concentrations in biological and environmental samples. More examples are included in the section on neutron activation analysis.
The reactor facility is available as a neutron source for industrial applications. The most frequent use in the past has been for quality control and purity testing in manufacturing and electronics industries, and for environmental monitoring of industrial effluents.
PNEUMATIC TRANSFER SYSTEM
The pneumatic transfer system consists of an irradiation chamber in the outer ring of the core. Samples are loaded into a terminus in the radiochemistry lab, and then transferred to the in-core irradiation position using differential air pressure. After a predetermined amount of time, the sample is transferred back to the receiving terminus, where it can be retrieved for analysis. The transfer time from the core to the terminal is about seven seconds, making this method of irradiating samples particularly useful for experiments involving radioisotopes with short half-lives. The flux in the core terminal is approximately 5 x 1012 n/cm2·s when the reactor is at full power.
ROTATING SPECIMEN RACK FACILITY
The rotating specimen rack ("lazy susan") is located in between the reactor core and the graphite reflector which surrounds the core. The rack consists of a circular array of 40 tubular receptacles. Each receptacle can accommodate two TRIGA-type irradiation tubes, so that up to 40 separate samples may be irradiated at any one time. Vials holding 1.5 ml to 8 ml are routinely used in this system. Depending upon its geometry, larger samples could be irradiated by joining two vials. Samples are loaded in the specimen rack prior to the startup of the reactor and removed after shut down. The rack automatically rotates during irradiation to ensure each sample receives the same neutron flux. The average thermal neutron flux in the rotating rack position is approximately 1.7 x 1012 n/cm2·s with a cadmium ratio of 6.0 at full power.
The specimen rack can also be used for shut down irradiation in order to minimize neutron dose. The shutdown gamma flux in the specimen rack is approximately 3 R/min.
The central thimble, which is a water-filled irradiation chamber about 3 cm in diameter, provides the highest available neutron flux, about 1 x 1013 n/cm2·s. However, it holds only one specially positioned irradiation container containing a cavity 7.5 cm in length and 2.5 cm in diameter. The chamber fits into a fuel-element position within the core itself. Use of the chamber as an irradiation facility necessitates special arrangements.
Flux Foil Insertion Holes
Foil-insertion holes, 0.798 cm in diameter, are drilled at various positions through the grid plates. These holes allow inserting special holders containing flux wires into the core to obtain neutron flux maps of the core.
Near core in-pool irradiation facilities can be arranged for larger samples if required by the experimenter. Neutron fluxes will be lower than in the lazy susan and will depend on the sample location.
|Rotary specimen rack||2 x 1012|
|Pneumatic transfer system||5 x 1012|
|Central thimble||1 x 1013|
|In-core||2 x 1013|
|In-pool||<1 x 1012|
NUCLEAR SCIENCE LABORATORY
In addition to the reactor itself, the radiochemistry laboratory is available for experiments involving radioactive materials. Equipment can measure simple and complex half-lives by both periodic counting and multi-scaling, verify the inverse square law, and measure the attenuation of radiation in shielding materials. Equipment for more complex measurements using sodium iodide crystals, intrinsic germanium gamma spectrometry, beta spectrometry, and alpha spectrometry can be performed. Sample preparation facilities are also available.
Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) is a very important tool for trace element detection. NAA yields abundance data for many elements by measuring the characteristic gamma-ray energies of radioactive nuclides. It can be performed as a non-destructive examination. NAA can achieve sensitivity several orders of magnitude greater than other commonly used analytical methods, down to tenths of a part per billion for many elements. The sample may be in any form: solid, liquid, or gas.
The principle of NAA consists of irradiating a sample with neutrons in a nuclear reactor thereby producing specific radionuclides. After the irradiation, the characteristic gamma rays emitted by the radionuclides are quantitatively measured by suitable radiation detectors yielding a gamma-ray spectrum. The number of detected gamma rays of a particular energy is directly proportional to the disintegration rate of the specific radionuclide, which in turn is directly proportional to the amount of its parent isotope in the sample. Data reduction of gamma-ray spectra by means of a computer yields the concentrations of the parent elements in the samples. Accuracies for quantitative measurements of trace and rare elements are generally in the range of ±1 to 10 percent depending on the concentration of the particular trace element and the background from other radioactivities induced in the sample.
NAA has been used at the Reed Reactor Facility in the fields of geology (rock sample analysis), anthropology (tracing trade routes by elemental fingerprinting of sources), medicine (detection of selenium concentrations in the internal organs of rats), archeology (age dating), chemistry (identification of contaminants), biology (trace element analysis), forensics (matching powder to guns), computers (silicon wafer analysis), and environmental science (testing for elements in factory air filters).


“Carbon dioxide molecules are sensitive traces of the story of planet formation,” Mike Line, an associate professor in Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration, said in the press release. Line is a member of the JWST Transiting Exoplanet Community Early Release Science team, which conducted the study.
The team did the carbon dioxide observation using the telescope’s Near-Infrared Spectrograph — one of Webb’s four scientific instruments — to observe WASP-39b’s atmosphere. Their research is part of the Early Release Science Program, an initiative designed to provide data from the telescope to the exoplanet research community as quickly as possible, guiding further scientific research and discovery.
The latter finding has been accepted for publication in the journal Nature.
“By measuring this carbon dioxide feature, we can determine how much solid versus how much gaseous material was used to form this gas giant planet,” Line added. “Over the next decade, JWST will take this measurement for a variety of planets, providing insight into the details of how planets form and the uniqueness of our own solar system.”
A new era in exoplanet research
In the captured spectrum of the planet’s atmosphere, the researchers saw a small mound between 4.1 and 4.6 microns — a “clear signal of carbon dioxide,” said team leader Natalie Batalha, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California. in Santa Cruz, in the release. (A micron is a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.)
“Depending on the atmosphere’s composition, thickness and cloudiness, it absorbs some colors of light more than others — making the planet appear larger,” said team member Munazza Alam, a postdoctoral researcher in the Earth & Planets Laboratory at the Carnegie Institution for Science. “We can analyze these tiny differences in the size of the planet to reveal the chemical composition of the atmosphere.”
Accessing this part of the light spectrum — which the Webb telescope makes possible — is crucial for measuring the abundance of gases such as methane and water, as well as carbon dioxide, which are believed to exist in many exoplanets, according to NASA. Because individual gases absorb different combinations of colors, researchers can “examine small differences in the brightness of transmitted light across a spectrum of wavelengths to determine exactly what makes up an atmosphere,” according to NASA.
Previously, NASA’s Hubble and Spitzer telescopes detected water vapor, sodium and potassium in the planet’s atmosphere. “Previous observations of this planet with Hubble and Spitzer had given us tantalizing hints that carbon dioxide might be present,” Batalha said. “The data from JWST showed an unequivocal carbon dioxide signature that was so prominent it almost screamed at us.”
“As soon as the data showed up on my screen, the massive carbon dioxide feature grabbed me,” team member Zafar Rustamkulov, a graduate student in the Morton K. Blaustein Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, said in a news release. “It was a special moment, crossing an important threshold in exoplanet science,” he added.
The mass of WASP-39b, discovered in 2011, is roughly equal to Saturn’s and about a quarter that of Jupiter, while its diameter is 1.3 times that of Jupiter. Because the exoplanet orbits very close to its star, it completes one circuit in just over four Earth days.


Plastic materials are ideal for some automotive parts like those found in vehicle interiors and car exteriors. They are smooth, user-friendly, and can be made to be sleek and stylish. In terms of functionality, the incorporation of plastic parts reduces the weight of automobiles because they are lighter than metal. It is also possible to bond them with other materials where firmer structures are required.
At FOW Mould, we use premium durable types of plastic to injection mold automotive parts. They include ABS, polypropylene, polyurethane, nylon, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, and polyethylene. Polypropylene car parts include cable insulations and polypropylene car bumpers while polyurethane is used to make suspension bushings and seat support. Our ABS plastic automotive parts are also popular in the industry.


Sigmax® Fibers - Sigma Beauty's exclusive thermoplastic engineering polymer developed to evenly apply cream and powder products onto the skin for a high definition effect. Features premium filaments engineered for outstanding softness, heat and chemical resistance, mechanical strength and high durability. Sigmax® fibers are antibacterial and hypoallergenic.
SigmaTech® Fibers - Sigma Beauty's exclusive selection of high performance synthetic fibers engineered to outperform traditional animal hair. Features technologically advanced filaments with specialized tips developed to hold and deliver cream and powder products without any absorption into the bristles. Built to last, SigmaTech® fibers are antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and will maintain their original shape and color even after multiple washes.


If you’ve noticed your AC is not working sufficiently, maybe even blowing hot air, it might be time to recharge your system. Momentum AC Services Inc. is specialist in air conditioning maintenance, and we can help you with your AC repair needs. To begin with, AC leak testing should always be done by professionals, for while you can purchase AC UV dye for testing your own system at Walmart or repair stores, remember that an AC refrigerant leak involves Freon, which is a toxic substance if ingested, and should be carefully handled, especially around children or pets. If you are using AC leak dye to attempt AC leak testing on your own, remember to carefully follow the instructions for the use and disposal of materials.
Using AC dye for leak testing
Momentum AC Services Inc. professionals have been conducting AC leak testing for years, and we know how it is properly done. If you suspect that you have an AC refrigerant leak in your unit, there are several steps we will take to determine where the leak is in the system. The AC leak dye works by entering the system to break down the Freon refrigerant. This dye is reflective to UV light, and thus when a black light is shined into the system, the UV dye for AC illuminates the areas where leaks are occurring. Once the leak is identified, it can be repaired using a sealant.
How long the dye stays in the system
Naturally, there might be concerns about the safety of AC UV dye in a system that circulates air you will be breathing. Please note that UV dye for AC can actually remain in the system indefinitely without concern towards damage of the components or health safety to the building occupants. Most leak detection dyes have a shelf life of around five years. If you have concerns about this aspect of leak detection, please discuss them with the ac technician. We are happy to answer your questions.
Recharging the Freon
Once your unit has been repaired of all leaks, likely it will be necessary to recharge the unit with the Freon refrigerant, bringing it up to pre-leak levels. The AC leak dye used by the technician might also end up dissolving what refrigerant is left in the system, requiring topping off. One can purchase refrigerant with Freon dye mixed in to allow for monitoring the system for further leaks. Freon is typically colorless and odorless, though it might take on a yellow tint with dye as a component.


The ore extracted from our mines is crushed, ground and processed on site to produce a nickel-copper concentrate. Approximately 1.5 million tonnes of ore is treated yearly at the concentrator resulting in approximately 40,000 tonnes of nickel-in-concentrate annually.
The nickel concentrate is trucked 100 km to the Deception Bay seaport facilities, where it is kept in a dome warehouse until shipped to Quebec City via the 27,000-metric tonne capacity ice breaker (MV Arctic). Upon arrival, the concentrate takes a train to Glencore's smelter in Sudbury. After this 950 km journey to Northern Ontario, Raglan Mine's concentrate is melted and cast into matte, which is sent back to Québec City via rail, then shipped to Glencore's refinery in the coastal city of Kristiansand, Norway, where the unwrought mineral is turned into pure metals before being sold around the world.


Recreating in the backcountry requires water. You can carry water with you, but after a certain point, that can become heavy and inconvenient. Traditionally, iodine tablets and water pumps have been the go-to methods for purifying water out in the wild. While these are still around, there are several new products, and updates to the venerable classics, that are light, easy to use, and affordable.
While Iodine is the best known chemical treatment method; it tastes bad. Chlorine dioxide tablets or drops still have a little bit of chemical taste, it’s nowhere near as bad as iodine. It’s also very effective at killing bacteria.
Aquamira drops are a favorite of mine. A package of Aquamira is two bottles of solution; mix 8 drops of each in the mixing cap, wait 5 minutes, add to a liter of water, and wait 15 minutes before drinking. Aquatics are similar; drop a tablet in a 2 liters of untreated water, and wait 30 minutes. Aquatics are effective against giardia, bacteria, and viruses. Both of these methods are inexpensive, light and easy to use. Even if you prefer another method, having one of these in your emergency kit as a backup is a good idea.
Filters are another tried and true method. They filter out particles, and organisms of a certain size, but do nothing to the taste of the water. The Katadyn Hiker and Hiker Pro pump filters are great options for this. The Hiker Pro has a .2 micron filter, which removes bacteria, cysts, and sediment. It produces about a liter of filtered water per minute, and will filter up to 300 gallons of water before the replaceable filter will need to be replaced. The Hiker Pro weighs about 11 oz. It’s not ultralight, but it’s great for camping in larger groups, canoe and kayak camping, and in places where the water has sediment and particles in it.
Ounce counting backpackers and thru-hikers will look for something lighter than the Hiker Pro. The Sawyer Mini is a filter that the fast and light, weight-conscious crowd will want to look into. It weighs 2 oz, and removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, leptospirosis, and E.coli; it removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium. It comes with a soft bag to gather water, just dip in the creek, screw the filter on, and squeeze water through the filter into a clean water bottle. You can also, drink straight through the filter like a straw, but truth be told, you have to suck pretty hard to get water through. Squeezing is a better option. It also comes with a syringe to flush out the filter if it gets clogged with sediment. The Mini is a pretty cool filter, it’s super light, and inexpensive. I like mine. If you cut the handle off your toothbrush, this might be your filter.
Another addition to the light filter category is the Katadyn BeFree filtration bottle. It’s a .6L soft bottle with a filter on the mouthpiece. It filters out 99.9999% of bacteria, and 99.9% of protozoa, and the filter will last for up to 1000 liters. It weighs 2 oz, and packs down to a very small size, perfect for trail runners. It only takes a few seconds to unscrew the top, fill it up, and keep going.
A departure from the usual methods of purification is the Steripen. It uses ultraviolet light to kill over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Just submerge the lamp, stir, and drink. We currently carry two versions of the Steripen, the Adventurer Opti, and the Ultra. The Adventurer Opti runs on two CR123 batteries, which will provide 50 1 liter treatments before needing replacement. The Steripen Ultra has a rechargeable battery. Just plug in with a USB cable and let it charge. The Ultra will treat 50 liters on a full charge. Steripens are great for use in the backcountry where water is generally clean, and no filtering is required. They’re also awesome for international travel. Just pull it out, zap your water, and drink without worry!
All of these products produce safe, drinkable water, so how does one choose? I’ve tried most of these products, and think they’re all pretty good. But depending on the application, I’ll prefer one over the other. On a budget? Try the Aquatabs, Aquamira, or the Sawyer Mini. Going ultralight? Look at the Katadyn BeFree, Aquatabs, Aquamira, or the Sawyer Mini. Family camping trips? The Katadyn Hiker and Hiker Pro are fast, safe, and easy enough for kids to use. Traveling the globe? The Steripen will keep you safe in the canyon or cantina.


The Funmat (Functional Materials) HT by Intamsys is a true multimaterial 3D printer capable of handling standard plastics including PLA and ABS as well as advanced technical polymers including PEEK, PEI and PPSU.
To achieve this the Funmat combines a 450°C hot-end with a patent-pending heated chamber capable of maintaining 90°C, and a 160°C heated bed. The printer comes with two easily changeable extruders: one for high temperature materials and one for low temperature.
There are also two glass beds provided, we recommend using PEI sheets for printing high temperature materials and BuildTak for low temperature materials. The printer has a range of advanced features including filament runout detection and an optional camera.
Technical materials: Print in PEEK, PEI, PPSU, PC and many more technical materials.
Controlled Environment: Fully enclosed heated build chamber and internal filament compartment.
Swappable Extruder: Low temperature and high temperature extruder are easily changed in under 5 minutes and extend the filament capabilities of the printer.
|Printing Technology||Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)|
|Build Platform||Aluminum Plate + Borosilicate Glass|
|Supported File Types||STL, OBJ|
|Supported Filaments||Peek, ULTEM, PLA, ABS, Nylon(PA), Carbon Fiber, TPU, PC|
|Build Plate Temperature||100°C ~150°C/212°F~302°F|
|Operating Ambient Temperature||10°C to 35°C(50°F to 95°F)|
|Nonoperating Temperature||0°C to 32°C (32°F to 90°F)|
|Position Accuracy||X/Y12.5μm Z:1.25μm|
|Build Plate Leveling||Manual|
|Feeder Type||Geared Feeder|
|File Transfer||SD card, USB|
|Output||DC 24V, 25A|
|Supported OS||Windows/Linux/Mac OS|
|System||Open filament system|
|Warranty||12 Month (excl. Extruder )|


E.ION System, a feel good atmosphere
Falmec has developed a unique technology which, through the bipolar controlled ionisation, allows to recreate in the kitchen the air ions that not only eliminate 95% of the unpleasant odours in a natural way, but also restore the optimal ionic balance, with considerable benefits to our physical and psychological well-being.
Thanks to the bipolar controlled ionisation, E.ion® System cooker hoods release ions similar to those present in the atmosphere into your kitchen and effectively neutralize odours, irritants and pollutants such as bacteria, viruses, mites, pollens, spores, dust, noxious fumes or exhaust gases. Ions also have a positive effect on the mind and the body, resulting in improved mood and concentration.
The ions in the atmosphere are produced by natural phenomena such as lightning, waterfalls and sea waves. The E.ion® System technology applies a bipolar electric field to the air flow to achieve the same result. Bipolar controlled ionisation does not involve diffusion of ozone in the domestic environment and can be used to cleanse and sanitise the air. Unpleasant odours are reduced from 70% to 95%, as shown by the tests carried out pursuant to the UNI 13725:2004 standard at the universities of Udine and Milan. The efficiency of the E.ion® System cooker hoods is further enhanced by the Carbon.Zeo combined filter.


Ketogenic diets limit products which contain many of the toxins in food discussed below. In particular, wheat, nightshade vegetables and beans contain toxic lectins, compounds which are also insulin mimics in the body. Insulin resistance is at the heart of many of the issues that ketogenic diets fix. It makes me wonder if some of the benefits of a ketogenic diet are rooted in the removal of lectins and other toxic foods from a person's diet. It also makes me wonder about people who don't do as well as some on a ketogenic diet. Are they still reacting to toxins in foods they haven't yet discovered and avoided?
On this page, I discuss natural, plant-made chemical toxins. Some of these can be neutralized through proper food preparation techniques (soaking, fermenting or cooking the food), but others are poisonous in any form. Here’s a list of some natural food toxins.
Aflatoxins are produced by the Aspergillus flavus fungus. This fungus can contaminate foods such as grain, nuts and legumes such as peanuts. Aflatoxin-producing members of Aspergillus are common and widespread in nature. They can contaminate grain before harvest or during storage. Aspergillus lives in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and rancid grains and nuts. Crops which are frequently infected include:
The toxin can also be found in the milk of animals which are fed contaminated feed. Virtually all sources of commercial peanut butter contain minute quantities of aflatoxin, but it is usually far below the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommended safe level for toxins in food.
These toxins are carcinogenic and can affect the immune system and cause epigenetic alterations.
Ergot is a toxin produced when the Claviceps purpurea mold infects rye and other grains. In medieval times, outbreaks of the disease “ergotism” were common and known as St. Anthony’s fire. The name was in reference the severe burning sensations in the limbs caused by vasoconstriction of blood vessels in response to the toxins in foods affected. The vasoconstriction sometimes resulted in gangrene and loss of limbs due to severely restricted blood circulation. The neurological symptoms of an ergot infection included hallucinations and irrational behavior, convulsions, and death. More recent research has shown that ergot and other mycotoxins can affect the gut biome negatively.
Goitrogens are a class of toxins in food which suppress the function of the thyroid gland by interfering with iodine uptake. Long term exposure can cause an enlargement of the thyroid (goiter). Foods containing these substances include soybeans (and soybean products such as tofu), pine nuts, peanuts, millet, strawberries, pears, peaches, spinach, bamboo shoots, radishes, horseradish, and vegetables in the genus Brassica (bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabagas, and turnips.)
Lectins are protein compounds which are found in small amounts in many foods. These protein toxins in food cause red blood cells to clot (hemagglutination) and in fact, they are used to type blood, as there are specific carbohydrates to which various lectins bind. (I assume this is the premise which supports the "blood type" diet).
Humans cannot break down these proteins in the stomach and they are also able to bind to various carbohydrates on the cells of our gut walls. This binding changes and damages gut cells, and causes the gut wall to "leak" these proteins into circulation which then predisposes us to autoimmune reactions. In addition, these proteins can cause cellular overgrowth (mitogenesis) and inflammatory autoimmune system reactions.
Consuming lectin-containing foods (especially if they are raw or undercooked) can be lethal. Cooking neutralizes some lectins to some extent, but this depends on altitude. People living at high altitudes, where water boils well below 212 degrees should cook lectin containing foods in pressure cookers to avoid lectin poisoning. But in particular, wheat gluten and some bean lectins are not destroyed by cooking of any kind.
Lectin are found in:
Note that the lethal toxin ricin is made from castor beans, which contain large quantities of a particularly deadly lectin. Raw black beans contain enough lectins to kill rats in one week.
More importantly, lectins are insulin mimics. This paper discusses the ability of wheat lectins to bind to insulin receptors on your cells, enabling the transport of glucose into the cell, much like insulin does. The import of this is that even vegetables and nuts, which are staples in a low carb diet, can stall weight loss if they contain active lectins which mimic insulin. This article discusses the health effects of wheat lectin consumption in more detail.
Dr. Steven Gundry has written an easy-to-read book called the Plant Paradox which has more information on lectins. There is a companion cookbook on this subject as well.
Another good but more technical resource is Pusztai's Plant Lectins textbook.
Opioid peptides are proteins which effect the brain and mood. In my opinion, food intolerances are rooted in the gut damage caused by wheat gluten. The damage to the gut then allows for reactions to dairy products and other food proteins that can get through a damaged gut wall.
Food-based opioids peptides are a problem if they get through the gut lining. They can alter how a person deals with pain, how one breathes (i.e., asthma), gut performance and mood. Common opioid proteins include casomorphin (A-1 beta-casein in cow milk) and various compounds in wheat. Surprisingly, spinach contains an opioid called rubiscolin, which researchers have found improves learning performance in mice. Go figure.
An additional note on the health differences in dairy products from cows with either the A1 and A2 genetic variant: It has been shown in research that the A1 beta-casein in milk from A1 variant cows is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and type 1 diabetes. Something to remember when weighing whether the toxins in food (milk) are good or bad.
Phytates and phytic acid are compounds found in many foods, but especially soybeans, whole wheat and rye. In the human gut, phytic acid acts as an anti-nutrient. Phytic acid reduces the absorption of valuable minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc by binding the minerals into an insoluble salt.
Relatively high concentrations of phytic acid occur in the following foods: whole grain cereal foods (wheat, rye, rice, oats), nuts and seeds, soybeans, other types of beans, potatoes, artichokes, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, figs, green beans and strawberries. Soaking or sprouting the grain will neutralize much of the phytic acid, except in soybeans, which must be cooked for more than 10 hours at very high temperatures to remove the anti-nutrients.
Psoralens are toxins in food products such as celery, parsley and parsnips. These compounds sensitize the skin to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, and as such are said to be photocarcinogenic. They are not destroyed by normal cooking procedures (boiling or microwave); thus humans are exposed to appreciable levels of psoralens through the consumption of celery, parsnips and other psoralen-containing foodstuffs. Psoralens are used to treat pigment disorders of the skin and other skin diseases such as psoriasis and nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Salicylate or salicylic acid is a chemical that plants manufacture as a method of defense. These substances help plants fight organisms that would cause it to sicken and rot. In people who are sensitive to salicylates, ingesting foods high in these toxins can cause respiratory issues such as asthma and sinusitis. They can also irritate the lining of the nose, and cause skin and gut irritation. Irritable bowel syndrome is strongly linked to high salicylate consumption. Some people get migraines, heart palpitations, and there is evidence to suggest salicylates contribute to hyperactivity in children. Foods high in salicylates include berries, mushrooms, olives, coconut, tomatoes, almonds, curry powder, tea, peppers and zucchini. There's a nice resource here on these toxins in food with comprehensive food lists. And another good resource here.
Solanines are toxic alkaloids found in high concentrations in the green patches on and just under potato skins and eyes. They are also found in tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. (Note these foods are also high in lectins.)
Solanine has both fungicidal and pesticidal properties, and it is one of the plant's natural defenses. The human body converts solanines into a poison called solanidine. Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, heart arrhythmia, headache and dizziness. Hallucinations, loss of sensation, paralysis, fever, jaundice, dilated pupils and hypothermia have been reported in more severe cases. Experts say that a hundred grams of raw potatoes contain between 2 and 13 milligrams of solanine.
Experts believe that doses of 200 milligrams of solanine eaten at one sitting may cause problems. Symptoms can be gastrointestinal (abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting) or neurological (apathy, drowsiness, mental confusion, shortness of breath, weak and rapid pulse).
You can avoid solanine and another similar toxin called chaconine by avoiding green potatoes. Exposure to light or stress (or even aging) causes a potato to synthesize a green pigment called chlorophyll. Light, stress, and aging also cause the potato to produce chaconine and solanine. The appearance of chlorophyll is a warning that something is wrong with the potato. You should also avoid eating potato peels. About 30% to 80% of the toxins in food potatoes are in the peels. Fortunately, these compounds are not well absorbed by the gastrointestinal system and are soon eliminated in the feces.
Trypsin inhibitors include toxins in food that reduce the availability of trypsin, an enzyme essential to protein digestion and metabolism for humans and animals. They are found in abundance in soybeans, and in lesser amounts in raw egg whites and lima beans.
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Waste management is an important issue faced by many countries and cities around the world. As populations grow and consumption increases, the amount of waste generated also rises significantly. Traditional waste treatment and disposal methods can cause environmental pollution and waste of resources. Therefore, researchers and companies are working on developing innovative technologies that offer more sustainable solutions. Some of the most promising new waste treatment and disposal technologies include:
Plasma gasification- Plasma gasification is an emerging thermal waste treatment technology that uses plasma torch powered by electricity to gasify solid waste at extremely high temperatures reaching over 2000°C. At such high temperatures, molecular bonds in waste break down and syngas is produced. This syngas can then be used to generate electricity. Plasma gasification efficiently converts over 95% of waste into syngas with minimal emissions and residues. It is a versatile technology that can handle almost any type of municipal solid waste or hazardous waste. Several companies are building and testing large-scale plasma gasification plants.
Biofuel from waste- Another technology aimed at resource recovery from waste is the production of biofuels like renewable natural gas or renewable diesel. Anaerobic digestion and thermal conversion processes are used to break down organic waste into biogas which can then be upgraded into transportation fuels. Companies like Agilyx, Fulcrum BioEnergy, and SC Johnson are pioneering technologies to convert post-recycled municipal solid waste, food waste, agricultural waste etc into drop-in biofuels. Integrating existing waste management infrastructure with biofuel production facilities allows generating renewable energy from waste.
Conversion to hydrogen- Waste-to-hydrogen is an emerging approach focused on producing hydrogen gas through the gasification of municipal solid waste or sewage sludge. The syngas obtained can be further processed to produce hydrogen through techniques like steam methane reforming. Hydrogen produced can be used as a zero-emission fuel in transportation and industrial sectors. Companies like EnviTec Biogas are developing large systems to generate hydrogen alongside electricity through thermal conversion of organic waste streams.
Advanced recycling for plastics- Due to the difficulty and costs involved in traditional mechanical recycling of plastic waste, less than 10% of plastic waste globally gets recycled. New chemical recycling technologies aim to improve this. Companies like Eastman, Vadxx, Synata Bio, and Agilyx are developing advanced recycling processes using techniques like depolymerization, methanolysis and hydrolysis to break plastics down to their basic molecular building blocks which can then be used to produce virgin quality plastic resins and polymers. By allowing recycled content to directly substitute fossil feedstocks in new plastic production, advanced recycling could significantly boost plastic recycling rates.
Digital waste management- Leveraging technologies like IoT sensors, RFID tags, computer vision etc allows implementation of smart waste management solutions. Connected waste bins can detect fill levels and optimize collection routes to improve efficiency. Landfill gas and leachate levels can be digitally monitored. Advanced analytics helps identify waste generation patterns, forecast demand and optimally route trucks. Some cities are piloting digital platforms that allow citizens to book and track waste collection services while generating insights to guide future infrastructure needs. As waste infrastructure shifts towards automation and remote monitoring, digital connectivity opens new frontiers.
Biological technologies- Researchers are also exploring biological and microbiological solutions for sustainable waste management. Methods are being studied to use waste-eating microorganisms like bacteria and fungi to aid in composting and accelerate the natural decomposition of organic materials. Biotechnologies also offer pathways for converting agricultural, forestry and food waste into higher-value bioproducts like bioplastics, solvents, animal feed ingredients, using techniques like fermentation. Advances in synthetic biology and microbial engineering fuels the development of such biological conversion processes.
While these technologies are still under research and development or pilot-stage adoption, they represent promising new directions that can augment today’s waste management infrastructure and allow maximum resource recovery from waste. By diverting organic materials to production of renewable fuels and chemicals, and employing chemical and biological techniques for advanced recycling of plastics, cities of future may significantly reduce the burden on landfills whilst minimizing environmental impact of waste. Integrating digital connectivity can enable optimized operations and planning. Emerging technologies thus provide a pathway for transition towards more sustainable and circular models of waste management.


What are the situations when you need flame resistant clothing? Well, there are several work conditions where they are useful.
Normal fabrics are flammable and hence, not suitable in these work conditions. From the point of ignition, they burn away with an increasing rate of flame spread. More importantly, they will keep on burning even if the source of ignition is removed. Either you have to extinguish the fire, or it will stop burning when all inflammable material is consumed.
Popularly called FR clothing, it is a category of garments and fabrics that prevent the spread of fire away from the immediate area of burning.
The clothing resists ignition and get extinguished as soon as the source of fire is removed.
Remember, flame-resistant clothing is not fireproof clothing. Hence, do not expect protection from burn injuries in the immediate periphery of ignition by wearing flame-resistant clothes.
Then what do they do?
Flame-resistant clothing is made from nonflammable stuff that has a chemical structure that resists the flames naturally. It may catch fire, but the rate of burning is slow. Most of the time, it extinguishes automatically. The most important function is to prevent the spread of fire.
When clothing is made from chemically treated material that has self-extinguishing properties, then it is called flame-retardant clothing.
These fabrics undergo chemical treatment to get some of the properties of flame-resistant fabric. It burns slow and extinguishes automatically. Any type of fabric can be made flame-retardant.
Fire resistant clothing offers high protection against fire. These clothes do not catch fire under normal oxygen levels.
It is made by blending oxidized fibers that carbonizes and expands when burn. It expands and eliminates oxygen content within the fabric.
Fire resistant clothing offers higher TPP index or Therma Protective Performance Index.
TPP is a measure to assess the thermal performance of fabric when it is exposed to radiant or convective heat. It is the number of seconds required to suffer second-degree burns from exposure to a source of thermal energy.
These two terms are frequently discussed when people talk about flame resistant coveralls. What does it mean?
Primary protection means that the clothing is designed to wear during activities where the wearer is exposed constantly to flames, molten substances, and radiant heat. An example is a firefighter who is always exposed to extreme conditions and needs maximum protection.
Secondary protection means the wearer is not exposed to the hazard constantly, but intermittently.
Atlas Infiniti is the one and only place where you get ae wide range of heat resistant clothing, flame- and fire-resistant uniforms, and fireproof clothes. Each item is made from industry-standard material and it is quality tested.
In every country, authorities lay down rules and regulations to keep the workforce safe while working in hazardous conditions. Virtually, every work condition is different. However, the safety parameters need to be formulated in the framework defined by the regulating bodies.
You have to contact the concerned officials to find out the specific information. It required more research into the work environment and industry.
Since you are the owner of the company, it is your sole responsibility to provide safety gear. Remember, there is always a temptation to avoid the use of safety gears up to a certain extent.
It is both from the employer’s as well as the employee’s side. For example, a chemical plant does not keep reserves to buy fireproof jackets because there has not been a single incident of fire hazard in the past three decades.
Similarly, there could be a situation where people working near a furnace do not wear heat resistant clothing because they find it ‘too clumsy and uncomfortable”.
However, it is not at all a healthy situation. Accidents can happen anytime, without any warning. Hence, preventive measures are mandatory.
The rules may seem taxing or unreasonable, but they are there for some good intentions. The correct approach is to follow the rules and stay safe.


Also known as antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin is a potent endogenous hormone which is responsible for regulating plasma osmolality and volume. It acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain to control circadian rhythm, thermoregulation, and adrenocorticotrophic hormone release (ACTH).
Sharman, A., & Low, J. (2008). Vasopressin and its role in critical care. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain, 8(4), 134-137.


NASA has announced it has awarded contracts to Air Products and Chemicals Inc. of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Linde Inc. of Danbury, Connecticut, to supply up to approximately 15 million pounds of liquid hydrogen for use at facilities across the agency.
The indefinite delivery requirements contracts include multiple firm-fixed price delivery orders with maximum values of approximately $57.3 million for Air Products and Chemicals and approximately $29.1 million for Linde. Each contract begins Dec. 1 and consists of a two-year base period followed by an option period that, if exercised, would extend the contract to Nov. 30, 2025.
Under these contracts, Air Products and Chemicals will supply up to about 13.1 million pounds of liquid hydrogen to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, while Linde will deliver up to approximately 1.89 million pounds of the commodity to the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, as well as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) in Florida.
NASA uses liquid hydrogen, combined with liquid oxygen, as fuel in cryogenic rocket engines, and the commodity’s unique properties support the development of aeronautics.


Background and Objectives of the Research
NASDA has recently established the Space Utilization Research Program (SURP) for performing team research in collaboration with researchers outside NASDA. The role of SURP in microgravity science is to perform systematic research for demonstrating the potential of microgravity utilization by producing benchmark results and to promote microgravity utilization in future. Growth of high quality semiconductor crystals is one of several research themes that were selected for this purpose.
Control of solute transport rate at the growth interface is the most important issue to grow compositionally homogeneous crystals. We aim at inventing a new growth method to control solute concentration and concentration gradient at the growth interface for growing homogeneous mixed crystals. The benefit of microgravity in crystal growth is improvement of controllability of solute transport by the suppression of thermal and solutal convections in fluids. Study on growth mechanism can also become much easier in microgravity by the suppression of convection. Therefore, we utilize this advantage of microgravity in crystal growth. We selected In0.3Ga0.7As as a target material because In0.3Ga0.7As is promising as a substrate of laser diodes for 1.3 mm wavelength but large homogeneous single crystals have never been grown on the ground.
When we review past crystal growth experiments in space, very little satisfactory results have been obtained in spite of many attempts to grow homogeneous crystals. The reason may be due to insufficient considerations to the effects of residual acceleration and g-jitter on the melt behavior which could have prevented the purely diffusion-controlled mass and heat transport during crystal growth. An example is a Pb1-xSnxTe crystal growth experiment in the FMPT mission. The compositional profile was not uniform and suggested partial mixing of a melt during crystal growth. This result agreed well with the result of computer simulation on fluid flow in a melt; residual gravity on the order of 10-4 g causes convective flow whose velocity exceeds PbTe-SnTe interdiffusion rate.
We, therefore, proposed the graded solute concentration method as a new crystal growth method in which solute concentration decrease at the growth interface due to residual acceleration and g-jitter is compensated by preinstalled solute concentration gradient in a feed. The method has been developed by introducing a technique of partial melting method for further improving compositional homogeneity of grown crystals. We have succeeded in growing homogeneous InxGa1-xAs crystals (with x = 0.2 - 0.33 and fluctuation less than 竺0.02) having single crystal region of about 20 mm in length and we named the newly invented method ﾅﾕhe traveling liquidus-zone method・after the principle of the growth method.
In 2000 fiscal year, we developed the traveling liquidus-zone method experimentally and theoretically for obtaining larger size crystals and for elucidating mechanism of the homogeneous crystal growth and we applied to the 1st International Announcement of Opportunity for microgravity experiments aboard the International Space Station. In this booklet, we report results of our activities in the last year.


The topic of waste plastics on the biological and marine environment of birds, fish, etc. has always been the focus of global media debate. Many environmental organizations are fiercely resisting plastics, calling for the replacement of plastic packaging with paper or other packaging. .
Mr. Thomas De Quincy, CEO of Coca-Cola, defended the use of plastic bottle packaging: “Plastics are not without advantages. Modern food and beverage containers help reduce food spoilage and waste, and they limit the spread of disease. Can help save lives."
The birth of plastics is less than a hundred years old and has penetrated into all aspects of our lives, bringing us great convenience. It is widely used in various fields such as agriculture, industry, construction, packaging, defense and cutting-edge industries, and people's daily life. Especially in our daily life, plastics are used more widely, such as plastic sandals, slippers, raincoats, handbags, children's toys, toothbrushes, soap boxes, thermos and so on. At present, it has also been widely used in various household appliances such as televisions, tape recorders, electric fans, washing machines, refrigerators, and the like.
The danger of discarded plastics to birds, fish and the sea is a human problem, not a problem with the plastic itself. Waste plastics are not useless waste in nature, but resources that are placed in the wrong place at the wrong time are mismatched treasures. From a time perspective, today's waste plastics may become tomorrow's resources; from a spatial perspective, most waste Plastics have the chemical and physical properties required for industrial raw materials, and an environmental waste can often be another raw material.
What we need to do more is to deal with waste plastic better, instead of discarding it or resolutely resisting it!
How to deal with waste plastics, under the premise of safety and environmental protection, through the advanced environmental protection technology and equipment to turn it into a treasure, is an effective way to deal with waste plastics.
In recent years, the scale of environmental protection equipment manufacturing has expanded rapidly, the development model has been continuously innovated, the service field has been continuously expanded, and the technical level has been greatly improved. Shangqiu Dayi Technology Co., Ltd., a leading company in the pyrolysis industry, independently develops environmentally-friendly continuous waste plastic pyrolysis technology equipment to realize the recycling and harmless treatment of waste plastics, and produce energy products such as fuel oil, natural gas and solid fuel. The equipment has won the National Science and Technology Progress Award for its excellent safety, environmental protection, energy-saving and high-performance performance, and long-term continuous and stable operation. The equipment is exported to Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Estonia, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Iraq, Taiwan and other worlds. Multiple countries and regions.
Nowadays, what we need to do more is to focus on science and technology, rather than demonizing this new material, which is less than a hundred years old. We should strive to publicize the resource attributes of waste plastics, rely on advanced environmental protection technology equipment to recycle and use waste plastics, turn waste plastic into products or convert them into secondary materials for reuse, and vigorously promote the development of green recycling and low carbon!


ScienceDaily (2009-01-07) — Magicians have long created the illusion of levitating objects in the air. Now researchers have actually levitated an object, suspending it without the need for external support. Working at the molecular level, the researchers relied on the tendency of certain combinations of molecules to repel each other at close contact, effectively suspending one surface above another by a microscopic distance. Researchers have measured, for the first time, a repulsive quantum mechanical force that could be harnessed and tailored for a wide range of new nanotechnology applications.
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In today’s world, we all have an ever-increasing responsibility to take care of the environment. The dock systems we manufacture and sell are purpose-built to be an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood dock systems, which can release harmful substances into their natural surroundings.
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We all know water is life. Our body is also consisting of 70% water in it. All the life on earth is alive because of water. Water, the element necessary for the existence of life on Earth, was not discovered by scientists. However, modern-day research is focused on using this component to determine whether or not there is life on distant worlds.
Researchers make incremental progress toward their goal of learning more about water with each passing day.
It is common knowledge that we would perish in the absence of water. However, did you know that a man can go without water for fewer than seven days before dying? This is only one of the numerous well-known facts that can be found regarding water.
There are various interesting facts about water. The purpose of this article is to make you aware of the significance of water by providing you with some water facts appropriate for children, as well as answering the question, "Where does water originate from?" You will gain a deeper understanding of water and its significance with the assistance of the material presented here.
There aren't many many characteristics that are shared by all forms of life on Earth, but one of them is the requirement for water. It is present in all living organisms, regardless of their habitat, be it the deepest part of the ocean or the driest part of the desert. On Earth, life couldn't exist without water.
The oceans encompass 71 percent of the surface of our globe and contain an astounding 96.5 percent of the water that exists on Earth. And at any given time, approximately 0.001 percent of it is suspended in the air above us in the atmosphere. If all of that water dropped to the ground as rain at once, the entire world would receive approximately 25 millimetres of precipitation.
Only 3.5 percent of the water on Earth may be considered fresh, which means that it contains only trace amounts of salt. Lakes, rivers, and streams make up the majority of the freshwater on Earth; however, glaciers and groundwater are also important sources. It is estimated that glaciers and ice sheets hold more than 68 percent of the world's freshwater supply. In addition, the groundwater accounts for another 30 percent.
Approximately one cup of salt can be found in the water of one gallon of typical ocean. But it does differ. For example, the Atlantic Ocean contains a higher concentration of salt than the Pacific Ocean. There is a little lake in Antarctica known as Don Juan Pond that contains some of the saltiest water on the planet.
One single drop of ocean water can be home to a plethora of different organisms and processes. It is highly possible that it will include millions (yes, millions!) of different types of bacteria and viruses. In addition to this, it might also contain fish eggs, young crabs, plankton, or even worm larvae.
There was water present in the rocky stuff that eventually created Earth. On the other hand, this most likely does not account for all of the water that exists today. Ice and water make up the majority of comets. It's probable that comets brought Earth frequent shipments of water when they passed by. Although it would take a large number of comets to completely fill the ocean, it is possible that comets played a significant role in the process.
Atoms tend to move closer to one another during the formation of solids, which results in the formation of something denser. Because of this, the majority of solids sink when placed in water. However, frozen water, sometimes known as ice, has a lower density than liquid water. This occurs quite rarely. When water freezes, the molecules of water arrange themselves into rings. Because of all the empty space, ice has a lower density. Because of this, it can float. This is wonderful because, when ice floats on top of a body of water, it allows the water underneath it to continue to be liquid. If the ice melted, the oceans as we know them may become completely frozen!
A newborn contains approximately 78 percent water by weight. The average adult is between 55 and 60 percent water. Water plays a role in virtually every physiological process that occurs in our bodies. It is an essential component of the blood that is responsible for carrying nutrients to each and every one of our cells. For the purpose of getting rid of wastes, we put it to use. It assists in maintaining a temperature that is normal for our bodies. Our brain and spinal cord are protected from the effects of shock by its presence. We are tremendously dependent on water.
Water possesses an intriguing quality all on its own. It has a "sticky" quality to it. It has a strong desire to adhere to itself as well as other objects. Because of this, water droplets tend to be spherical. Not all liquids do that. This "stickiness" aids in the movement of water from the roots of plants to the uppermost leaves of those plants. Water molecules climb the plant's xylem, which is made up of very thin straws, by clinging to both each other and the xylem's walls as they go.
The three forms of water that can exist in our world are ice, which is solid, water, which is liquid, and water vapour, which is gas. That is pretty uncommon, to say the least. Although any substance can exist in one of these three states, the majority of substances only do so when subjected to temperatures that are extremely high or low.
Students when they study science and geography subjects they learn about various topic related to water and other component of environment. Online tuition classes also help students in developing their understanding. Science Online Tuition classes helps students to complete assignments related to water and geology and geography.


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It seems like everyone’s heard of DNA. Cartoons of double helix, the ‘recipe for life’, the place where our genetic code is written down, are a cliché image of science. Over the last two-and-a-half years, we’ve all become familiar with a new acronym; the world has heard a lot about RNA (ribonucleic acid) as both the carrier of genetic information in the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the life-saving ingredient of several vaccines against it. This is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse roles of RNA in biology. In fact, every year on 1st August, people like me celebrate this wonderful molecule (#RNAday !!) – why did we pick that date? And what is it about RNA that provokes such interest?
To appreciate the importance of RNA, there are two things you really need to know about it: the first is that, like DNA, it can carry genetic information; the second is that, like proteins, it can form 3D shapes that give rise to other functions, from speeding up chemical reactions (catalysis) to interacting with other biomolecules to form molecular machines. These overlapping functions, along with other evidence, have led scientists to propose RNA as a key player in the initial organisation of messy chemistry into early life, a hypothesis known as RNA World. The hypothesis is that RNA can catalyse its own replication to propagate genetic information, a process that is subject to selective pressures, with more stable or faster replicating molecules out-competing others. This may have been one of the first steps in organising chemical compounds into “biological” molecules and ultimately to what we recognise as living entities.
In modern cells, genetic information is contained and propagated in DNA and most catalysis is performed by proteins. RNA is the link between these molecules: DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is translated into proteins – a process known in molecular biology as the Central Dogma. Translation (otherwise known as protein synthesis) itself involves three types of RNA.
- Messenger RNA is a copy of the DNA recipe for a protein, like photocopying just the page you need from a recipe book rather than taking the entire book home from the library to your kitchen.
- The molecular machine that reads the messenger RNA and assembles the protein is called a ribosome. This is the ‘kitchen’ where new proteins are produced. It is composed of ribosomal RNA and proteins – but it is the RNA in the ribosome that catalyses the formation of new chemical bonds to build a protein.
- Transfer RNA is the link between messenger RNA and proteins – like the chef, it delivers the building blocks of proteins (amino acids) to the ribosome and aligns them in the correct sequence on the messenger RNA.
In addition to the recipe for the protein, messenger RNA encodes other instructions: a sequence directing the ribosome to bind in a specific place, sequences that specify the start and the end of the protein coding region and sequences that affect modification of the messenger RNA molecule itself. The start signal is composed of three of the building blocks of RNA (nucleotides), adenine, uracil and guanine, which are commonly referred to by their initials, A, U and G. Put together in this order, these three nucleotides form a ‘codon’ that instructs the ribosome to start building the protein using the amino acid methionine. Thus, AUG represents the instruction ‘start translation’ and so 1st AUGust has become associated with celebrating RNA’s most well-known roles in protein synthesis.
This century further roles of RNA have been identified and many have been exploited for use in medicine and biotechnology. Besides being used for RNA vaccines for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps the most famous of these is CRISPR, for which the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was awarded.
Viruses infect cells by injecting them with their DNA or RNA, and forcing the cell to produce protein to make more viruses for release. In an example of the ongoing evolutionary arms race, bacteria have developed an RNA-based immune system that directs ‘molecular scissors’ to cut out their own DNA introduced during viral infection, preventing the virus from further replicating. Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier developed these RNA guides and molecular scissors to be able to edit DNA in other types of cells. Because the editing technology is highly selective in terms of the sequences of DNA and RNA involved, editing is precise, and the risk of off-target modifications is very low. The potential for safely editing genes in a huge variety of situations, from improving crop production, generating plastic-eating microorganisms, or use in medicine to repair genes associated with disease is therefore huge. My research specifically focuses on tuberculosis (TB), which before covid-19 was the leading cause of death from infectious disease. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis , which employs some unusual modifications to the process of translation and also possesses an internal RNA self-destruct button. I’m hopeful that my research into understanding these processes will lead to new targets for TB therapeutics.
While more people have heard of DNA than RNA, you’ve got to admit that RNA is much more interesting. Sure, DNA is the code for life, but RNA is likely how that code evolved as well as being the de-coder, the machinery that makes it work and the factory worker running the machines all at once. That’s why this 1st August I’ll be celebrating RNA, so feel free to join in (science-themed baking or other crafts are particularly encouraged)!
Dr Beth Sawyer is a Lecturer in Biochemistry in the School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, where her research focuses on understanding fundamental biochemical processes in the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium has an unusual lifecycle and can remain dormant in granulomas in the lungs for decades, before causing symptomatic disease. To better understand the processes of bacterial hibernation and reactivation, increased appreciation of the subtle differences in fundamental life processes between M. tuberculosis and other ‘model’ bacteria is vital.


As you may have heard, charcoal is coming on the rise in many beauty and health trends. Whether you are smearing it, brushing it, or eating it, activated charcoal is everywhere to be seen. It is known to absorb bad toxins and seems to clear up acne-prone skin. So there is no debate about why it is such a popular trend. But as we use it all over our body, the real question has been: Is Activated Charcoal Toothpaste healthy to use on our teeth?
What Is Activated Charcoal?
Don’t be deceived into thinking people are taking charcoal off the grill for their beauty habits. Activated Charcoal undergoes a unique process for it to be deemed safe to use in face-masks, vitamins, and toothpaste. You can use many different materials to get activated charcoal. Such materials can be coconut shells, bone char, olive pits, coal, and sawdust. These materials are then milled into a fine black powder. To get the powder to activate, they would process it with high heat.
Activated charcoal develops more internal spaces/ pores. These pores are able to trap toxins and chemicals, which is where the health benefit comes from. Once it is activated, Charcoal is known to have a negative charge, which attracts toxins and gases with a positive charge. It’s able to be carried out of the body through excretions because it cannot be absorbed by the body.
Is it good for you?
In theory, Charcoal is very beneficial for toxin removal. However, there hasn’t been much research towards its whitening abilities. Although there have been many videos and reviews about the black paste, scientific research still hasn’t come out. If you still want to try out activated charcoal toothpaste, make sure the abrasiveness of the toothpaste isn’t high. Brushing with very abrasive toothpaste can wear down your enamel. Since we can’t regrow or replenish the enamel, wearing it down can be detrimental to our oral health. The RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity) suggests that your whitening toothpaste is below 200.
We will go to great lengths to get that perfect smile. If you decided to be a part of this trend, try smearing the toothpaste onto your teeth. This way you won’t endanger your enamel and will still see the results! Another suggestion to take into consideration is to always consult with your dental professional when using new products. Everyone’s teeth are different, so make sure you are benefitting your own oral health. For best results that are safe and practiced, get your teeth whitened professionally by a dentist.
If you are unsure about using Charcoal toothpaste, check out Reno Dental Associates other options for teeth whitening. We use safe whitening procedures and tools that give you the best possible results for whiter, healthier teeth. You can also contact us with any questions regarding your teeth whitening curiosities.


While browsing the grocery store or scrolling online, you may have seen water or foods labeled as “alkaline.” These products often claim you need alkaline water and foods for peak performance. More recently, these products and their supporters have also claimed that alkaline water and foods fight cancer. The “alkaline diet” has grown in popularity in online conversations about cancer and nutrition. Is the alkaline diet really effective at fighting cancer? Do you really need alkaline water to stay healthy? Let’s explore.
What is the alkaline diet?
The alkaline diet is sometimes also called the acid-alkaline diet, alkaline acid diet, or acid ash diet. Supporters of the alkaline diet claim that when the body’s environment becomes “acidic,” the risk for cancer increases. This claim came from a finding that cancer cells in laboratory animals and cell studies live in an acidic (low pH) environment. This led to the assumption that eating foods that are alkaline (high pH) will stop cancer growth by creating a high pH environment in the body. Supporters call this “alkalizing the body.” The theory that what you eat can alter the acidity or alkalinity (the pH level) of your blood is the basis of the alkaline diet. However, this is an unproven claim in humans. The findings only apply to cells in lab experiments.
The Acid Alkaline Association (AAA)’s version of this diet recommends eating 80% alkaline foods (most vegetables and fruits) and 20% acid-producing foods (meats, poultry, dairy, eggs, coffee, whole grains, beans, sugar, and alcohol). Foods are categorized based on their effect on the body, especially the potential renal acidity load (PRAL). Certain fruits, vegetables, and seeds are emphasized. Processed foods are largely avoided. In addition to classifying foods by their pH, the AAA promotes 10 levels of the alkaline diet with more restrictions as the levels progress, including avoiding certain food combinations.
Does the alkaline diet actually change pH levels in the body?
You cannot change the pH of your blood by changing the foods that you eat or the combinations of the foods that you eat. The primary claim of the alkaline diet is not true.
Scientific evidence tells us that the human body has a powerful system to keep the blood pH levels in a tight range, pH 7.35 to 7.45, which is a neutral pH. The kidneys and respiratory system work around the clock to maintain a safe pH level in the blood. If the pH of blood changes quickly, it is life threatening. Your food choices have little to no effect on the pH of your blood. Some alkaline diet plans recommend checking your urine pH often. Urine pH has no relationship to your blood pH or cancer risk.
Some acids in the body actually work to benefit us in many ways. How? Many areas of our body must be acidic to work correctly, like the acidic levels in our stomach for proper digestion.
Is the alkaline diet safe for all cancer patients?
Some patients find the strict rules of the alkaline diet, such as only eating specific foods together, to be stressful. As a patient progresses through the advanced levels of the alkaline diet, consuming adequate calories may become difficult because of increasing restrictions. One version of the alkaline diet recommends 64 ounces of water daily which may not be appropriate for all cancer patients. The restrictive nature of the alkaline diet can also put patients at risk for nutrient deficiencies from not consuming enough dietary protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, iron, and calcium by limiting beef, poultry, eggs and dairy foods.
Does the alkaline diet offer any benefits?
The alkaline diet’s emphasis on increasing fruits and vegetables and avoiding processed foods, sugar, and alcohol is a good thing. Studies of plant-based diets show that meals full of plants, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and less animal protein reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
The basic recommendations of the alkaline diet—eating a plant-based menu and eating multiple meals throughout the day—do offer benefits. Eating multiple times throughout the day may also help people feel less hungry and more energized since they have a regular source of fuel.
What’s the bottom line?
Your overall pattern of eating is more important than a single food in managing cancer or risk of cancer. There are no large, well-designed clinical trials that prove an acidic (lower) pH blood level in humans increases cancer risk. Cancer cells create an acidic environment. The acidic environment does not create the cancer. There is also no scientific evidence that proves the claim that maintaining an alkaline pH in the blood reduces cancer cell growth, cures cancer, or prevents cancer recurrence.
Some acids in the body actually benefit us by adding in digestion, for example. Acids are vital for health and immunity like the amino acids that are the building blocks of dietary protein and healthy fatty acids for your heart. Enjoying a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, provides many health benefits. Focus less on the alkalinity and acidity of foods, and focus more on colorful, plant-based meals.
Remember, the alkaline diet is NOT a substitute for cancer treatments such as a chemotherapy, radiation or surgery.
Always talk to your healthcare team before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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What is NoneX?
NoneX technology is based on a non-detonating chemical compound. The chemical is enclosed in a cartridge that reacts very quickly when triggered, producing an elevated volume of non-noxious gas, primarily composed of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
When the NoneX cartridge is hermetically closed in a hole, the gas creates pressure on the sides of the hole and produces a breakage of the rock or cement. Such breakage is often called breakaway.
The NoneX cartridge uses a patented technology that increases the transfer of energy to the inside of the rock or cement to enhance the effectiveness of the breakage.
Nonex cartridges are classified as 1.4s and are safe to transport by air or road, greatly reducing transport cost and issues.
Waterproof NoneX Cartridges. The NoneX cartridges are waterproof and can be used in humid holes or in situations such as working in dams, giving effective breakage while minimising time and cost factors. The Nonex cartridge range is an integated cartridge and does not require auxilliry cartridges to increase it capabilities.


Perfect even cooling mats, to help baby stay comfortable in hot weather!
Cooling Gel Mats come in three styles to fit stroller, crib or pram! Waterproof and no need for refrigeration, these fabulous cooling gel mats have an easy to clean antibacterial, mold-proof, durable, cotton polyester surface. Bebe Folie cools for 3-4 hours and is light weight, portable and great for travel.
Bebe Folie Gel Mats are made of macro-molecules that prevent leakage outside the mat. This 5th generation of high-tech Cooling Gel is made from 80% water, which allows a better dissipation of heat. The Gel polymer absorbs heat from the baby’s body into the cooling gel and exchanges the heat into the air through high-efficient conductivity of the gel.


SATIN FINISH FOUNDATION
Pro Tip: Shake & pump a small amount into your palm. Start by warming in your hands and with your fingers or sponge, apply in the center of your face and blend outwards. Adjust the coverage you need by adding another pump as you go, a little goes a long way.
Benefits: Water based, Oil-Free, Sunscreen
Ingredients: Water, cyclomethicone, titanium dioxide, butylenes glycol, trimethylsiloxysilcate, vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, disteardimonium hectorite, cyclopentasiloxane, propylene carbonate, silica, sodium chloride, sorbitan sesquioleate, polymethylmethacrylate, magnesium stearate, lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, sodium hyaluronate, methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolindiyl urea, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, fragrance, iron oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499)
Weight: 40mL/1.41fl oz
MADE IN PRC


Total Particle Analysis
The Total Particle Analysis involves microscopic examination of particles collected from the air or surfaces, excluding mold.
These particles include fiberglass and cellulose fibers from insulation, silicates, soot, dust mites, insect parts, pet dander, pollen, and wood dust. They may trigger allergic reactions or cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritation. Sometimes, skin and respiratory issues are not solely due to mold; other particles like dander, gypsum, talc, mineral salts, and soot can lead to excessive dust accumulation in homes.
Proper and consistent cleaning is essential to manage these dust types, as they significantly impact our daily lives.
Silicate dusts, cement dust, gypsum powder, and other particles also pose risks to respiratory health. Renovation projects within homes can elevate nuisance dust levels, and even wood dust can cause skin irritation and rashes. Remember, maintaining a dust-free environment contributes to our overall well-being.
Understanding Allergy-Causing Nuisance Dusts.
Not all allergy like symptoms stem from mold growth. Our health can be impacted by various materials and biological matter in our environment, affecting both our breathing and skin daily. Homeworks Environmental specializes in collecting air and surface samples to evaluate for several of these nuisance dusts.


Properties and benefits of pure cacao (not cocoa powder)
COCOA : A FOOD CONSIDERED SACRED BY THE ANCIENT MESOAMERICAN PEOPLES FOR ITS MANY BENEFITS ON MIND AND BODY
In questo post evidenzierò le principali azioni del cacao nel nostro corpo. Parliamo però di cacao puro, senza zuccheri aggiunti, ovvero di fave di cacao (in nibs o macinate - come il nostro ceremonial cacao).
SOURCE OF PRECIOUS ANTIOXIDANTS, PERFORMS ANTI-AGING ACTION IN A NATURAL WAY
Scientific studies carried out by the University of Seoul in South Korea show that COCOA beans contain antioxidants: 30 times more than green tea and red wine, confirming it among the foods with the most antioxidant power. (Source: American Chemical Society http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf0344385 ). Other studies are showing (yet to be confirmed) that epicatechins are able to increase liposis and therefore burn fat, placing it among the anti-obesity foods. Cocoa contains antioxidants known as flavonoids, among which kaempferol quercetin and isoramnetine.
IT WOULD HELP CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY
Cocoa would help memory and concentration: the phosphorus contained in cocoa is believed to be useful in intellectual fatigue, as well as caffeine and theobromine which stimulate brain activity.
FONTE NATURALE DI MINERALI, VITAMINE, PROTEINE E FIBRE
Contains significant amounts of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, manganese and iron. Magnesium helps calcium fix itself in the bones; the zinc it is the most present mineral, after iron, in all tissues and, associated with the B vitamins of which cocoa is rich, intervenes in the digestive processes, stimulates the immune system.
Potassium contributes to the vital functions of our body. Useful in regulating muscle contractility, reducing water retention and coordinating nerve transmission. Recent studies have also shown how important potassium can be in prevent and reduce blood pressure.
The content of magnesium lo rende benefico in caso di crampi e ipertensione muscolare. È anche indicato nel periodo pre-mestruale per ridurre i dolori al ventre. Indicato anche in caso di affaticamento intellettuale, o dopo una giornata stressante. Cocoa is recommended for those suffering from anemia and vegans, due to its iron and vegetable protein content. Allied food for those who practice sports, but also for those who need a boost during work healthy energy, without increasing blood sugar. It also contains B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, B6) E, J, K, and large amounts of fiber.
HELPS TO FIGHT STRESS AND IMPROVE MOOD TONE
It is a precursor of fundamental neurotransmitters such as: serotonin, endorphin, anandamide and phenylethylamine.
Serotonin is the hormone of good mood, which is why cacao improves mood and promotes positive thoughts. When we eat cocoa our body feels like falling in love and this gives us a positive spirit.
Contains "tryptophan" essential amino acid that humans do not produce. In addition it is necessary to introduce it with the power supply. The role of tryptophan is to synthesize serotonin.
RECOMMENDED DAILY DOSES and CONTRAINDICATIONS
Dovuto al contenuto di teobromina, sostanza eccitante del cacao simile alla caffeina, è meglio scegliere di consumarlo durante il giorno (15 grammi) e non durante i pasti notturni. Sebbene non tutti abbiamo le stesse necessità o risposte fisiologiche a ciò che mangiamo, questo consiglio può essere utile per chi soffre di insonnia. Consulta sempre il/la tuo/a nutrizionista.
Pregnant women e persone affette da gravi patologie cardiache, dovrebbero consultare il/la proprio medico/a.
* It is always advisable to have a varied diet, drink plenty of water and play sports. In no case should VAICACAO be a substitute for a varied diet or taken as a substitute for medicines.