Archive for 'Science'
Buying A Telescope - What You Need To Know
July 23rd, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
Giving a telescope as a gift - whether to a child or to yourself - is a chance to open up new vistas of curiosity and new horizons of exploration. Finding telescopes for sale can sometimes be tricky, particularly if you’re just getting into the hobby.
There are three basic families of telescope optics in consumer […]
From Sundials to Atomic Clocks: The Measurement of Time
July 23rd, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
The passage of time is an abstract concept that we all take for granted. We all eat, sleep and go to work at roughly the same time each day. Few of us give little thought about it but it is an integral part of all our lives. That’s why humans have, for thousands of years, […]
The Many Uses For Calcium Chloride
July 22nd, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
There are many uses for calcium chloride. It can be used in the industry, food, and can also be used in medicine. It is as basic salt. There are very common uses for CaCl2. It is used in the brine for refrigeration plants it is also used for ice and dust control for the roads […]
Challenging The Moon Hoax Conspiracy Theory - Part Three
July 21st, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
This final look into the conspiracy theory that men never landed on the moon will examine more misguided and incorrect statements made by moon hoax theorists. This will complete my attempt to end some of the misinformation that has been spread over the last few years.
We kick off this article by examining a claim that […]
Adhesive Tape In Engineering
July 20th, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
Engineering isn’t all about nuts and bolts; it is becoming increasingly popular for engineers to use adhesives in constructing anything from car parts to aeroplanes. Developments in the adhesives industry means that products such as adhesive tape have become more reliable than traditional construction methods at holding materials together. We take a look at some […]
The Wonderful Properties Of Organosilane
July 18th, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
An organosilane is a compound which is a derivative of a silane. As the name indicates, it is part organic, but must also contacin at least one carbon to silicon bond. An organosilane is generally classed as an organosilicon compound.
The studiy of organosilicon chemistry revolves around the various sciences that explore the properties and […]
Rewarding Careers in Human Biology
July 17th, 2009. Published under Science. No Comments.
Human Biology is a science degree involving or combining two or more disciplines and professions. It is the study of the human beings beginning from the individual and cellular stage to the population stage.
This field of study looks at man all through the cycle of life spanning from prenatal and infancy progress; childhood and […]