Category: science

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Steel and safety

Since our company is expanding into new areas, I am always interested to hear about the latest news from other areas of the world about our companies successes. I was glad to hear about one of our new offices that is being built right now. They have some of the newest technologies going into the building that will house our new department. One item of interest is the nullifire coating that the steel in our building will receive. I like to keep up with construction technology and this was something new.

It seems that steel needs to have a fire rating. By applying coatings to the steel, we can achieve this goal. It is important to maintain the safety of our personnel by ensuring our buildings are up to the latest safety codes and this is a good way to do it. As it turns out, this is not the only step we have taken.

Another safety feature we have employed is the use of a fire spray that is sprayed onto the steel. This helps the steel keep its integrity during a fire and allows a longer period for emergency actions to be taken. I am glad that our company has continued to maintain its concern for the safety of our personnel. This is but one reason I like working here so much!

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The more things change…

Once again, Mother Nature has proven that she is mighty. This time the players involved are birds that migrate south for the winter and modern day planes. Studies have shown that by mimicking the flight of birds, the airlines could save thousands of gallons of fuel by flying in the formation of a V such as birds do when flying long distances. The simple laws of physics show that reduced air drag could make the flights to far-off places easier.

I am certainly impressed by Mother Nature and her infinite knowledge. It always seems that her time- tested ways are best. I would be glad to know I was flying in formation and doing my part to save energy and the environment. I hope the airlines will take this cue!

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Improve yourself

Over the many years that mankind has been on this earth, people have been looking for ways to increase the years they live. They also want to find ways to live a healthier, happier life. I have always believed that nature would find the answer to this question and now I have been proved right. One great way to live better is to use supplements. These supplements can provide the things we humans seek.

It has long been known that your diet can affect your health. People with diets high in fat and calories are known to be at risk of many things that are negative to human health. The good news is that there is now a way to nullify some of the effects of these habits. By taking advantage of Resveratrol Supplements, better health and a longer life is just around the corner.

I found a great website called reservatrol.com that explains the whole thing. They also have lots of information and Reservatrol Reviews for you to browse in order to find out more. Once you have become familiar with the positive aspects of this particular supplement, I am sure that you will endorse it as I do. I am looking forward to hearing from all those who find it to be beneficial and will be waiting to hear your testimonials.

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Back in Business

I am sure that we are all glad to hear that the Hadron Collider is up and running again. The giant machine was built on the Swiss-French border and will be used to smash atoms for scientific research. The machine had a major setback last year and needed repairs that took almost a year to complete. The machine is now ready to be restarted.

Scientist hope to learn how atoms react when they collide with other particles. They also hope to discover evidence of the Higgs boson that is still a theory. No matter what happens, I am sure that the field of science will grow as well as our knowledge of the universe.

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Floating on air

It seems that NASA is at it again. This time they have hit the news with a new story about levitating mice. They have been working on a device that uses a superconducting magnet that can levitate the water that is in every living animal. While in the device, the mice floated around at the will of gravity.

They said the research was in connection with the study of gravity and humans. Long space voyages will take advantage of the results of this study. I hope the money they have invested in this will pay off!

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Stupid groundhog!!!

Well according to that stupid groundhog, there’s going to be six more weeks of winter.  That’s about the dumbest thing I ever heard of, a groundhog seeing his shadow determining if it will be an early spring or not.  The critter has to be pulled out of his hole anyway so what makes them think pulling a groundhog out of his den while he’s sleeping to see if he will cast a shadow or not is a way to tell the weather?

If I was that groundhog, I’d bite them so they would leave me alone so I could go back to sleep.  I can be grumpy if I don’t get enough sleep and if they have to make him come out of his den, then he needs more sleep.  I could see if he comes out on his own early that would be a sign of an early spring or if he comes out late then winter is still around.  But then we wouldn’t know until we already knew.  The way I see it is if it’s still cold, then it’s still winter but if it gets warm then spring is coming early.  What do you think?

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Ponder this

Scientist have told everyone that global warming is happening and yet there are some that don’t believe it.  If you check back through history, sure there are warming periods and there are colder periods.  Perhaps this is just a warming period, but what if it isn’t?  What if we’re causing it just like scientist are telling us we are doing?

I don’t think this is just a warming period or warming cycle if you rather because of several reasons.  First of all, there are so many people on earth now that are using cars, motorcycles, RV’s, boats, lawn mowers and all sorts of other things that use fossil fuels.  They used natural things in a warming cycle before like their feet or a horse to get around, canoe’s with paddles, or goats and sheep to mow the grass.  None of those threw harmful gasses into the atmosphere like the ones of today do.

Then there’s all of the rain forests and natural habitats that are being destroyed all in the name of progress.  Progress of what?  Killing trees and habitats so we can have more apartments, condo’s and houses.  There are enough empty housing around that I bet everyone could have a place to live without building a new housing unit at all most anywhere.

As far as all the empty buildings that used to be department stores or factories, why tear them down only to build something else there?  Why not take these buildings and breathe new life back into them with homeless shelters, studio apartments that young adults trying to get out on their own for the first time could afford or elderly people could afford?  We are such a wasteful people that it drives me crazy sometimes.